# Fabric — AI Automation Patterns & Prompt Library

> Curated collection of 100+ reusable AI prompt patterns for summarizing, extracting wisdom, writing, and coding. Run any pattern from CLI with one command. 30,000+ GitHub stars.

## Install

Paste the prompt below into your AI tool:

## Quick Use

1. Install: `go install github.com/danielmiessler/fabric@latest`
2. Setup: `fabric --setup` (configure your LLM API key)
3. Run any pattern:

```bash
# Extract insights from a YouTube video
yt --transcript https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc | fabric --pattern extract_wisdom

# Summarize an article
cat article.txt | fabric --pattern summarize

# Improve code quality
cat code.py | fabric --pattern improve_code
```

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## Intro

Fabric is an open-source framework with 100+ curated AI prompt patterns that turn complex AI tasks into simple one-line CLI commands, with 30,000+ GitHub stars. Each pattern is a battle-tested system prompt for tasks like extracting key insights, summarizing articles, improving code, and analyzing security threats. Best for power users who want repeatable, high-quality AI outputs without writing prompts from scratch. Works with: OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, any OpenAI-compatible API. Setup time: under 5 minutes.

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## Popular Patterns

### `extract_wisdom`
The signature pattern — extracts key ideas, insights, quotes, and recommendations:
```bash
cat transcript.txt | fabric --pattern extract_wisdom
```

### `summarize`
Creates a concise summary with key points:
```bash
cat article.md | fabric --pattern summarize
```

### `improve_code`
Reviews and improves code quality:
```bash
cat main.py | fabric --pattern improve_code
```

### `create_keynote`
Turns content into presentation slides:
```bash
cat research.md | fabric --pattern create_keynote
```

### `analyze_threat`
Security threat analysis from vulnerability reports:
```bash
cat cve_report.txt | fabric --pattern analyze_threat
```

### `write_essay`
Generates well-structured essays on any topic:
```bash
echo "The future of AI agents" | fabric --pattern write_essay
```

### Building Custom Patterns

Create your own in `~/.config/fabric/patterns/my_pattern/system.md`:

```markdown
# IDENTITY and PURPOSE
You are an expert at [your specialty].

# STEPS
1. Read the input carefully
2. [Your specific instructions]

# OUTPUT
- [Expected format]
```

Then: `cat input.txt | fabric --pattern my_pattern`

### Key Stats
- 30,000+ GitHub stars
- 100+ built-in patterns
- 500+ community contributors
- Supports 10+ LLM providers
- Written in Go — fast and portable

### FAQ

**Q: What is Fabric?**
A: Fabric is a CLI framework with 100+ curated AI prompt patterns that turn complex tasks like summarization, analysis, and code improvement into simple one-line commands.

**Q: Is Fabric free?**
A: Yes, fully open-source under MIT license. You need your own LLM API key.

**Q: Can I use Fabric with local models?**
A: Yes, Fabric supports Ollama and any OpenAI-compatible local inference server.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Daniel Miessler](https://github.com/danielmiessler). Licensed under MIT.
>
> [fabric](https://github.com/danielmiessler/fabric) — ⭐ 30,000+

Thanks to Daniel Miessler for making AI prompt engineering accessible through reusable patterns.

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## Quick Use

1. Install: `go install github.com/danielmiessler/fabric@latest`
2. Set up: `fabric --setup` (configure LLM API keys)
3. Run any pattern:

```bash
# Extract insights from a video
yt --transcript https://youtube.com/watch?v=abc | fabric --pattern extract_wisdom

# Summarize an article
cat article.txt | fabric --pattern summarize
```

---

## Intro

Fabric is an open-source framework with 100+ curated AI prompt patterns, 30,000+ GitHub stars. Each pattern is a battle-tested system prompt for tasks like extracting insights, summarizing articles, and improving code. Ideal for power users who want high-quality AI output without writing prompts from scratch. Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and more.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Daniel Miessler](https://github.com/danielmiessler). Licensed under MIT.
>
> [fabric](https://github.com/danielmiessler/fabric) — ⭐ 30,000+


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/fabric-ai-automation-patterns-prompt-library-23b1fdf9
Author: Prompt Lab