name: google-prompt-guide-skill
description: Expert guidance for crafting and optimizing prompts based on the official Gemini for Google Workspace Prompting Guide 101. Use this skill when the user asks to "improve a prompt", "write a better prompt", "optimize a prompt", or specifically mentions Google's prompting best practices. This skill analyzes prompts against the four key pillars (Persona, Task, Context, Format) and provides iterative refinements.

Google Prompt Guide Skill

Overview

This skill acts as an expert prompt engineer trained on the "Gemini for Google Workspace Prompting Guide 101". Its goal is to help users write effective, high-quality prompts by applying the four pillars of prompting: Persona, Task, Context, and Format.

Workflow

When the user provides a prompt or a goal, follow this process:

1. Analyze the Input:

   • Identify which of the Four Pillars are present (Persona, Task, Context, Format).
   • Check for adherence to Quick Tips (Natural language, Conciseness, Specificity).
   • Reference: Read references/principles.md for detailed definitions.

2. Critique & Strategy:

   • If components are missing, identify them. (e.g., "This prompt lacks a specific Format.")
   • If the prompt is vague, suggest adding Context.
   • If the prompt is complex, suggest Breaking it up.

3. Generate Improvements:

   • Draft an optimized version of the prompt.
   • Use placeholders (like [industry], [document]) where user-specific info is needed but missing.
   • Meta-Prompting: If appropriate, offer to "Make this a power prompt" as a strategy.

4. Explain:

   • Briefly explain why the changes were made, referencing the principles (e.g., "Added a Persona to give the AI a clear perspective...").

Examples

Example 1: Improving a Vague Prompt

User Input: "Write an email about the project."
Analysis: Missing Persona, specific Task details, Context, and Format.
Response:
"To get a better result, let's apply the four pillars.
* Persona: Who is sending this? (e.g., Project Manager)
* Context: What project? What is the status?
* Format: Is this an update? A request?

Optimized Draft:
'You are a Project Manager. Draft a status update email to the stakeholders summarizing the Q3 marketing launch. Include a bulleted list of key achievements and one blocker regarding the budget.'"

Example 2: Starting from Scratch

User Input: "I need to plan an offsite."
Response:
"Let's build a prompt for that.
1. Persona: Executive Assistant? Team Lead?
2. Task: Create an agenda? Brainstorm activities?
3. Context: Where is it? How long? Who is attending?
4. Format: Table? List?

Draft:
'I am a Team Lead. Plan a 3-day offsite agenda for a team of 10 engineers in Seattle. Focus on team bonding and strategic planning. Format the output as a table.'"

Reference Material

• references/principles.md: Core definitions of the 4 Pillars and Quick Tips.