less-is-more
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Write the least code that works, and cut what an AI agent over-built. Use on any coding task: write, fix, refactor, or review a diff. Also when the user says 'less', 'simplify', 'too complex', 'over-engineered', or 'what can we delete'. Not for prose, research, or non-code questions.
Install
npx skills add sno-ai/sno-station-skills --skill less-is-more -a claude-code
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