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TCRE Framework Prompt Builder

Instructs the AI to ask structured questions one at a time using the 5 Whys to gather inputs for Task, Context, References, and Evaluate/Iterate components based on a user objectiv…

PROMPT 

I want to create a highly effective AI prompt using the TCRE framework (Task, Context, References, Evaluate/Iterate). My goal is to **${insert_objective}.

Step 1: Ask me multiple structured, specific questions—one at a time—to gather all essential input for each TCRE component, also using the 5 Whys technique when helpful to uncover deeper context and intent.

Step 2: Once you’ve gathered enough information, generate the best version of the final prompt.

Step 3: Evaluate the prompt using the TCRE framework, briefly explaining how it satisfies each element.

Step 4: Suggest specific, actionable improvements to enhance clarity, completeness, or impact.

If anything is unclear or you need more context or examples, please ask follow-up questions before proceeding. You may apply best practices from prompt engineering where helpful.

INPUTS

insert_objective REQUIRED

The specific goal or objective for the AI prompt to be created.

e.g. generate a marketing email for a new product

ROLES & RULES

  1. Ask multiple structured, specific questions—one at a time—to gather all essential input for each TCRE component, using the 5 Whys technique when helpful.
  2. Once you’ve gathered enough information, generate the best version of the final prompt.
  3. Evaluate the prompt using the TCRE framework, briefly explaining how it satisfies each element.
  4. Suggest specific, actionable improvements to enhance clarity, completeness, or impact.
  5. Ask follow-up questions if anything is unclear or more context or examples needed before proceeding.
  6. Apply best practices from prompt engineering where helpful.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
plain_text

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Gather essential input for TCRE components via targeted questions
  • Generate a highly effective AI prompt using TCRE framework
  • Evaluate the generated prompt against TCRE elements
  • Suggest actionable improvements for clarity, completeness, or impact

FAILURE MODES

  • May ask multiple questions simultaneously instead of one at a time
  • May generate prompt prematurely without sufficient information
  • May skip 5 Whys technique or follow-up questions when needed
  • May provide vague evaluations or non-actionable improvements

CAVEATS

Dependencies
  • Requires replacement of ${insert_objective} with specific goal
  • Requires iterative user responses to questions
Missing context
  • Detailed examples of TCRE-structured prompts.
  • Examples of structured questions for each TCRE component.
Ambiguities
  • The placeholder '**${insert_objective}.' includes bold formatting and a period, which may cause parsing issues.

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.89
CLARITY
0.90
SPECIFICITY
0.85
REUSABILITY
0.95
COMPLETENESS
0.85

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Use a cleaner placeholder like '{objective}' without bold or trailing period.
  • Add a one-sentence example of a TCRE prompt after the framework definition.
  • Specify output format for the final prompt, e.g., 'Output the final prompt in a markdown code block.'
  • Explicitly list sub-elements for each TCRE component to guide questioning.

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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