YAML Prompting with PromptDC

Generate clean, human-readable YAML prompt structures on macOS and Windows. Use PromptDC with the Code profile across IDEs like Cursor and VS Code, terminal CLIs like Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini CLI, or any web browser and desktop app.

YAML Format

Structured prompt engineering for AI coding.

Surfaces

Desktop app, terminal CLIs, Chrome extension & IDE extensions.

Zero Manual Formatting

Rewrites natural language inputs into valid YAML output automatically.

YAML Prompting Examples

See how natural language instructions are transformed into clean, indentation-structured YAML ready for AI coding tools, IDEs, and terminal CLIs.

Your text prompt

Input
create a website for a web desinger

YAML output

PromptDC enhanced
project_type: modern portfolio website
target_audience: web designer
requirements:
  - visually striking, clean, and modern UI
  - responsive design for all devices
  - homepage with designer introduction and featured work
  - portfolio/gallery section with images, descriptions, and project links
  - about section with bio, skills, and experience
  - contact form with email integration
  - social links and downloadable resume
  - fast loading, accessible, and SEO-friendly
  - light/dark mode toggle
technology_stack:
  - Next.js or React
  - Tailwind CSS or styled-components
  - Form handling with EmailJS or similar
  - Animation using Framer Motion or CSS transitions
design_instructions:
  - use ample whitespace and bold typography
  - highlight portfolio pieces with subtle hover effects
  - intuitive navigation bar, sticky or collapsible on mobile
  - consistent color palette suited for creative professionals
  - micro-interactions for buttons and navigation
deployment:
  - ready for deployment on Vercel, Netlify, or similar platforms

Why Use YAML Format?

Discover the key benefits of using YAML output in your coding workflow.

One-Click YAML Output

Press ⌘⇧E / Ctrl+Shift+E anywhere or use the browser and IDE extensions to get structured YAML prompts instantly.

No Manual Syntax Formatting

PromptDC automatically turns natural language requests into valid, indentation-perfect YAML specifications every time.

Every App, IDE & Terminal

Enhance prompts directly inside macOS & Windows apps, IDE chat panels (Cursor, VS Code), and terminal CLIs (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI).

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