Ponytail - Claude Code Skill

★ 72,716 · misc · plugin · free & open source

Lazy senior dev mode. Forces the simplest, shortest solution that actually works: YAGNI, stdlib first, no unrequested abstractions.

install in claude code
$npx skills add DietrichGebert/ponytail
paste this into your terminal, then restart Claude Code and run /skills
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What is Ponytail?

Ponytail is a misc agent skill for Claude Code: Lazy senior dev mode. Forces the simplest, shortest solution that actually works: YAGNI, stdlib first, no unrequested abstractions. It has 72,716 stars on GitHub.

How to install Ponytail in Claude Code

  1. Open a terminal in your project.
  2. Run npx skills add DietrichGebert/ponytail
  3. Start (or restart) Claude Code and type /skills to confirm Ponytail is loaded.

FAQ

What is Ponytail?

Ponytail is a misc agent skill for Claude Code: Lazy senior dev mode. Forces the simplest, shortest solution that actually works: YAGNI, stdlib first, no unrequested abstractions. It has 72,716 stars on GitHub.

How do I install Ponytail in Claude Code?

Run "npx skills add DietrichGebert/ponytail" in your terminal, or copy the skill into ~/.claude/skills/ (all projects) or .claude/skills/ (current project). Verify it loaded with the /skills command inside a Claude Code session.

Is Ponytail free?

Yes. Ponytail is open source - the full source is on GitHub at DietrichGebert/ponytail and free to install and use with Claude Code.

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