Language Reference¶

# Comments start with #

@meta { ... }           # Required: Metadata
@inherit @path          # Optional: Inheritance
@use @path [as alias]   # Optional: Imports

@identity { ... }       # Content blocks
@context { ... }
@standards { ... }
@restrictions { ... }
@shortcuts { ... }
@params { ... }
@guards { ... }
@knowledge { ... }
@examples { ... }

@extend path { ... }    # Block modifications

@meta {
  id: "project-id"           # Required: Unique identifier
  syntax: "1.0.0"            # Required: PromptScript syntax version (semver)

  # Optional fields
  org: "Company Name"
  team: "Frontend"
  tags: [frontend, react, typescript]
}

@meta {
  id: "@stacks/typescript-lib"
  syntax: "1.0.0"
  params: {
    # Required string parameter
    projectName: string

    # Optional with default value
    runtime: string = "node18"

    # Optional parameter (no default, can be undefined)
    debug?: boolean

    # Enum parameter with constrained values
    testFramework: enum("vitest", "jest", "mocha") = "vitest"

    # Number parameter
    port: number = 3000
  }
}

# From registry namespace
@inherit @company/frontend-team

# Relative path
@inherit ./parent

# With version constraint
@inherit @company/frontend-team@1.0.0

# With parameters (see Parameterized Inheritance below)
@inherit @stacks/react-app(projectName: "my-app", port: 3000)

# Import from registry - blocks are merged into current file
@use @core/guards/compliance

# Import with alias - blocks merged AND available for @extend
@use @core/guards/security as sec

# Import relative
@use ./fragments/logging

# Multiple imports - all merged in order
@use @core/standards/typescript
@use @core/restrictions/security
@use ./local-config

# With parameters (see Parameterized Inheritance below)
@use ./fragments/testing(framework: "vitest", coverage: 90) as testing

# Source: @core/guards/security
@restrictions {
  - "Never expose secrets"
}

# Target: ./project.prs
@use @core/guards/security

@restrictions {
  - "Follow OWASP guidelines"
}

# Result after merge:
# @restrictions contains both items (source first, then target)

@use @core/typescript as ts

# Now you can extend imported blocks
@extend ts.standards {
  testing: { coverage: 90 }
}

# Import only skills and context blocks
@use ./shared-config(only: ["skills", "context"])

# Import everything except knowledge
@use ./shared-config(exclude: ["knowledge"])

# Combine with template parameters
@use ./shared-config(exclude: ["knowledge"], mode: "strict")

# Combine with alias
@use ./shared-config(only: ["skills"]) as shared

@identity {
  """
  You are an expert frontend developer specializing in React.
  You write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  """
}

@context {
  project: "Checkout Service"
  team: "Payments"
  environment: production

  """
  Additional context as text.
  This service handles payment processing for the e-commerce platform.
  """
}

@standards {
  code: [
    "Use clean code principles",
    "Prefer hooks and composition patterns",
    "Write tests for all code (80% coverage minimum)",
    "Use vitest as the test framework"
  ]

  naming: [
    "Components: PascalCase",
    "Functions: camelCase",
    "Constants: UPPER_SNAKE_CASE"
  ]

  documentation: [
    "Document all public APIs",
    "Use JSDoc format"
  ]
}

@restrictions {
  - "Never expose API keys or secrets in code"
  - "Never commit sensitive data to version control"
  - "Always validate user input before processing"
  - "Never use deprecated APIs"
}

@shortcuts {
  "/review": "Review code for quality and best practices"

  "/test": """
    Write unit tests using:
    - Vitest as the test runner
    - Testing Library for DOM testing
    - MSW for API mocking
  """

  "/refactor": "Suggest refactoring improvements for cleaner code"
}

@meta { id: "cursor-slash-commands" syntax: "1.0.0" }

@shortcuts {
  # Single-line → documentation only
  "/review": "Review code quality"

  # Multi-line → .cursor/commands/test.md
  "/test": """
    Write unit tests using:
    - Vitest as the test runner
    - AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
  """
}

@meta { id: "github-prompts-example" syntax: "1.0.0" }

@shortcuts {
  # Simple string → listed in ## shortcuts section
  "/review": "Review code for quality"

  # Object with prompt: true → generates .github/prompts/test.prompt.md
  "/test": {
    prompt: true
    description: "Write unit tests"
    content: """
      Write unit tests using:
      - Vitest as the test runner
      - AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
    """
  }

  # Agent mode prompt with tools
  "/deploy": {
    prompt: true
    description: "Deploy to production"
    mode: agent
    tools: [run_terminal, read_file]
    content: """
      Deploy the application to production:
      1. Run tests
      2. Build the project
      3. Deploy to staging
      4. Run smoke tests
      5. Deploy to production
    """
  }
}

@shortcuts {
  "/deploy": {
    description: "Deploy the application"
    steps: ["Build the project", "Run tests", "Deploy to staging"]
  }
}

@params {
  strictness: range(1..5) = 3
  format?: enum("json", "text", "markdown") = "text"
  verbose: boolean = false
}

@guards {
  maxFileSize: 1000
  allowedLanguages: [typescript, javascript, css]

  # Glob patterns for file-specific rules (used by multifile formatters)
  globs: ["**/*.ts", "**/*.tsx"]

  """
  Additional guard rules as text.
  """
}

@meta { id: "guards-applyto-example" syntax: "1.0.0" }

@guards {
  globs: ["**/*.ts", "**/*.tsx", "**/*.spec.ts", "**/*.test.ts"]
}

@standards {
  typescript: [
    "Use strict TypeScript with no any types",
    "Prefer interfaces over type aliases"
  ]

  testing: [
    "Use Vitest for unit tests",
    "Follow AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)"
  ]
}

@meta { id: "named-guards-example" syntax: "1.0.0" }

@guards {
  angular-components: {
    applyTo: ["apps/admin/**/*.ts", "apps/webview/**/*.ts"]
    description: "Angular component coding standards"
    content: """
    Use OnPush change detection for all components.
    Always implement OnDestroy for cleanup.
    """
  }
  inversify: {
    applyTo: ["apps/api/**/*.ts"]
    description: "InversifyJS DI coding standards"
    content: """
    Use constructor injection with inject decorator.
    Register all bindings in the container module.
    """
  }
}

@meta { id: "skills-example" syntax: "1.0.0" }

@skills {
  commit: {
    description: "Create git commits"
    disableModelInvocation: true
    context: "fork"
    agent: "general-purpose"
    allowedTools: ["Bash", "Read", "Write"]
    content: """
      When creating commits:
      1. Use conventional commit format
      2. Include Co-Authored-By trailer
      3. Never amend existing commits
    """
  }

  review: {
    description: "Review code changes"
    userInvocable: true
    content: """
      Perform thorough code review checking:
      - Type safety
      - Error handling
      - Security vulnerabilities
    """
  }
}

@meta { id: "agents-example" syntax: "1.1.0" }

@agents {
  code-reviewer: {
    description: "Reviews code for quality and best practices"
    tools: ["Read", "Grep", "Glob", "Bash"]
    model: "sonnet"
    content: """
      You are a senior code reviewer ensuring high standards.

      When invoked:
      1. Run git diff to see recent changes
      2. Focus on modified files
      3. Begin review immediately

      Review checklist:
      - Code is clear and readable
      - Functions and variables are well-named
      - No duplicated code
      - Proper error handling
    """
  }

  debugger: {
    description: "Debugging specialist for errors and test failures"
    tools: ["Read", "Edit", "Bash", "Grep", "Glob"]
    disallowedTools: ["Write"]
    model: "inherit"
    permissionMode: "acceptEdits"
    skills: ["error-handling", "testing-patterns"]
    content: """
      You are an expert debugger specializing in root cause analysis.
    """
  }
}

@local {
  """
  Private development notes and local configuration.
  This content is not committed to git.

  Local environment setup:
  - API keys are in .env.local
  - Use staging backend at localhost:8080
  """
}

@local {
  apiEndpoint: "http://localhost:8080"
  debugMode: true
  customPaths: ["/tmp/dev" "/var/local"]

  """
  Additional local notes...
  """
}

@commands {
  "/review": "Review code for quality and best practices"
  "/test": "Write unit tests with Vitest"
}

@knowledge {
  """
  ## API Reference

  ### Authentication
  - POST /api/auth/login - User login
  - POST /api/auth/logout - User logout

  ### Users
  - GET /api/users - List users
  - GET /api/users/:id - Get user by ID

  ## Architecture Notes

  The service follows a clean architecture pattern with:
  - Controllers for HTTP handling
  - Services for business logic
  - Repositories for data access
  """
}

@meta {
  id: "commit-style"
  syntax: "1.2.0"
}

@examples {
  feat-commit: {
    description: "Feature commit with scope"
    input: "Added user authentication with JWT tokens"
    output: "feat(auth): add JWT-based user authentication"
  }

  multiline-example: {
    input: """
      const x = users.filter(u => u.active).map(u => u.email);
    """
    output: """
      const activeEmails = users
        .filter(u => u.active)
        .map(u => u.email);
    """
  }
}

# Extend a top-level block
@extend identity {
  """
  Additional identity information.
  """
}

# Extend a nested path
@extend standards.code {
  frameworks: [react vue]
}

# Extend multiple levels deep
@extend standards.code.testing {
  e2e: true
  coverage: 90
}

@extend skills.code-review {
  references: [
    "!references/deprecated.md"
    "references/replacement.md"
  ]
}

@skills {
  expert: {
    content: """..."""
    sealed: ["content", "description"]
  }
}

@shortcuts {
  "/review": "Review code for quality and best practices"
  "/help": 'Show available commands'
}

@shortcuts {
  "/test": """
    Write unit tests using:
    - Vitest as the test runner
    - AAA pattern (Arrange, Act, Assert)
    - Target >90% coverage
  """
}

@shortcuts {
  # Single-line - simple description
  "/review": "Review code for quality and best practices"

  # Multi-line - detailed instructions
  "/deploy": """
    Deploy to production:
    1. Run tests: pnpm test
    2. Build: pnpm build
    3. Deploy: pnpm deploy:prod
  """

  # Single-line - short command
  "/format": "Run prettier on all files"
}

@meta {
  team: Frontend  # Same as "Frontend"
}

tags: [frontend react typescript]
patterns: ["hooks" "composition" "render props"]
numbers: [1 2 3]

code: {
  style: "functional"
  testing: {
    required: true
    coverage: 80
  }
}

@meta {
  id: "template-example"
  syntax: "1.0.0"
  params: {
    projectName: string
    port: number = 3000
  }
}

@identity {
  """
  You are working on {{projectName}}.
  """
}

@context {
  project: {{projectName}}
  devServer: "http://localhost:{{port}}"
}

# Environment variable - from system at parse time
apiUrl: ${API_URL:-https://api.example.com}

# Template variable - from @inherit params at resolve time
project: {{projectName}}

strictness: range(1..10)
verbosity: range(0..5) = 2

format: enum("json", "text", "markdown")
level: enum("debug", "info", "warn", "error") = "info"

# This is a comment
@meta {
  id: "project"  # Inline comment
  syntax: "1.0.0"
}

@meta { id: "my-project" syntax: "1.0.0" }

# Import from a public GitHub repo
@use github.com/acme/shared-standards/@fragments/security

# Import from GitLab
@use gitlab.com/myorg/prompts/@stacks/python

# Exact tag
@use github.com/acme/shared-standards/@org/base@1.2.0

# Semver range (latest compatible patch)
@use github.com/acme/shared-standards/@org/base@^1.0.0

# Branch
@use github.com/acme/shared-standards/@org/base@main

@meta { id: "my-project" syntax: "1.0.0" }

# Repo has SKILL.md but no .prs files — auto-discovered
@use github.com/some-org/claude-skills/skills/tdd-workflow

# With alias (configured as @company -> github.com/acme/base)
@inherit @company/@org/base

# Equivalent full URL import
@inherit github.com/acme/base/@org/base

@standards {
  diagrams: {
    format: "Mermaid"
    types: [flowchart sequence]
    """
    Example:
    ```
<!-- playground-link-start -->
<a href="https://getpromptscript.dev/playground/?s=N4IgZglgNgpgziAXAbVABwIYBcAWSQwAeGAtmrAHRoBOCANCAMYD2AdljO-gAJxYasAJhmqC4AAmAAdVuPGCIGAObVScRJJly5YZtRLYNUkAFkY+jBEHGt2rAE808DcjBRmAd0Y4RWcXBgARwBXTkYYAF1bORsQG1ltAFFiMlhEEABfCIZOLGp7fCJSchgqWhAGADdzOAg2fABGTKA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Try_in-Playground-blue?style=flat-square" alt="Try in Playground" />
</a>
<!-- playground-link-end -->
mermaid
    flowchart LR
      A[Input] --> B[Process] --> C[Output]
    ```
    """
  }
}

@standards {
  diagrams: {
    format: "Mermaid"
    types: [flowchart sequence]
    example: """
      ```
<!-- playground-link-start -->
<a href="https://getpromptscript.dev/playground/?s=N4IgZglgNgpgziAXAbVABwIYBcAWSQwAeGAtmrAHRoBOCANCAMYD2AdljO-gAJxYasAJhmqC4AAmAAdVuPGCIGAObVScRJJly5YZtRLYNUkAFkY+jBEHGt2rAE808DcjBRmAd0Y4RWcXBgARwBXTkYYAF1bOSJSchgjEBsQEABfCIZOLGp7fFiyShp6EAA3czgINnwARjSgA" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">
  <img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Try_in-Playground-blue?style=flat-square" alt="Try in Playground" />
</a>
<!-- playground-link-end -->
mermaid
      flowchart LR
        A[Input] --> B[Process] --> C[Output]
      ```
    """
  }
}

@knowledge {
  """
  Multiline content works directly in blocks
  without needing a key assignment.
  """
}

@context {
  api-endpoint: "${API_ENDPOINT}"
  environment: "${NODE_ENV:-development}"
}

@meta {
  id: "env-vars-example"
  syntax: "1.0.0"
}

@context {
  project: "My App - ${PROJECT_NAME:-default}"

  """
  Running in ${NODE_ENV:-development} mode.
  API Key: ${API_KEY}
  """
}