Command

/meta-prompt

[advanced] Generate an optimized prompt for any task using meta-prompting techniques

One command from octo.

shell

$ npx -y skills add nyldn/claude-octopus --agent claude-code

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How this command gets triggered: by you, by Claude, or both.

Fires itselfClaude auto-loads it when your prompt matches the work.
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[advanced] Generate an optimized prompt for any task using meta-prompting techniques

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LanguageShell

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Command definition

meta-prompt.md

---
command: meta-prompt
description: "[advanced] Generate an optimized prompt for any task using meta-prompting techniques"
---

# /octo:meta-prompt

**Your first output line MUST be:** `🐙 Octopus Meta-Prompt`

Generate well-structured, verifiable prompts using proven meta-prompting techniques.

**Usage:**
```
/octo:meta-prompt
/octo:meta-prompt [task description]
```

**What it does:**
- Applies Task Decomposition for complex tasks
- Uses Fresh Eyes Review (different experts for creation vs. validation)
- Builds in Iterative Verification steps
- Enforces No Guessing (explicit uncertainty disclaimers)
- Assigns Specialized Experts for subtasks

**See:** skill-meta-prompt for full documentation.

---

**Generated prompt includes:**
- Role definition
- Structured instructions with phases
- Expert assignments
- Verification checkpoints
- Output format specification

**Example:**
```
/octo:meta-prompt create a code review checklist