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chat

Discuss ideas and research topics without modifying the repository.

Updated Aug 13, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#git workflow#claude code#chat#discussion#read-only
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Evolutionary-Leadership/harness --skill chat-evolutionary-leadership
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: chat
Source: https://github.com/Evolutionary-Leadership/harness/tree/main/.claude/skills/chat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Evolutionary-Leadership/harness --skill chat-evolutionary-leadership

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? It provides a safe conversation mode inside Claude Code where you can brainstorm, ask questions, and explore ideas without any risk of accidental commits, pushes, file edits, or deployments to your repository. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Read-only exploration: Inspect code with Read, Glob, and Grep to ground discussions in your actual codebase. - Web research: Use WebSearch and WebFetch to look up references and reason through problems. - Structured replies: Every response ends with a closing block (Good to know, Act later, Act next) that separates discussion from actionable follow-ups. - Use Case: You want to debate the trade-offs of two architectural approaches for a new feature before writing any code. Enter chat mode, discuss freely, then start a fresh session to implement the winning idea. ## Quick Start Run /chat followed by the topic or question you want to discuss, such as asking whether to use optimistic updates or server-driven state for a planned feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about chat

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I brainstorm in Claude Code without changing files?▼

Run /chat followed by your topic to enter a read-only conversation mode. The session can read code and search the web but cannot commit, push, edit files, or run shell commands.

What tools are available in Claude Code chat mode?▼

Chat mode allows Read, Glob, and Grep for inspecting the codebase, plus WebSearch and WebFetch for research. All write operations, bash commands, and git operations are blocked.

Does a chat session create a feature branch on GitHub?▼

No. A pure chat session never pushes, so no feature branch is created and no cleanup is needed. Only if the session pushed earlier does an orphaned branch appear, which /endchat removes.

How do I turn a chat discussion into actual code changes?▼

Chat mode never makes changes itself. Wrap up the conversation, then start a fresh session and describe the feature directly or run /feature with a description to implement it.

When should I run /endchat after a chat session?▼

Only run /endchat if the session pushed a feature branch at some point, leaving an orphan on GitHub. In a pure chat session that pushed nothing, /endchat is unnecessary.

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