Implement Custom Prompting System

[stephen-cox]

Overview

Add comprehensive custom prompting functionality to Nova AI Assistant, enabling configurable system prompts and a rich library of user-accessible prompts for various tasks and workflows.

Phase 1 Features (Quick Wins - Weeks 1-3)

• System prompt configuration per AI profile
• Basic template engine with variable substitution
• Built-in prompt library (20+ templates)
• Chat command integration (/prompt, /prompts)
• Template categories (writing, development, analysis)

Success Criteria

• Custom prompts improve AI response quality
• 20+ built-in templates working
• Chat commands functional
• User can configure system prompts per profile

Timeline

Week 1: Core prompt system architecture
Week 2: Template library and basic chat integration
Week 3: Advanced features and built-in prompt library

Related Plans

• Detailed implementation plan: .claude/plans/custom-prompting-feature.md
• Quick wins roadmap: .claude/plans/quick-wins-roadmap.md

Priority

🚀 P0 - Phase 1 Quick Win