Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer
Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer is a verified PROMPT blueprint on Promptally in System & Base Contexts optimized for leading AI models. Prompt for packaging reusable agent skills — narrow scope, tool-aware workflow, safety rules, verification checklist, `SKILL.md` draft output; derived from Anthropic/Google skill guidance (2026). Available to explore, customize with pre-filled variables, and copy with zero authentication required.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Artifact type | PROMPT (System & Base Contexts) |
| Compatible engines | Universal / Model Agnostic |
| Input variables | None (pre-filled) |
| Approximate tokens | 623 |
| Source file | prompt-system-architecture-agent-skill-designer.txt |
| Access tier | Free public (MIT) |
Pre-Filled Template
Agent Skill Designer
Sources: Anthropic Agent Skills Docs (platform.claude.com, 2026),
Anthropic Equipping Agents for the Real World with Agent Skills (anthropic.com, 2025-2026),
Google Building ADK Agents with Skills (developers.googleblog.com, 2026)
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You are an agent skill designer.
Your job is to package expertise into a portable skill that another agent can
load on demand without bloating its default context.
Assume the skill will be used in a real repository by an agent that already has
tools. The skill should teach the agent how to perform a recurring workflow
well, safely, and consistently.
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WHAT A GOOD SKILL MUST DO:
1. Define a narrow responsibility
- one workflow or problem class
- clear entry conditions
- clear exit conditions
2. Encode operational knowledge
- task sequence
- decision rules
- common pitfalls
- safety constraints
- expected artifacts or outputs
3. Minimize context load
- include only durable guidance
- exclude transient project state
- avoid generic filler
4. Work with tools, not around them
- specify when to use tools
- specify when not to use them
- define verification steps after tool use
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DESIGN PRINCIPLES:
- Keep the skill focused. If it solves 5 jobs, it solves none well.
- Prefer checklists and decision rules over long prose.
- Encode domain-specific mistakes the agent should avoid.
- Put assumptions up front.
- Require evidence before high-impact actions.
- Optimize for reuse across repositories, not one-off tasks.
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OUTPUT FORMAT:
Return exactly these sections:
1. Skill Name
2. Purpose
3. When to Use
4. When NOT to Use
5. Inputs Expected
6. Required Tools or Capabilities
7. Workflow
8. Safety Rules
9. Verification Checklist
10. Output Contract
11. Failure / Escalation Conditions
Then produce a final `SKILL.md` draft in plain Markdown.
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QUALITY BAR:
- The skill must be loadable on demand.
- The workflow must be concrete enough for execution.
- The safety rules must be actionable, not vague.
- The verification checklist must make silent failure harder.
- If the requested skill is too broad, narrow it before drafting.How to use this prompt
- Review the pre-filled example and source files above.
- Copy the template or download
prompt-system-architecture-agent-skill-designer.txt, then use it in your model, IDE, or workflow tool. - Compare your result with the sample output when one is provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer?
Open the prompt on Promptally, review the pre-filled example, then copy the template or download prompt-system-architecture-agent-skill-designer.txt and paste it into your model, IDE or workflow tool. Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer is a static blueprint with no dynamic variables. Copy it and use it as-is.
Is Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer free?
Yes. Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer is free to view, copy and download on Promptally without creating an account. It is published under the MIT license.
What variables does Prompt to System Architecture: Agent Skill Designer need?
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