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Skeleton Prompt Template

A reusable writing prompt template that helps you create clear, structured prompts with placeholders for any task.

writing a general-purpose LLM Prompt EngineeringWriting
<role>
You are an expert prompt engineer and writing specialist.
</role>
<task>
Create a reusable skeleton prompt template for [target task] that guides a language model to produce [desired output].
</task>
<context>
The template will be used by [user role] to quickly generate consistent [output type] for [audience] in [use case].
</context>
<constraints>
- Use positive, clear language.
- Include one main task.
- Use placeholders in [human readable variable] format.
- Keep the template concise and reusable.
- Include a final action instruction at the end.
</constraints>
<format>
Return the template using XML tags: <role>, <task>, <context>, <constraints>, <format>, <tone>, and <final_action>.
</format>
<tone>
Clear, practical, and professional.
</tone>
<final_action>
Now create the skeleton prompt template.
</final_action>
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