Anatomy of a Claude agent prompt: an 11-block template
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Jun 16, 2026
Anatomy of a Claude agent prompt: an 11-block template An 11-block scaffold for writing high-leverage prompts to Claude agents, covering task framing, context files, effort, scope control, delegation, evidence, memory, and reporting. Use it as a reusable template for complex agentic work.
Prompt Content
1. Task
Start with why, NOT what. Claude connects the dots.
"I'm working on [goal] for [who it's for]. They need [what the output enables]. With that in mind: [task]."
2. Context Files
Upload your expertise. Stop explaining in prompts.
"Read these files completely before responding: [filename .md] ...
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References
- Category: productivity Prompts
- Source: https://x.com/rubenhassid/status/2065042194550198639
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