prompt-engineer
Transforms user prompts into optimized prompts using frameworks (RTF, RISEN, Chain of Thought, RODES, Chain of Density, RACE, RISE, STAR, SOAP, CLEAR, GROW)
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill prompt-engineer --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
## Purpose This skill transforms raw, unstructured user prompts into highly optimized prompts using established prompting frameworks. It analyzes user intent, identifies task complexity, and intelligently selects the most appropriate framework(s) to maximize Claude/ChatGPT output quality. The skill operates in "magic mode" - it works silently behind the scenes, only interacting with users when clarification is critically needed. Users receive polished, ready-to-use prompts without technical explanations or framework jargon. This is a **universal skill** that works in any terminal context, not limited to Obsidian vaults or specific project structures. ## When to Use Invoke this skill when: - User provides a vague or generic prompt (e.g., "help me code Python") - User has a complex idea but struggles to articulate it clearly - User's prompt lacks structure, context, or specific requirements - Task requires step-by-step reasoning (debugging, analysis, design) - User needs a prompt for a specific AI task but doesn't know prompting frameworks - User wants to improve an existing prompt's effectiveness - User asks variations of "how do I ask AI to..." or "create a prompt for..." ## Workfl
- Purpose
- When to Use
- Workflow
- Step 1: Analyze Intent
- Step 2: Ask Clarifying Questions (Conditional)
- Step 3: Select Framework(s)
- Notes
- Limitations
What does the prompt-engineer skill do?
Transforms user prompts into optimized prompts using frameworks (RTF, RISEN, Chain of Thought, RODES, Chain of Density, RACE, RISE, STAR, SOAP, CLEAR, GROW)
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill prompt-engineer --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.