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Best Prompt Frameworks in 2025: CRISPE, APE, ROLE, SxS and More

A practical 2025 guide to the most effective prompt frameworks with copy‑paste templates, pros/cons, and when to use each.

PromptBuilder Team
August 7, 2025
2 min read

Best Prompt Frameworks in 2025

Prompt frameworks give you reliable structure. Below are the most effective options in 2025 with a quick definition, a copy‑paste template, and when to use them.

CRISPE

What it is: Context – Role – Input – Steps – Parameters – Example.

Template

Context: {{background}}
Role: You are {{expert role}}
Input: {{your task or data}}
Steps: {{numbered steps}}
Parameters: {{constraints, tone, length}}
Example: {{illustrative sample if helpful}}

Best for: Multi‑step tasks where constraints matter.

APE (Ask–Plan–Execute)

Template

Ask: {{clear objective}}
Plan: Outline a plan in steps before answering.
Execute: Provide the final answer following the plan.

Best for: Analysis and problem‑solving with visible reasoning.

ROLE

Set the model’s role, objectives, limitations, and evaluation rubric.

Role: {{expert}}
Objectives: {{goals}}
Limitations: {{scope, do/don’t}}
Evaluation: {{how output will be judged}}

Self‑Consistency / SxS

Generate multiple candidates, then compare side‑by‑side and select the best.

Produce 3 solutions with different approaches.
Then compare them side‑by‑side and select the best with a brief rationale.

Copy‑Paste Examples

  1. Marketing brief using CRISPE
  2. Technical RFC using ROLE
  3. Data analysis using APE + SxS

When to Use Which Framework

  • CRISPE: strict constraints, multi‑step tasks
  • APE: problems requiring planning
  • ROLE: governance and safety
  • SxS: creative or ambiguous tasks

FAQ

What’s the most reliable prompt framework in 2025? CRISPE for constrained tasks; APE when reasoning quality matters.

Do frameworks work across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini? Yes. Adjust tone/limits and provide examples suited to each model.


See also: Advanced Prompting Techniques for 2025 and our pillar Prompt Engineering in 2025.