Create Prompt Skill | Agent Skills

Create Prompt

Generate a new prompt at specified level.

Arguments

$1: Level (1-7)
$ARGUMENTS: High-level description of prompt purpose (after level)

Instructions

You are creating a new agentic prompt at the specified level.

Step 1: Parse Arguments

Extract:

Level from $1 (1-7, default to 2 if not specified)
Description from remaining arguments

If no description provided, STOP and ask user for prompt purpose.

Step 2: Determine Level Requirements

Based on level, identify required sections:

| Level | Required Sections | | --- | --- | | 1 | Title, High-Level Prompt | | 2 | Title, Variables, Workflow, Report | | 3 | Title, Variables, Workflow (with control flow) | | 4 | Title, Variables, Workflow (with delegation) | | 5 | Title, Variables, Workflow (accepts prompt input) | | 6 | Title, Variables, Workflow, Specified Format | | 7 | Title, Variables, Workflow, Expertise |

Step 3: Design Variables

Determine:

Dynamic variables (what user provides)
Static variables (fixed values)
Default values where appropriate

Step 4: Design Workflow

Create numbered steps appropriate for the level:

Level 1: Simple sequential instructions
Level 2: Input -> Process -> Output pattern
Level 3: Add conditionals, loops, STOP conditions
Level 4: Add Task tool delegation
Level 5: Accept prompt file as input
Level 6: Include template generation
Level 7: Include expertise accumulation

Step 5: Generate Prompt

Create the prompt following the level structure.

Step 6: Save and Report

Output

Generate the prompt and provide summary:

## Prompt Created

**Name:** [kebab-case-name]
**Level:** [level]
**Location:** .claude/commands/[name].md

### Structure
- Sections: [list]
- Variables: [count] dynamic, [count] static
- Workflow: [count] steps

### Usage
```bash
/[name] [arguments]

Next Steps

Test the prompt
Refine based on results
Consider upgrading if needed

Notes

See @seven-levels.md for level definitions
See @prompt-sections-reference.md for section guidelines
See @variable-patterns.md for variable conventions
Use @prompt-level-selection skill if unsure about level

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