Prompts vs work packs

Prompts wander.
Work packs hold the line.

A free-form prompt is not enough context for a real coding ticket. A bounded Markdown work pack tells the AI where it can and cannot go, what tests must pass, and when to stop and ask.

Side by side

Free-form prompt vs Motiocomp work pack

Different layers in the AI coding stack. They are not the same job.

CapabilityFree-form promptMotiocomp work pack
Captures the goallimitedyes
Bounded file scopenoyes
Do-not-touch listnoyes
Required testsnoyes
Surfaces missing questionsnoyes
Safe-for-agent verdictnoyes
Repeatable across ticketsnoyes
Same contract every timenoyes
Use them together

When to reach for each.

Use Free-form prompt when

Free-form prompt

Quick exploration. One-off questions. Anything that does not touch shared code.

Use Motiocomp work pack when

Motiocomp work pack

Real tickets that ship to production. Anything that needs bounded scope, tests, and a review verdict.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is this just a prompt template?

It is a structured Markdown contract that always has the same fields, populated from the ticket and repo context. Agents rely on the structure.

Does this slow me down?

No. Compiling takes seconds, and saves the rounds of back-and-forth that a free-form prompt usually triggers.

Can I extend the pack?

Yes. Workspaces can add custom sections like compliance notes or data classification rules.

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