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create-prompt
Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task.
Install with Codex or Claude Copy this prompt, paste it into Codex, Claude, or another assistant, and let it review the skill page and install it for you.
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Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task.
Install with Codex or Claude Copy this prompt, paste it into Codex, Claude, or another assistant, and let it review the skill page and install it for you.
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| name | create-prompt |
| description | Create a reusable prompt file (.prompt.md) for a common task. |
| argument-hint | What task should this prompt help with? |
| disable-model-invocation | true |
Related skill: agent-customization. Load and follow prompts.md for template and principles.
Guide the user to create a .prompt.md.
First, review the conversation history. If the user has been working on a repeatable task pattern (e.g., explaining code, generating tests, refactoring), generalize that into a reusable prompt. Extract:
If no clear pattern emerges from the conversation, clarify:
Remember to follow the agent-customization guidelines to create highly effective prompts.