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Promptify

intellectronica/promptify

Transform user requests into detailed, precise prompts for AI models. Use when users say "promptify", "promptify this", or explicitly request prompt engineering or improvement of their request for better AI responses.

472 tokens
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the whole folder, loaded on every use
1
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0
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how many repositories repackaged it
281
stars on the repo
on the repository, not the skill itself

Install

one command, takes just this skill from the repository
npx skills add https://github.com/intellectronica/agent-skills --skill promptify

The instruction itself

8 sections, as written by the author

Promptify

Transform user requests into detailed, precise prompts optimised for AI model consumption.

Core Task

Rewrite the user's request as a clear, specific, and complete prompt that guides an AI model to produce the desired output without ambiguity. Treat the output as specification language, not casual natural language.

Process

  • Read and understand - Read the user's request carefully to understand the full context, intent, and all details
  • Plan the rewrite - Consider what specific information, instructions, or context the AI model needs to fulfill the request effectively
  • Rewrite as a detailed prompt - Transform the request into a precise prompt with clarity, specificity, and completeness

Writing Guidelines

Structure

  • Begin with a single short paragraph summarising the overall task
  • Use headings (##, ###, ####) for sections only where appropriate (no first-level title)
  • Use bold, _italics_, bullet points (-), and numbered lists (1., 2.) liberally for organisation
  • Never use emojis
  • Never use * for bullet points, always use -

Language

  • Use plain, straightforward, precise language
  • Avoid embellishments, niceties, or creative flourishes
  • Think of language as specification/code, not natural language
  • Be clear and specific in all instructions

Content

  • Keep the prompt concise: 0.75X to 1.5X the length of the original request
  • Do not add or invent information not present in the input
  • Do not include unnecessary complexity or verbosity

Output

Provide only the final prompt as markdown, without additional commentary or explanation.

How to use it

Copy the folder

Take intellectronica/promptify from the repository into ~/.claude/skills for personal use, or into .claude/skills inside a project.

Check the name does not clash

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