ia-meta-promptinglisted

# Meta-Prompting Enhanced reasoning via `/commands` or natural language. Commands combine left-to-right: `/verify /adversarial`. Auto-trigger when context warrants -- note which pattern applied. Output: apply the pattern inline, then mark the result (e.g., `VERIFIED ANSWER:`, `REVISED ANSWER:`, confidence tier). ## Patterns **`/think`** | `/show` -- Show reasoning step-by-step: decision points, alternatives considered, why each accepted/rejected. With `/think doubt`: after each step, flag what could be wrong and why before proceeding. **`/adversarial`** | `/argue` -- After answering, steelman the opposing case. 3 strongest counterarguments ranked by severity. Identify blind spots and unstated assumptions. **`/constrain`** | `/strict` -- Tight constraints: 3 sentences max, cite sources, no hedging. Override inline: `/constrain 5 sentences`. **`/json`** | `/format` -- Respond in valid JSON code block, no surrounding prose unless asked. Default schema: ```json {"analysis": "string", "confidence_score": 85, "methodology": "string", "limitations": ["string"]} ``` Custom keys: `/json {keys: summary, risks, recommendation}` **`/budget`** | `/deep` -- Extended thinking space (~500 words) showing dead ends and reasoning pivots, then clearly separated final answer. **`/compare`** | `/vs` -- Compare options as table. Default dimensions: speed, accuracy, cost, complexity, maintenance. Custom: `/compare [dim1, dim2]`. **`/confidence`** | `/conf` -- Rate each claim 0-100. Flag bel