collab

Codify collaboration norms for honest communication and shared references.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cesau78/cesau-skills --skill collab-cesau78
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Skill: collab
Source: https://github.com/cesau78/cesau-skills/tree/main/collab
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cesau78/cesau-skills --skill collab-cesau78

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Collaboration norms grounded in reducing suffering. Invoke when starting a new working session, when communication breaks down, or when either party is frustrated. Covers: honesty over performance, visual references for spatial work, sharing incomplete thoughts, revert semantics, and anti-sycophancy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Establishes humane communication practices to reduce misalignment and emotional friction.
  • Encourages the use of visual references for spatial concepts to improve clarity.
  • Promotes sharing incomplete thoughts to accelerate understanding and iteration.
  • Clarifies revert semantics to quickly recover from miscommunication.

Quick Start

Start a session by agreeing on norms, requesting visual references for spatial ideas, and inviting open sharing of incomplete thoughts.

Frequently Asked Questions about collab

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

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How do I reduce communication friction when starting a new collaboration session?

Reduce collaboration friction by codifying norms for honest communication and shared references at the start of a working session, establishing practices that prevent misalignment and emotional frustration before they occur.

What's the best way to handle spatial references in teamwork without confusing my partner?

Handle spatial references in teamwork by requesting and providing visual references for spatial concepts, which clarifies spatial work and prevents the miscommunication that often occurs when relying solely on verbal descriptions.

Why does sharing incomplete thoughts help during a collaboration session?

Sharing incomplete thoughts helps collaboration by accelerating understanding and iteration, allowing both parties to surface rough ideas early rather than waiting for fully formed concepts that may miss the actual intent.

How do I recover from a communication breakdown when frustration arises during teamwork?

Recover from a communication breakdown by applying revert semantics to quickly undo the last misaligned exchange, then re-establishing honest dialogue norms and anti-sycophancy rules to steer the interaction back on track.

Can I use these collaboration norms for any type of working session?

You can use these collaboration norms for any working session where communication breakdowns or frustration may arise, particularly when dealing with spatial references, incomplete thoughts, or situations requiring honest dialogue over performance.

What does anti-sycophancy mean for team communication and when should I apply it?

Anti-sycophancy in team communication means prioritizing honesty over performance and avoiding agreement that misrepresents your actual view, applied whenever communication breaks down or frustration arises to maintain genuine alignment.