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Prompt Frameworks

CRISPE, RTF, CRAFT

The Problem: With so many prompting techniques, how do you know which structure to use? Are there proven templates you can start with?

The Solution: Use Tested Recipes

Prompt Frameworks are structured templates and patterns that provide a starting point for effective prompts. They're like recipes for chefs — proven combinations that work, which you can customize to taste. Many frameworks incorporate prompt structure principles and can be enhanced with Chain-of-Thought or few-shot examples.

Think of it like tested recipes for chefs:

  • 1. RISEN: Role, Instructions, Steps, End goal, Narrowing
  • 2. CRISPE: Capacity, Role, Insight, Statement, Personality, Experiment
  • 3. CO-STAR: Context, Objective, Style, Tone, Audience, Response
  • 4. RTF: Role, Task, Format

Where Is This Used?

  • Content Creation: Consistent, high-quality outputs
  • Team Standards: Shared prompting conventions
  • Learning: Teaching prompt engineering fundamentals
  • Production Systems: Reliable, repeatable prompt structures

Fun Fact: The most important elements across all frameworks are typically Role, Context, and Task. If you include these three clearly, you're already doing better than 80% of prompts!

Try It Yourself!

Compare different frameworks and see how they structure prompts for better results.

Prompt Frameworks

📝 Frameworks help structure your prompt and remember everything. Choose a framework and fill in the fields — get a ready-made quality prompt!

Choose a framework:

Comprehensive structure for detailed prompts

Fill in the fields:
🔍 Framework comparison:
RTF
Simplest. 3 fields. Fast for technical tasks.
CRAFT
Balanced. 5 fields. Universal for most cases.
CRISPE
Detailed. 5 fields. For complex creative tasks.
RISEN
Step-by-step. 5 fields. For analytics and multi-step tasks.
CO-STAR
Complete. 6 fields. For content with audience and tone awareness.
Key Insight

Frameworks are a checklist for your prompt. They help you remember important details: who responds (role), what's needed (task), how to present (format/tone). Result: fewer revisions, more accurate answers!

Framework Comparison
FrameworkComponentsBest For
RTFRole, Task, FormatQuick technical tasks
RACERole, Action, Context, Expected outputSimple tasks with expected format
CRAFTContext, Role, Action, Format, ToneUniversal balance
CRISPECapacity, Insight, Statement, Personality, ExperimentCreative tasks, copywriting
RISENRole, Instructions, Steps, End goal, NarrowingAnalysis, multi-step tasks
CO-STARContext, Objective, Style, Tone, Audience, ResponseMarketing, audience-aware content
Prompt Templates

Ready-made examples for each framework — copy and adapt to your task.

[Context]
We are launching a meditation app
targeting busy professionals.

[Objective]
Write 3 LinkedIn posts to attract
early adopters for the beta test.

[Style]
Storytelling with personal examples.
Like a TED talk, not an ad.

[Tone]
Warm and supportive, but data-driven.
No esoterics — only science and practice.

[Audience]
Managers and entrepreneurs aged 30–45
experiencing chronic stress.

[Response]
3 ready-to-post entries of 150 words.
Each with a hook, story, CTA, and hashtags.

CO-STAR: Context → Objective → Style → Tone → Audience → Response

Try it yourself

Interactive demo of this technique

Technique Comparison
Demo Mode
Pre-recorded responses
TaskBeginnerWriting

Write an email to a customer apologizing for a delivery delay

Without technique
Without technique
Prompt
Write an email to a customer apologizing for a delivery delay.
Response

Dear Customer,

We apologize for the delivery delay. We are working on resolving the issue. Your order will be delivered soon.

Best regards, Support Team

Tokens:18/45
Time:320ms
Quality:
With Frameworks
With technique
Prompt
Write a customer email using the CRAFT framework: C (Context) — Context: Customer ordered a laptop, delivery delayed by 3 days due to logistics issues R (Role) — Role: Customer success manager, friendly and professional tone A (Action) — Action: Apologize, explain the reason, offer compensation F (Format) — Format: Business email, 3-4 paragraphs, with specific dates T (Target) — Target audience: Loyal customer who values transparency
Response

Subject: Update on your order #A-4821 — new delivery date

Hi Maria,

I am reaching out personally to update you on your laptop delivery (order #A-4821). Due to a delay at our distribution center, delivery has been moved from March 15 to March 18. I understand how frustrating this is, and I sincerely apologize.

To make it right, we have:

  • Upgraded your order to priority shipping (at no cost)
  • Added 500 bonus points to your account
  • Assigned you a dedicated account manager (that is me)

You will receive an SMS with the exact delivery window on March 18. If you have any questions, I am available via this email or at +1 (800) 555-0199.

Best regards, Anna Taylor Customer Success Manager

👁️CRAFT sets 5 parameters: context, role, action, format, target audience
🧠Context (laptop order, 3-day delay) provides specifics instead of generic phrases
🧠Role + target determine the tone: friendly yet professional
✅Result: personalized email with dates, compensation, and contact info
Tokens:105/195
Time:880ms
Quality:
Why this works

The CRAFT framework transforms a vague request into a precise brief. Each parameter (context, role, action, format, target) removes one degree of freedom, leaving the model less room to go off track.

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1.What is the purpose of structured prompt frameworks like CRISP, CO-STAR, and RACE?

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