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ponytail--ponytail-help

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

Updated Dec 3, 2025
Search Tags:#slash commands#cheatsheet#reference card#code simplicity#ponytail#plugin help
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hhenrichsen/dots --skill ponytail-ponytail-help-hhenrichsen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ponytail--ponytail-help
Source: https://github.com/hhenrichsen/dots/tree/main/dot_skills/ponytail/ponytail-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hhenrichsen/dots --skill ponytail-ponytail-help-hhenrichsen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users of the ponytail plugin need a fast way to recall its modes, skills, slash commands, and configuration options without reading full documentation. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Command Reference: Lists all ponytail levels (lite, full, ultra) and skills (ponytail, ponytail-review, ponytail-audit, ponytail-debt, ponytail-gain, ponytail-help) with their triggers. - Configuration Guide: Shows how to set the default mode via the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable or config.json file. - Use Case: When you forget which slash command runs the over-engineering audit, invoke /ponytail-help to see the full command table instantly. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to show the ponytail help reference card to see all available modes and commands.

Frequently Asked Questions about ponytail--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 (lite, full, ultra) and skills with their triggers. It is a one-shot display that does not change your current mode.

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

Lite builds what is asked and names a lazier alternative in one line. Full enforces the ladder of YAGNI, stdlib, native, one line, minimum, and is the default. Ultra is a YAGNI extremist that prefers deletion over addition and challenges requirements.

How do I change the default ponytail mode?▼

Set the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable, or edit ~/.config/ponytail/config.json with a defaultMode value such as lite or off. Resolution order is environment variable, then config file, then full.

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.

Does ponytail-help work with Codex and OpenCode?▼

Yes. Codex uses the @ponytail-help form, while Claude Code and OpenCode use the /ponytail-help slash command. OpenCode ships all six ponytail skills as slash commands.

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