The TechBeat: GPT-6 Astra: How to Write Better Prompts and Skills (10/2/2026)

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GPT-6 Astra: How to Write Better Prompts and Skills

By @proflead [ 9 Min read ]
A vague skill description like “help with websites” misfires on unrelated requests. Trigger skills on the specific job, not the topic. Read More.

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