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ponytail-help

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

Updated May 24, 2026
Search Tags:#minimalism#claude code#slash commands#yagni#help#reference card#ponytail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MWest2020/skill-forge --skill ponytail-help-mwest2020
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ponytail-help
Source: https://github.com/MWest2020/skill-forge/tree/main/skills/ponytail-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MWest2020/skill-forge --skill ponytail-help-mwest2020

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users of the ponytail minimalism toolkit need a fast way to recall its modes, slash commands, and configuration options without digging through external documentation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Reference Card Display: Shows a one-shot summary of ponytail levels (lite, full, ultra), skills, and deactivation commands 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 file, including resolution priority. - Update Instructions: Covers enabling auto-update through the Claude Code plugin marketplace and manual refresh commands. - Use Case: A developer forgets how to switch ponytail to ultra mode mid-session and invokes the help card to see the exact trigger and configuration options. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to show the ponytail help card to see all available modes, commands, and configuration options.

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" to display the reference card listing all levels, skills, and commands. It is a one-shot display that does not change your current mode or persist anything.

What is the difference between ponytail lite, full, and ultra modes?▼

Lite builds what is asked and names the lazier alternative in one line. Full enforces the YAGNI ladder and is the default. Ultra is a YAGNI extremist mode that prefers deletion over addition and challenges requirements before building.

How do I change the default ponytail mode?▼

Set the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable, or edit the config file at ~/.config/ponytail/config.json with a defaultMode value. The environment variable takes priority over the config file, which takes priority over the built-in full default.

Does ponytail-help work with Codex and OpenCode?▼

Yes. Codex uses the @ponytail-help mention form, while Claude Code and OpenCode use the /ponytail-help slash command. OpenCode ships /ponytail and /ponytail-review as well.

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 defaultMode to "off" disables auto-activation at session start.

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