careful-coder

Enforce tier-aware coding discipline with API verification and rollback planning.

2|Updated May 4, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/Ice-teapop/careful-coder --skill careful-coder
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Skill: careful-coder
Source: https://github.com/Ice-teapop/careful-coder/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ice-teapop/careful-coder --skill careful-coder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Careful Coder reduces the most common AI coding failures by enforcing disciplined, context-aware work habits whenever you ask for code changes, debugging, refactors, or new features.

Core Features & Use Cases

It classifies task size so trivial edits stay lightweight while larger changes get deeper reading, rollback planning, verification, and self-checks. It verifies uncertain APIs before use, greps renames across the codebase, blocks scope creep, redacts sensitive project notes, and preserves project-specific facts across sessions. For example, it helps you safely rename a symbol across files, fix a bug without guessing at the API, or keep staging URLs and endpoint conventions available in later chats.

Quick Start

Ask Claude Code to make a code change, such as renaming a symbol, fixing a bug, or adding a feature, and let the skill activate automatically.

Frequently Asked Questions about careful-coder

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I prevent AI from hallucinating APIs when writing or modifying code?

To prevent AI from hallucinating APIs during code modification, apply a coding discipline that requires density classification, context loading, and explicit API verification before use. This approach enforces context-aware work habits to stop unverified API usage.

What is the best way to safely rename a symbol across multiple files in a project?

Safely renaming a symbol across multiple files requires a coding discipline that greps renames across the entire codebase and implements rollback planning. This ensures cross-file changes are tracked and verified without breaking references.

How do I stop AI coding assistants from introducing scope creep during bug fixes?

Stopping AI coding assistants from introducing scope creep requires enforcing tier-aware coding discipline that blocks unauthorized feature additions during bug fixes. It classifies task size to keep trivial edits lightweight while managing larger changes.

How can I preserve project memory and endpoint conventions across different coding sessions?

Preserving project memory and endpoint conventions across coding sessions requires maintaining project-specific facts and staging URLs within a structured context. This prevents skipped context and keeps project notes available in later chats.

Do I need to manually trigger coding discipline checks for single-file edits?

No, you do not need to manually trigger coding discipline checks for single-file edits. The discipline applies automatically when requesting code changes, classifying task density so trivial edits stay lightweight without manual intervention.

Why does AI skip context during cross-session project work and how is it verified?

AI skips context during cross-session project work due to lacking enforced context loading and self-check reporting. Verification is achieved by requiring density classification, hardcode scanning, and self-check reporting to ensure unverified fixes are blocked.