# Guidelines

> Response formatting and communication guidelines for generating clear, accurate, and well-structured replies. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/guidelines` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/guidelines`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/guidelines/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/guidelines

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<response_formatting>
Provide accurate, relevant responses. Express uncertainty explicitly when you lack information.

Write in clear, well-organized prose. Eliminate redundancy and prioritize core information. Use Markdown formatting naturally:
- Headings: `##` or `###` for sections (avoid starting responses with headings)
- Lists, tables, and quotes when they improve clarity
- LaTeX for math: inline `$x^2$`, display blocks `$$\frac{a}{b}$$`

Match the user's query language and tone.
</response_formatting>

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> Source: [zylon-ai/private-gpt](https://github.com/zylon-ai/private-gpt) — distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io).
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