prompt-level-selection
Guide selection of appropriate prompt level for a task. Use when choosing between simple prompts and complex workflows, applying the seven levels framework, or matching task complexity to prompt investment.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill prompt-level-selection --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.
# Prompt Level Selection Skill Guide selection of the appropriate prompt level for a task using the seven levels framework. ## Purpose Match task complexity to the right prompt level. Start simple, add complexity only when needed. ## When to Use - Starting a new prompt - Upgrading existing prompt - Unsure which level fits - Teaching prompt engineering ## The Seven Levels Quick Reference | Level | Name | Use When | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | High-Level | Simple repeatable task | | 2 | Workflow | Sequential steps needed | | 3 | Control Flow | Conditionals or loops | | 4 | Delegation | Multiple agents needed | | 5 | Higher-Order | Processing other prompts | | 6 | Template Meta | Generating prompts | | 7 | Self-Improving | Knowledge accumulation | ## Decision Tree ```text Is this a simple, repeatable task? ├── Yes -> Level 1 (High-Level Prompt) └── No | Does it need sequential steps? ├── Yes -> Does it need conditionals/loops? | ├── Yes -> Does it delegate to agents? | | ├── Yes -> Level 4 (Delegation) | | └── No -> Level 3 (Control Flow) | └── No -> Level 2 (Workflow) └── No | Does it process other prompts? ├── Yes -> Level 5 (Higher-Order) └── No | Does it generate prompts? ├── Yes ->
- Purpose
- When to Use
- The Seven Levels Quick Reference
- Decision Tree
- The 80/20 Rule
- Selection Process
- Step 1: Understand the Task
- Step 2: Check Complexity Indicators
- Step 3: Start Low, Upgrade If Needed
- Level Selection Examples
- Example 1: "Start the dev server"
- Example 2: "Create an implementation plan"
- Example 3: "Generate N images with validation"
- Example 4: "Research topic with 5 parallel agents"
What does the prompt-level-selection skill do?
Guide selection of appropriate prompt level for a task. Use when choosing between simple prompts and complex workflows, applying the seven levels framework, or matching task complexity to prompt investment.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill prompt-level-selection --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 majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 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.