What it does
Prompt engineering means writing instructions (prompts) that get better results from AI models like ChatGPT. This list gathers resources on that skill and on context engineering, which is about giving AI the right background information.
It covers research papers, tools, AI coding assistants, models, datasets, books and courses, and has a suggested path for beginners.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to learn to use AI models more effectively, from beginners to researchers.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. It's a reading list on GitHub; nothing to install. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- FreeNothing to pay or sign up for.
- Runs on
- Web browser
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Open the project page and follow the Start Here section for beginners.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe