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ponytail-help

Displays a quick-reference card for ponytail modes, skills, and commands.

Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#claude code#slash commands#plugin#yagni#help#reference card#ponytail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer --skill ponytail-help-cloudofgeorge
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ponytail-help
Source: https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer/tree/main/skills/engineering/optimization/ponytail/ponytail-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudofgeorge/AI-hands-Engineer --skill ponytail-help-cloudofgeorge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users of the ponytail plugin often forget which modes, slash commands, and configuration options are available, forcing them to dig through external documentation mid-session. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-shot reference card: Shows all ponytail levels (lite, full, ultra), skills, and commands in a single display without changing mode or persisting state. - Configuration guidance: Explains how to set the default mode via the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable or a config.json file. - Update instructions: Covers enabling auto-update and manual refresh through the Claude Code plugin marketplace. - Use Case: A developer forgets how to switch ponytail to ultra mode, invokes /ponytail-help, and immediately sees the trigger table and configuration options. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to show ponytail help to display the full reference card of modes, skills, and commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about ponytail-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I see all ponytail commands and modes?▼

Invoke /ponytail-help, or say "ponytail help" or "what ponytail commands". The skill displays a one-shot reference card listing levels, skills, and commands without changing your current mode.

What are the ponytail lite, full, and ultra modes?▼

Lite builds what is asked while naming the lazier alternative, full enforces the YAGNI-to-minimum ladder as the default, and ultra challenges requirements and prefers deletion before addition.

How do I change the default ponytail mode?▼

Set the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable, or edit the config.json file in ~/.config/ponytail (or %APPDATA%\ponytail on Windows). The environment variable takes priority over the config file, which defaults to full.

Does ponytail-help change my current mode?▼

No. It is a one-shot display that does not change mode, write flag files, or persist anything. Your active ponytail level remains exactly as it was before invocation.

How do I turn off ponytail mode?▼

Say "stop ponytail" or "normal mode", or run /ponytail off. You can resume anytime with /ponytail, and setting "off" in the config disables auto-activation on session start.

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