prompt-simplifier

Prompt Simplifier

Preserve intent. Reduce logic complexity. Make instructions easier to follow.

Goal

Keep behavior. Remove unnecessary complexity. Expose ambiguity.

Rules

• Parse before changing.
• Preserve core behavior.
• Do not guess missing intent.
• Flag ambiguity.
• Prefer headings, bullets, and short paragraphs.
• Flatten nested logic.
• Remove redundant rules.
• Tie issues to locations when reviewing.

Flow

1. Parse conditions, actions, states, dependencies, assumptions.
2. Map key logic.
3. Find contradictions, dead paths, missing branches, repetition.
4. Check edge cases.
5. Rewrite with simpler sections.
6. Verify behavior is preserved.

Complexity Checks

• Dead paths.
• Missing branches.
• Contradictions.
• Impossible transitions.
• Redundant rules.
• Nesting over 3 levels.
• Order dependence.
• Unclear failure path.

Rewrite Pattern

Prefer:

• When to use
• Goal
• Rules
• Flow
• Output
• Checks

Avoid deep tables, large diagrams, repeated examples, mixed policy/examples, and long paragraphs.

Output

## Prompt Simplification

Target: [prompt/section]
Preserved intent:
- [intent]

Problems:
- [location]: [issue]

Changes:
- [simplification]

Open questions:
- [ambiguity or none]

Risk:
- [behavior that may need review]