version: "1.0.1" name: creating-process-files description: Creates process files - text as code instructions for reliable AI workflows. Use when creating new process files.

Creating Process Files

STARTER_CHARACTER = ⚙️

Description

This skill helps make new process files or fine tune existing ones. A process file describes a structured sequence of steps for AI to follow to create a predictable output. Process files are content neutral to the project.

Steps

This process has these distinct phases:

1. Interview Phase - Ask for the pieces of the process file that we are going to build
2. Draft Phase - Create the initial version of the process file
3. Clarification Phase - Ask any clarifying questions about the process file
4. Simplification Phase - Remove unnecessary content

Pieces

• [FILE_NAME]
• [HEADER]
• [STARTER_CHARACTER]
• Steps
• Title
• Details
• Sub-steps (optional)
• [DESCRIPTION]

Interview Protocol

Ask one question at a time. If you are giving options, give a list to choose from.

Phases

Phase 1: Interview

1. Read the provided file, and ask for the [FILE_NAME] if not provided.
2. Ask for the [HEADER] for the file.
3. Ask for a small [DESCRIPTION] of what this process is going to achieve.
4. Ask for the [STARTER_CHARACTER] emoji. A STARTER_CHARACTER is a marker (usually an emoji) that appears at the beginning of each response to indicate that the context window is intact and rules are being followed. Suggest 5-8 appropriate emoji based on the process topic.
5. We need a list of steps. Ask for each step in the process, one at a time. If anything is unclear about a step, ask clarifying questions.
6. Identify any missing steps that would achieve the stated description of the process.

Phase 2: Draft

Create the initial version of the process file, or revise it if it already exists. Ask to review it.

Phase 3: Clarification

Read the draft created in phase 2. Check for inconsistencies, contradictions, or missing information. If any are found, ask clarifying questions one at a time.

Phase 4: Simplification

Review the process file created in phase 2 and simplify. Be as concise as possible.

Examples

For an example of a process file, examine this file itself.