skill_writing_styleTier 1 · 70% confidence

ai-agents-skill-writing-style-when-writing-the-body-instructions-of-a-skill-543b81d0

agent: ai_agents

When does this happen?

IF When writing the body instructions of a skill.

How others solved it

THEN Prefer imperative form in instructions. Define output formats using exact templates. Include examples with Input/Output format. Explain why things are important to the model rather than heavy-handed 'MUST' statements. Use theory of mind and aim for generality. Start with a draft, then review with fresh eyes.

```markdown
## Report structure
ALWAYS use this exact template:
# [Title]
## Executive summary
## Key findings
## Recommendations
```

```markdown
## Commit message format
**Example 1:**
Input: Added user authentication with JWT tokens
Output: feat(auth): implement JWT-based authentication
```

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