Optimizing Your AGENTS.md File
Instruction files like AGENTS.md or CLAUDE.md are pre-loaded before an agent conversation begins. Recent testing data reveals that including your full tech stack and architectural mini-maps actually hurts performance and increases token costs by 20%. Agents are capable of figuring out project architecture dynamically.
Instead, your AGENTS.md should remain mostly empty, focusing strictly on behavioral nudges and preferences. Testers recommend using conditional HTML-style blocks to trigger specific behaviors based on context.
<important if="simple web page">
- No spec needed
- Create 3 designs before choosing one
- Must have dark/light mode switcher
</important>It is also unnecessary to list installed skills, as their frontmatter is automatically loaded. For maximum efficiency, utilize root instructions alongside folder-specific AGENTS.md files that load dynamically as the agent navigates directories.
Structuring Claude Code Skills
Anthropic engineers recently clarified that Claude Skills are not just basic markdown files; they are complete folders containing scripts, assets, data, and configuration hooks. Organizing these effectively is key to building reliable agentic systems.
The most critical addition to any skill folder is a "Gotchas" section. Every time the AI fails at a specific task, the edge case should be documented here. Community testers also suggest adding a "last used" date to audit and remove unused skills, preventing context bloat. Highly effective skill categories include API references, product verification testing, code scaffolding, and CI/CD runbooks.
The Ultimate AI Workflow Automation Prompt
Building reliable background processes requires clear architectural planning. This AI workflow automation prompt forces the model to think like a senior architect, breaking down the task into actionable, measurable steps.
Act as a senior automation architect. I want to automate the following workflow: [DESCRIBE WORKFLOW IN DETAIL]. My goal is to achieve [DESIRED OUTCOME]. Break this down into a complete end-to-end automation system using tools like Zapier, Make, n8n, or custom scripts. For each step, specify: trigger, actions, tools used, data flow, APIs required, and failure handling. Also include a visual-style step sequence, scalability considerations, and estimated time savings.Generating an Actionable SEO Audit
AI tools can drastically reduce the time spent on technical website analysis. By executing a strict prompt chain, you can force models like Manus, ChatGPT, or Gemini to build comprehensive task lists.
Perform a comprehensive SEO audit of [website URL]. Analyze SEO, on-page optimization, content quality, and backlink profile. Give me the top 10 highest-impact fixes ranked by effort vs. results. Export as a PDF report with sections for each category. Cite your data sources.Once the audit is generated, follow up by asking the model to turn the data into a 10-slide presentation deck. Finally, prompt the AI to output a CSV workbook containing the issue, category, priority level, fix instructions, and affected URL. Testing shows that models with browser access, such as Manus, handle this workflow exceptionally well without extra configuration.
NanoBanana Cinematic AR Visual Prompt
For high-end visual generation, strict parameter definitions are necessary. This prompt utilizes NanoBanana to create a dynamic, augmented reality interface mockup based on real-world data.
[CHARACTER]: Use your character reference here, if you have any. You can just describe the person here, if you prefer.
Goal: Generate a cinematic, dreamlike AR visual featuring [Character] as the central subject, surrounded by an orbiting system of floating music interface cards.
1. AI AUTOMATION (CRITICAL): Based on [Character], mock up 8 imaginary, popular songs. Put each song title on its own floating 3D glassmorphism interface card.
2. Movement: Dynamic motion blur on the edges, with some cards in the extreme foreground obscuring the subject.
3. Lighting: Natural tones, 8k resolution, soft glow from the interface cards illuminating the face.
Translating Video Ads with HeyGen
Localization is easily automated using AI dubbing tools. To execute this workflow, locate your top-performing English ad. Navigate to HeyGen Translate and upload the asset. Select your target language while retaining the default audio settings. Within 10 minutes, you will receive a lip-synced, tone-matched video ready for deployment in foreign markets.
