Prompts for Claude: explicit steps and quality bar

Templates for Claude that emphasize clear evaluation criteria and careful handling of missing info.

What changes with this model

Even if prompt structure is similar, each model has biases: some follow strict instructions better, some are more creative, and some need examples. These templates are designed to reduce ambiguity and improve consistency.

Recommendation: define output format (ideally with a checklist), add constraints, and if you need precision, use few-shot or require strict JSON.

Strict JSON Few-shot Hallucinations

Quick tips

Give a checklist of what must be covered.
Ask for a short plan before the final answer (when complex).
Add examples of desired tone/format when needed.

Templates

Rubric-based review

Review this code with a rubric.
Rubric: correctness, security, performance, readability, tests.
Return:
- prioritized issues (P0/P1/P2)
- concrete fixes (snippets)
- test checklist

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Long-context summarizer

Summarize the text below.
Output:
1) 10 bullets (key facts)
2) 5 decisions
3) 5 open questions
Text:
"""[paste]"""

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FAQ

Should I ask for chain-of-thought?

Ask for a brief plan or key steps instead of full hidden reasoning. It keeps output short and useful.