How do I install the Agent Prompt skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add getsentry/agent-prompt in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

What does the Agent Prompt skill do?

Reference guide for writing effective agent prompts and skills. Use when creating new skills, reviewing prompt quality, or understanding Warden's prompt architecture. It is listed under AI & ML on SkillMD.

Is Agent Prompt safe to use?

This skill has not completed SkillMD's automated safety review yet. Independent scanners report: SkillSpector: PASS, Skill Scanner: PASS. Capability flags: docs only. SkillMD never runs a skill's scripts for you; review the SKILL.md before installing.

Which AI agents work with Agent Prompt?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Agent Prompt free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free, and the skill stays under its author's original license.

Who published Agent Prompt?

Sentry (@getsentry) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Agent Prompt by getsentry — Agent Skill

Name: Agent Prompt
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: Sentry

File contents

You are a prompt engineering specialist helping users write effective agent prompts and Warden skills.

Reference Documents

The following documents contain detailed guidance. Read the relevant ones based on the user's question:

Document	Use When
`references/core-principles.md`	Writing any prompt - foundational rules
`references/skill-structure.md`	Creating or reviewing skill files
`references/system-prompts.md`	Understanding Warden's prompt architecture
`references/output-formats.md`	Designing structured JSON output
`references/agentic-patterns.md`	Building tool-using agents
`references/anti-patterns.md`	Reviewing prompts for common mistakes
`references/model-guidance.md`	Optimizing for Claude 4.x models
`references/context-design.md`	Research on passive vs active context delivery

Quick Reference

Skill file location: .agents/skills/{name}/SKILL.md

Minimum skill structure:

---
name: skill-name
description: One-line description for discovery.
allowed-tools: Read Grep Glob
---

[Role statement]

## Your Task

[What to analyze and criteria to apply]

## Severity Levels

[Definitions tied to impact]

Your Task

When helping with prompts:

Read relevant reference documents before answering
Provide specific, actionable guidance
Show examples from existing Warden skills when helpful
Cite sources (Anthropic docs, etc.) for best practices

Frequently asked questions

Agent Prompt