ctx-prompt

Apply, list, and manage saved prompt templates from .context/prompts/. Use when the user asks to apply, list, or create a reusable template like code-review or refactor.

41 stars

Best use case

ctx-prompt is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Apply, list, and manage saved prompt templates from .context/prompts/. Use when the user asks to apply, list, or create a reusable template like code-review or refactor.

Teams using ctx-prompt should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/ctx-prompt/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ActiveMemory/ctx/main/internal/assets/integrations/copilot-cli/skills/ctx-prompt/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/ctx-prompt/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How ctx-prompt Compares

Feature / Agentctx-promptStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
Context Awareness High Baseline
Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Apply, list, and manage saved prompt templates from .context/prompts/. Use when the user asks to apply, list, or create a reusable template like code-review or refactor.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

Related Guides

SKILL.md Source

Apply reusable prompt templates from `.context/prompts/`.

## When to Use

- User says "use the code-review prompt" or "apply the refactor template"
- User asks to list, create, or manage prompt templates
- User mentions "prompt template" or "reusable prompt"

## When NOT to Use

- For structured context entries (use `ctx add` instead)
- For full workflow automation (use a dedicated skill instead)
- For scratchpad notes (use `ctx pad` instead)

## Command Mapping

| User intent                      | Command                         |
|----------------------------------|---------------------------------|
| "list my prompts"                | `ctx prompt list`               |
| "show the code-review prompt"    | `ctx prompt show code-review`   |
| "create a new prompt"            | `ctx prompt add <name> --stdin` |
| "delete the debug prompt"        | `ctx prompt rm debug`           |

## Execution

**When no name is given:**
```bash
ctx prompt list
```

**When a name is given:**
```bash
ctx prompt show <name>
```

Read the prompt content, then follow the instructions in the
prompt applied to the user's current context.

## Quality Checklist

- [ ] Used correct subcommand for user intent
- [ ] Prompt content was applied, not just displayed
- [ ] If prompt not found, suggested `ctx prompt list`

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