@ckelsoe/prompt-architect 3.0.2 → 3.2.0

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/hybrid_template.txt

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-=== HYBRID / COMBINED FRAMEWORK TEMPLATE ===
-
-Use this when a single framework doesn't fully cover your needs.
-Include only the sections that add value — remove the rest.
-
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-COMMON COMBINATION PATTERNS
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-
-[REQUIREMENTS GATHERING → EXECUTION]
-Reverse Role (interview) → any CREATE framework
-Use when: requirements unclear → gather first → then apply CO-STAR/RISEN/RACE/etc.
-
-[STRESS-TEST PAIR]
-Devil's Advocate + Pre-Mortem
-Use when: high-stakes decision needs both opposing arguments AND failure analysis
-
-[TRANSFORM THEN VERIFY]
-BAB + Self-Refine
-Use when: rewrite existing content → then quality-loop the result
-
-[PRINCIPLES THEN EXECUTE]
-Step-Back + Chain of Thought
-Use when: need to establish first principles before working through a problem
-
-[RECOVER THEN IMPROVE]
-RPEF + Self-Refine
-Use when: recover a lost prompt → then improve the recovered template
-
-[GENERATE THEN ALIGN]
-CO-STAR/RISEN + CAI Critique-Revise
-Use when: create content → then verify it meets an explicit principle/standard
-
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-HYBRID TEMPLATE STRUCTURE
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-
-CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
-[From CTF / CO-STAR / CARE — situation, background, why this task exists]
-
-ROLE:
-[From RTF / RISEN / RACE / CRISPE — expertise or perspective needed]
-
-OBJECTIVE:
-[From CO-STAR / RISEN — specific goal to achieve]
-
-INPUT (if applicable):
-[From RISE-IE — what's being provided, format, characteristics]
-
-INSTRUCTIONS / STEPS:
-[From RISEN / RISE — guiding principles, methodology, step sequence]
-
-CONSTRAINTS / RULES:
-[From CARE / TIDD-EC / RISEN — what must/must not happen, boundaries]
-
-DO:
-[From TIDD-EC — explicit positive guidance]
-
-DON'T:
-[From TIDD-EC — explicit negative guidance]
-
-AUDIENCE (if relevant):
-[From CO-STAR — who this is for, characteristics]
-
-TONE & STYLE (if relevant):
-[From CO-STAR / CRISPE — voice and communication style]
-
-EXAMPLES (if relevant):
-[From RISE-IX / CARE — reference samples]
-
-KEY RESULTS (if relevant):
-[From BROKE — measurable business outcomes]
-
-END GOAL / EXPECTATION:
-[From RISEN / RACE / BROKE — success criteria, final outcome, output format]
-
-FORMAT:
-[From RTF / CTF / APE — exactly how output should be structured]
-
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-CRITIQUE / VERIFICATION LAYER (optional)
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-Add after generation if needed:
-
-FEEDBACK DIMENSIONS (Self-Refine):
-Review for: [dimension 1], [dimension 2], [dimension 3]
-Refine addressing all feedback.
-
-OR
-
-PRINCIPLE (CAI Critique-Revise):
-[State the standard] → Critique → Revise.
-
-OR
-
-POSITION ATTACK (Devil's Advocate):
-Argue against the above recommendation as forcefully as possible.
-
-─────────────────────────────────────────────
-NOTE: Use only sections relevant to your task.
-A hybrid with 4 focused sections beats a hybrid that uses all 15.
+=== HYBRID / COMBINED FRAMEWORK TEMPLATE ===
+
+Use this when a single framework doesn't fully cover your needs.
+Include only the sections that add value — remove the rest.
+
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+COMMON COMBINATION PATTERNS
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+[REQUIREMENTS GATHERING → EXECUTION]
+Reverse Role (interview) → any CREATE framework
+Use when: requirements unclear → gather first → then apply CO-STAR/RISEN/RACE/etc.
+
+[STRESS-TEST PAIR]
+Devil's Advocate + Pre-Mortem
+Use when: high-stakes decision needs both opposing arguments AND failure analysis
+
+[TRANSFORM THEN VERIFY]
+BAB + Self-Refine
+Use when: rewrite existing content → then quality-loop the result
+
+[PRINCIPLES THEN EXECUTE]
+Step-Back + Chain of Thought
+Use when: need to establish first principles before working through a problem
+
+[RECOVER THEN IMPROVE]
+RPEF + Self-Refine
+Use when: recover a lost prompt → then improve the recovered template
+
+[GENERATE THEN ALIGN]
+CO-STAR/RISEN + CAI Critique-Revise
+Use when: create content → then verify it meets an explicit principle/standard
+
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+HYBRID TEMPLATE STRUCTURE
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
+[From CTF / CO-STAR / CARE — situation, background, why this task exists]
+
+ROLE:
+[From RTF / RISEN / RACE / CRISPE — expertise or perspective needed]
+
+OBJECTIVE:
+[From CO-STAR / RISEN — specific goal to achieve]
+
+INPUT (if applicable):
+[From RISE-IE — what's being provided, format, characteristics]
+
+INSTRUCTIONS / STEPS:
+[From RISEN / RISE — guiding principles, methodology, step sequence]
+
+CONSTRAINTS / RULES:
+[From CARE / TIDD-EC / RISEN — what must/must not happen, boundaries]
+
+DO:
+[From TIDD-EC — explicit positive guidance]
+
+DON'T:
+[From TIDD-EC — explicit negative guidance]
+
+AUDIENCE (if relevant):
+[From CO-STAR — who this is for, characteristics]
+
+TONE & STYLE (if relevant):
+[From CO-STAR / CRISPE — voice and communication style]
+
+EXAMPLES (if relevant):
+[From RISE-IX / CARE — reference samples]
+
+KEY RESULTS (if relevant):
+[From BROKE — measurable business outcomes]
+
+END GOAL / EXPECTATION:
+[From RISEN / RACE / BROKE — success criteria, final outcome, output format]
+
+FORMAT:
+[From RTF / CTF / APE — exactly how output should be structured]
+
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+CRITIQUE / VERIFICATION LAYER (optional)
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+Add after generation if needed:
+
+FEEDBACK DIMENSIONS (Self-Refine):
+Review for: [dimension 1], [dimension 2], [dimension 3]
+Refine addressing all feedback.
+
+OR
+
+PRINCIPLE (CAI Critique-Revise):
+[State the standard] → Critique → Revise.
+
+OR
+
+POSITION ATTACK (Devil's Advocate):
+Argue against the above recommendation as forcefully as possible.
+
+─────────────────────────────────────────────
+NOTE: Use only sections relevant to your task.
+A hybrid with 4 focused sections beats a hybrid that uses all 15.

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/least-to-most_template.txt

@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
-PROBLEM:
-[The full, complex problem to solve]
-
-DECOMPOSE:
-Break this problem into ordered subproblems, from simplest prerequisite to most complex.
-Each later subproblem should build on the answer to the previous.
-
-Subproblem 1: [Simplest prerequisite — must be answered first]
-Subproblem 2: [Builds on #1]
-Subproblem 3: [Builds on #1-2]
-[Add subproblems as needed]
-Final: [The original problem, now solvable using all prior answers]
-
-SOLVE SEQUENTIALLY:
-Solve each subproblem in order. Use prior answers explicitly as context
-for each subsequent subproblem. Show each solution before moving to the next.
+PROBLEM:
+[The full, complex problem to solve]
+
+DECOMPOSE:
+Break this problem into ordered subproblems, from simplest prerequisite to most complex.
+Each later subproblem should build on the answer to the previous.
+
+Subproblem 1: [Simplest prerequisite — must be answered first]
+Subproblem 2: [Builds on #1]
+Subproblem 3: [Builds on #1-2]
+[Add subproblems as needed]
+Final: [The original problem, now solvable using all prior answers]
+
+SOLVE SEQUENTIALLY:
+Solve each subproblem in order. Use prior answers explicitly as context
+for each subsequent subproblem. Show each solution before moving to the next.

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/plan-and-solve_template.txt

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-PROBLEM:
-[Your question, calculation, or reasoning problem]
-
-Let's first understand the problem, extract relevant variables and their
-corresponding numerals, and devise a complete plan. Then, let's carry out
-the plan, calculate intermediate values, pay attention to computation,
-and solve the problem step by step.
+PROBLEM:
+[Your question, calculation, or reasoning problem]
+
+Let's first understand the problem, extract relevant variables and their
+corresponding numerals, and devise a complete plan. Then, let's carry out
+the plan, calculate intermediate values, pay attention to computation,
+and solve the problem step by step.

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/pre-mortem_template.txt

@@ -1,27 +1,27 @@
-PRE-MORTEM ANALYSIS
-
-PROJECT/DECISION:
-[Describe the project, plan, or decision being analyzed — include team size,
-timeline, resources, key goals, and any relevant constraints]
-
-FAILURE ASSUMPTION:
-It is [DATE — e.g., 12 months from now] and [project/decision] has completely
-and catastrophically failed. It did not achieve [primary goal].
-
-FAILURE NARRATIVE:
-Describe the failure in 2-3 sentences from the perspective of someone
-looking back on it.
-
-FAILURE CAUSES:
-Identify [8-12] specific reasons this failed. For each:
-- CAUSE: [What specifically went wrong — be specific, not generic]
-- DOMAIN: [Technical / People / Market / Financial / External / Timeline]
-- WARNING SIGN: [What was the earliest observable indicator this was happening?]
-
-Cover these domains: technical/product, team/organizational, market/adoption,
-financial/resource, external dependencies, timeline/scope.
-
-PRIORITY ASSESSMENT:
-1. The 3 most LIKELY failure causes given our specific situation
-2. The 3 most PREVENTABLE causes where action now would help most
-3. Any single point of failure that could kill the project alone
+PRE-MORTEM ANALYSIS
+
+PROJECT/DECISION:
+[Describe the project, plan, or decision being analyzed — include team size,
+timeline, resources, key goals, and any relevant constraints]
+
+FAILURE ASSUMPTION:
+It is [DATE — e.g., 12 months from now] and [project/decision] has completely
+and catastrophically failed. It did not achieve [primary goal].
+
+FAILURE NARRATIVE:
+Describe the failure in 2-3 sentences from the perspective of someone
+looking back on it.
+
+FAILURE CAUSES:
+Identify [8-12] specific reasons this failed. For each:
+- CAUSE: [What specifically went wrong — be specific, not generic]
+- DOMAIN: [Technical / People / Market / Financial / External / Timeline]
+- WARNING SIGN: [What was the earliest observable indicator this was happening?]
+
+Cover these domains: technical/product, team/organizational, market/adoption,
+financial/resource, external dependencies, timeline/scope.
+
+PRIORITY ASSESSMENT:
+1. The 3 most LIKELY failure causes given our specific situation
+2. The 3 most PREVENTABLE causes where action now would help most
+3. Any single point of failure that could kill the project alone

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/race_template.txt

@@ -1,19 +1,19 @@
-ROLE:
-[Define the expertise or persona needed — who should do this task and at what level]
-
-ACTION:
-[State clearly what needs to be done — the task and deliverable]
-
-CONTEXT:
-[Provide the situational background:
-- What's the current state / situation?
-- Who is the audience or recipient of the output?
-- Any relevant constraints or prior decisions?
-- What has already been done?]
-
-EXPECTATION:
-[Define what a successful output looks like:
-- Format and structure requirements
-- Quality bar or success criteria
-- What should be prioritized
-- Length or scope constraints]
+ROLE:
+[Define the expertise or persona needed — who should do this task and at what level]
+
+ACTION:
+[State clearly what needs to be done — the task and deliverable]
+
+CONTEXT:
+[Provide the situational background:
+- What's the current state / situation?
+- Who is the audience or recipient of the output?
+- Any relevant constraints or prior decisions?
+- What has already been done?]
+
+EXPECTATION:
+[Define what a successful output looks like:
+- Format and structure requirements
+- Quality bar or success criteria
+- What should be prioritized
+- Length or scope constraints]

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/rcot_template.txt

@@ -1,31 +1,31 @@
-STEP 1 — INITIAL ANSWER:
-Answer the following question using step-by-step reasoning. Show your work.
-
-QUESTION:
-[Your question with all conditions and constraints]
-
----
-
-STEP 2 — QUESTION RECONSTRUCTION:
-Looking only at your answer above (do not re-read the original question),
-reconstruct the question that would produce this answer.
-List every condition, constraint, and piece of information the question
-must have contained.
-
----
-
-STEP 3 — CROSS-CHECK:
-Now compare your reconstructed question to the actual original question.
-Identify:
-- Conditions in the ORIGINAL question MISSING from your reconstruction
-  (these are conditions you overlooked in your reasoning)
-- Conditions in your RECONSTRUCTION not in the original question
-  (assumptions you made that weren't stated)
-- Conditions present in both but interpreted differently
-
----
-
-STEP 4 — CORRECTION:
-If discrepancies were found, generate a corrected answer that addresses
-every condition in the original question.
-If no discrepancies, confirm the original answer is correct.
+STEP 1 — INITIAL ANSWER:
+Answer the following question using step-by-step reasoning. Show your work.
+
+QUESTION:
+[Your question with all conditions and constraints]
+
+---
+
+STEP 2 — QUESTION RECONSTRUCTION:
+Looking only at your answer above (do not re-read the original question),
+reconstruct the question that would produce this answer.
+List every condition, constraint, and piece of information the question
+must have contained.
+
+---
+
+STEP 3 — CROSS-CHECK:
+Now compare your reconstructed question to the actual original question.
+Identify:
+- Conditions in the ORIGINAL question MISSING from your reconstruction
+  (these are conditions you overlooked in your reasoning)
+- Conditions in your RECONSTRUCTION not in the original question
+  (assumptions you made that weren't stated)
+- Conditions present in both but interpreted differently
+
+---
+
+STEP 4 — CORRECTION:
+If discrepancies were found, generate a corrected answer that addresses
+every condition in the original question.
+If no discrepancies, confirm the original answer is correct.

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/react_template.txt

@@ -1,27 +1,27 @@
-GOAL:
-[Define the end state to achieve — what does success look like?]
-
-AVAILABLE TOOLS:
-- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
-- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
-- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
-
-CONSTRAINTS:
-- [Rules, limits, or guardrails on actions]
-- [Stop condition: when to stop and deliver Final Answer]
-- [Optional: max iterations or tool call limit]
-
-APPROACH:
-Use the Thought → Action → Observation cycle until the goal is reached:
-
-Thought: [Reason about current state and what to do next]
-Action: [tool_name] — [specific query or operation]
-Observation: [Result of the action]
-
-Thought: [Reason about the observation — what does it mean? what to do next?]
-Action: [tool_name] — [next operation]
-Observation: [Result]
-
-[Continue cycling until goal is achieved or stop condition is met]
-
-Final Answer: [Deliver the result once goal is reached]
+GOAL:
+[Define the end state to achieve — what does success look like?]
+
+AVAILABLE TOOLS:
+- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
+- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
+- [tool_name]: [What it does and how to invoke it]
+
+CONSTRAINTS:
+- [Rules, limits, or guardrails on actions]
+- [Stop condition: when to stop and deliver Final Answer]
+- [Optional: max iterations or tool call limit]
+
+APPROACH:
+Use the Thought → Action → Observation cycle until the goal is reached:
+
+Thought: [Reason about current state and what to do next]
+Action: [tool_name] — [specific query or operation]
+Observation: [Result of the action]
+
+Thought: [Reason about the observation — what does it mean? what to do next?]
+Action: [tool_name] — [next operation]
+Observation: [Result]
+
+[Continue cycling until goal is achieved or stop condition is met]
+
+Final Answer: [Deliver the result once goal is reached]

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/reverse-role_template.txt

@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
-You are an expert [DOMAIN] consultant / specialist.
-
-My goal: [1-2 sentence description of what you want to achieve]
-
-Before you begin, interview me to understand my specific context, constraints,
-goals, and any relevant background. Ask your questions [one at a time / all at once].
-Only proceed with [the task / generating the full prompt] once you are confident
-you have everything you need.
-
-[Optional: After the interview, synthesize my responses into a complete structured
-prompt using the most appropriate framework, then confirm before executing.]
+You are an expert [DOMAIN] consultant / specialist.
+
+My goal: [1-2 sentence description of what you want to achieve]
+
+Before you begin, interview me to understand my specific context, constraints,
+goals, and any relevant background. Ask your questions [one at a time / all at once].
+Only proceed with [the task / generating the full prompt] once you are confident
+you have everything you need.
+
+[Optional: After the interview, synthesize my responses into a complete structured
+prompt using the most appropriate framework, then confirm before executing.]

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/rise-ie_template.txt

@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
-ROLE:
-[Define the perspective or expertise needed for this task]
-
-INPUT:
-[Specify what data/content is being provided:
-- Format and structure (CSV, JSON, text, etc.)
-- Key characteristics and fields
-- Any quirks or special considerations
-- What to expect in the data]
-
-STEPS:
-1. [How to process the input - first action]
-2. [Processing step 2 - transformation or analysis]
-3. [Processing step 3 - continue with methodology]
-4. [Add more processing/analysis steps as needed...]
-
-EXPECTATION:
-[Define what the output should look like:
-- Format and structure
-- Required elements and sections
-- Level of detail needed
-- Length or size constraints
-- Specific deliverables]
+ROLE:
+[Define the perspective or expertise needed for this task]
+
+INPUT:
+[Specify what data/content is being provided:
+- Format and structure (CSV, JSON, text, etc.)
+- Key characteristics and fields
+- Any quirks or special considerations
+- What to expect in the data]
+
+STEPS:
+1. [How to process the input - first action]
+2. [Processing step 2 - transformation or analysis]
+3. [Processing step 3 - continue with methodology]
+4. [Add more processing/analysis steps as needed...]
+
+EXPECTATION:
+[Define what the output should look like:
+- Format and structure
+- Required elements and sections
+- Level of detail needed
+- Length or size constraints
+- Specific deliverables]

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/rise-ix_template.txt

@@ -1,28 +1,28 @@
-ROLE:
-[Define who the AI should embody - persona or expertise level]
-
-INSTRUCTIONS:
-[Specify the main task or directive:
-- What to create or accomplish
-- Core requirements
-- Key guidelines to follow
-- Specific constraints or considerations]
-
-STEPS:
-1. [Approach or methodology step 1]
-2. [Step 2 - how to execute the task]
-3. [Step 3 - continue with workflow]
-4. [Add more steps as needed for the creative/instruction process...]
-
-EXAMPLES:
-[Provide positive examples showing desired output:
-- Reference materials that demonstrate the style
-- Format examples to emulate
-- Successful outputs from similar tasks
-- 2-3 concrete examples recommended]
-
-Example 1: [First reference example demonstrating desired output]
-
-Example 2: [Second reference example showing format/style to match]
-
-[Optional] Example 3: [Third example if additional clarity needed]
+ROLE:
+[Define who the AI should embody - persona or expertise level]
+
+INSTRUCTIONS:
+[Specify the main task or directive:
+- What to create or accomplish
+- Core requirements
+- Key guidelines to follow
+- Specific constraints or considerations]
+
+STEPS:
+1. [Approach or methodology step 1]
+2. [Step 2 - how to execute the task]
+3. [Step 3 - continue with workflow]
+4. [Add more steps as needed for the creative/instruction process...]
+
+EXAMPLES:
+[Provide positive examples showing desired output:
+- Reference materials that demonstrate the style
+- Format examples to emulate
+- Successful outputs from similar tasks
+- 2-3 concrete examples recommended]
+
+Example 1: [First reference example demonstrating desired output]
+
+Example 2: [Second reference example showing format/style to match]
+
+[Optional] Example 3: [Third example if additional clarity needed]

package/skills/prompt-architect/assets/templates/risen_template.txt

@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
-ROLE:
-[Define the expertise level, persona, or perspective to adopt. What knowledge should be demonstrated?]
-
-INSTRUCTIONS:
-[Provide high-level guidance, principles, and overarching direction. What methodology or approach should guide this work?]
-
-STEPS:
-1. [First specific action or stage]
-2. [Second specific action or stage]
-3. [Third specific action or stage]
-[Continue with detailed, sequential steps...]
-
-END GOAL:
-[Define success criteria and final desired outcome. What should be true when complete? How will we know it's done correctly?]
-
-NARROWING:
-- Do NOT: [Specific thing to avoid]
-- Avoid: [Approach or pattern to avoid]
-- Out of scope: [What's not included]
-- Stay within: [Boundaries and constraints]
-- Constraints: [Limitations to respect]
+ROLE:
+[Define the expertise level, persona, or perspective to adopt. What knowledge should be demonstrated?]
+
+INSTRUCTIONS:
+[Provide high-level guidance, principles, and overarching direction. What methodology or approach should guide this work?]
+
+STEPS:
+1. [First specific action or stage]
+2. [Second specific action or stage]
+3. [Third specific action or stage]
+[Continue with detailed, sequential steps...]
+
+END GOAL:
+[Define success criteria and final desired outcome. What should be true when complete? How will we know it's done correctly?]
+
+NARROWING:
+- Do NOT: [Specific thing to avoid]
+- Avoid: [Approach or pattern to avoid]
+- Out of scope: [What's not included]
+- Stay within: [Boundaries and constraints]
+- Constraints: [Limitations to respect]