agent-ethos

What problem does it solve?

Minimal-fix coding philosophy helps engineers reduce waste, avoid over-engineering, and keep codebases lean by favoring deletions and strict limits over clever, unnecessary changes.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Encourage deletions and trimming rather than adding abstractions
• Provide hard line/file/PR limits to prevent scope creep
• Guide reviews and writing to prioritize clarity and elegance over cleverness
• Use case: when refactoring, remove redundant code and enforce a minimal change ticket
• Use case: during code reviews, veto unnecessary abstractions and require justification for new logic

Quick Start

Apply this ethos by removing superfluous code and enforcing strict size and complexity limits during every edit or review.