grug

Enforce plain language and grug principles to produce concise AI responses.

9|3|Updated Mar 16, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nobe4/dotfiles --skill grug
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grug
Source: https://github.com/nobe4/dotfiles/tree/main/copilot/skills/grug
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nobe4/dotfiles --skill grug

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates verbose, fluffy AI outputs that bury critical information under unnecessary filler words, pleasantries, and redundant phrasing, saving you time and making key details easy to find immediately.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • No-Fluff Communication Rules: Enforces plain language, cuts all filler and pleasantries, and uses short sentences and active voice to keep responses concise.
  • Grug Software Principles: Applies core engineering best practices like YAGNI, lazy ladder, and 80/20 solutions to code advice and technical decision-making.
  • Use Case: When debugging an auth middleware bug, this Skill cuts the long preamble and leads directly with the root cause and fix, no extra explanation needed.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to debug your auth middleware issue using grug mode to get a concise, no-fluff explanation and immediate fix.

Frequently Asked Questions about grug

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

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How do I get concise AI responses for code debugging instead of long explanations?

To get concise AI responses for code debugging, apply no-fluff communication rules that eliminate filler and lead directly with the root cause and fix. This cuts long preambles, enforcing plain language and strict formatting for high-signal outputs.

What are grug software engineering principles for technical advice?

Grug software engineering principles apply core best practices like YAGNI, lazy ladder, and 80/20 solutions to technical advice. They enforce plain language rules to deliver concise, high-signal responses without extra commentary or verbose explanations.

How do I reduce verbose AI output when writing documentation?

To reduce verbose AI output when writing documentation, enforce plain language rules that cut all filler and pleasantries. Using short sentences and active voice eliminates unnecessary phrasing, ensuring key details are easy to find immediately.

Does plain communication formatting work for general question answering?

Yes, plain communication formatting works for general question answering by applying strict formatting guidelines across all user interactions. It eliminates verbose, low-signal AI outputs and buries critical information under unnecessary filler, maintaining high-signal text.

What is the best way to cut filler words from AI assistant interactions?

The best way to cut filler words from AI assistant interactions is to apply no-fluff communication rules that enforce short sentences and active voice. This eliminates redundant phrasing and pleasantries, delivering strict, high-signal responses without extra commentary.