Prompt

/prompt

Usage

/prompt $ARGUMENTS           # Optimize text directly
/prompt --file <path>    # Optimize from file
/prompt -f <path>        # Optimize from file (short form)
/prompt                  # Interactive mode

Description

Optimize prompts using direct execution with the SCOPE framework. This command analyzes clarity, structure, specificity, and efficiency to create clean, effective prompts ready for immediate use.

SYSTEM BOUNDARY: This command ONLY optimizes prompts and returns the optimized text. It does NOT execute prompts or perform actions based on prompt content.

Direct Optimization Process

Analysis Phase

Claude directly analyzes the input prompt across three dimensions:

• Clarity & Structure: Remove fluff, improve readability, enhance technical communication
• User Experience: Reduce cognitive load, improve comprehension factors
• Objective Alignment: Check alignment with goals, maximize efficiency and business value

Enhancement Phase

Apply optimization improvements:

• Remove unnecessary words and phrases
• Structure with bullets or numbered lists for clarity
• Use active voice and action-oriented language
• Ensure every word serves a purpose
• Apply SCOPE framework structure

Validation Phase

Verify improvements maintain original intent while enhancing effectiveness:

• Compare optimized version against original objectives
• Ensure clarity improvements don't sacrifice meaning
• Validate enhanced specificity maintains scope
• Generate alternative variations for different use cases

Expected Output

Output Format

OPTIMIZED PROMPT:
[Clean optimized text following SCOPE framework]

OPTIMIZATION IMPROVEMENTS:
- Reduced from X to Y words (Z% reduction)
- Applied SCOPE structure
- Enhanced clarity and readability
- Improved specificity and precision
- Optimized for comprehension

ALTERNATIVE VARIATIONS:
1. [Variation focusing on brevity]
2. [Variation emphasizing specificity]
3. [Variation optimizing for clarity]

Before/After Example

Original (52 words):

I need you to please help me write a Python function that can validate
email addresses and return true if they're valid or false if they're not.
It should handle various edge cases and be robust.

Optimized (18 words):

Write Python email validation function.

Requirements:
- Return boolean (True/False)
- Handle RFC 5322 edge cases
- Production-ready robustness

Result: 65% shorter, enhanced specificity, improved structure

Behavior

SCOPE Framework Integration

S - Situation: Context (only if essential for clarity)
C - Constraints: Requirements, limitations, technical specifications
O - Objective: Single clear goal (REQUIRED)
P - Persona: Role needed (optional)
E - Examples: Input/output (if ambiguous)

Optimization Rules

1. Remove unnecessary elements:

   • Eliminate filler words ("please", "I need you to")
   • Remove redundant phrases
   • Cut verbose explanations

2. Enhance structure:

   • Use bullets or numbered lists
   • Group related requirements
   • Apply logical flow

3. Improve specificity:

   • Replace vague terms with precise language
   • Add technical specifications when needed
   • Define clear success criteria

4. Optimize for comprehension:

   • Use active voice
   • Choose concrete over abstract terms
   • Ensure single, clear objective

Interactive Mode

For /prompt without arguments:

1. Input Collection: Prompt user for text to optimize
2. Direct Analysis: Analyze clarity, structure, and effectiveness
3. Optimization: Apply SCOPE framework improvements
4. Validation: Verify improvements maintain intent
5. Output: Provide optimized version with alternatives
6. Optional Refinement: Single refinement cycle if requested
   • To request: reply with refine: <specific aspect to improve>

File input: Supports .md, .txt, .yaml, .json with full analysis

Success Criteria

The command succeeds when direct execution delivers:

• Comprehensive Analysis - Clarity, structure, and objective alignment evaluated
• SCOPE Applied - Framework structure implemented effectively
• Clean Output - Optimized prompt ready for immediate use
• Improvement Metrics - Quantified enhancements documented
• Alternative Variations - Multiple optimized versions provided
• No Execution - Command returns optimized text only, no actions taken
• System Boundary Maintained - Operation limited to optimization scope

Implementation Notes

Optimization Strategy

Direct analysis and enhancement focusing on:

• Technical Clarity: Remove ambiguity, improve structure
• User Experience: Reduce cognitive load, enhance comprehension
• Objective Alignment: Ensure efficiency and clear goals

Quality Assurance

• Maintain original intent while improving effectiveness
• Generate multiple variations for different contexts
• Provide implementation guidance when helpful
• Ensure copy-ready output

Notes

• Direct Execution: Streamlined optimization without complex orchestration
• SCOPE Framework: Systematic structure for effective prompts
• Copy-Ready Output: Immediately usable optimized prompts
• Single Purpose: Text optimization only, no execution or side effects