What are the Seven Levels of Agentic Prompts?

It is a framework that categorizes AI prompts from Level 1 (simple one-off tasks) to Level 7 (self-improving systems), helping developers scale agent complexity appropriately.

How do I know which prompt level to use?

Use the built-in Quick Decision Guide: Level 1 for simple tasks, Level 3 for conditionals/loops, and Level 4 for multi-agent delegation.

What is the 80/20 rule for prompts?

The framework suggests that Levels 3 (Control Flow) and 4 (Delegation) cover 80% of practical use cases, advising users not to over-engineer unless necessary.

Does this skill help create prompts?

While this skill is a reference guide, it provides directions to related commands like /create-prompt and /upgrade-prompt for active development.

List Prompt Levels

Name: List Prompt Levels
Author: melodic-software

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학습 및 문서화

Displays a comprehensive framework of the seven levels of agentic prompts to guide prompt engineering and complexity decisions.

The List Prompt Levels skill provides a standardized quick-reference framework for Claude Code users to categorize and design agentic prompts. By outlining seven distinct levels—ranging from simple one-off tasks to self-improving knowledge systems—this skill helps developers choose the right amount of complexity for any given automation. It emphasizes the 80/20 rule, helping users avoid over-engineering by focusing on the most practical control flow and delegation patterns while providing a quick decision guide for immediate implementation.

주요 기능

01Seven-level agentic prompt classification table

02Quick decision guide for matching tasks to prompt levels

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04Framework for multi-agent delegation and sequential workflow execution

0580/20 rule guidance to prevent prompt over-engineering

06References for creating, analyzing, and upgrading prompts

사용 사례

01Standardizing prompt engineering terminology across a development team

02Optimizing existing prompts by identifying if they require control flow or delegation

03Determining the appropriate complexity level when designing a new AI agent

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins list-prompt-levels

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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