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ponytail-debt

Scan codebases for 'ponytail:' comments and generate a debt ledger.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#code maintenance#ledger#code scanning#deferred work#code debt
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jimmy071919/iiii-project --skill ponytail-debt-jimmy071919
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ponytail-debt
Source: https://github.com/jimmy071919/iiii-project/tree/main/frontend/.opencode/skills/ponytail-debt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jimmy071919/iiii-project --skill ponytail-debt-jimmy071919

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps manage 'ponytail' debt in codebases, ensuring that deferred work is not forgotten or overlooked.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identifies 'ponytail' Comments: Scans codebase for 'ponytail:' comments that indicate deferred work.
  • Generates Debt Ledger: Collects these comments into a ledger, grouping by file and marking 'no-trigger' comments as rot risk.
  • Use Case: When a team needs to review all 'ponytail' debt to understand what work was deferred and assess its current status.

Quick Start

Use the ponytail-debt skill to scan the current codebase for 'ponytail' debt.

Frequently Asked Questions about ponytail-debt

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I track deferred work and code debt in a codebase?▼

You track deferred work by scanning the codebase for 'ponytail:' comments and collecting them into a ledger, ensuring deferred work is accounted for and not forgotten during code maintenance.

How do I scan codebases to identify deferred work comments?▼

You scan codebases for deferred work comments by using grep to search for 'ponytail:' comments within specified boundaries, which are then categorized and collected for tracking.

What is a 'ponytail' comment in code maintenance?▼

A 'ponytail' comment in code maintenance is a marker indicating deferred work, which is identified and collected into a ledger to help teams track code debt and assess rot risk.

Does this code debt tracking tool require any dependencies?▼

This code debt tracking tool requires grep to scan for comments within specified boundaries and has no other dependencies, allowing easy integration into existing code maintenance workflows.

How do I assess rot risk for deferred work in code?▼

You assess rot risk for deferred work by generating a debt ledger that marks 'no-trigger' comments as rot risk, grouping them by file to help teams review the current status of code debt.

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