prune

Delete pending instincts older than 30 days that were never promoted.

7|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills --skill prune-davie521
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Skill: prune
Source: https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/skills/skills/prune
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills --skill prune-davie521

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Delete pending instincts older than 30 days that were never promoted, reducing clutter and risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prunes stale pending instincts automatically.
  • Helps maintain a clean and secure instincts pool by removing expired items.
  • Use cases include routine cleanup in development environments.

Quick Start

Run the prune command to delete all pending instincts older than 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions about prune

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

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How do I prune stale instincts older than 30 days?

To prune stale instincts, you run the prune command which deletes pending instincts older than 30 days that were never promoted. This prevents drift and reduces clutter in development and testing environments.

What is the best way to clean up auto-generated instincts in a plugin ecosystem?

The best way to clean up auto-generated instincts is using an automated pruning command that removes expired pending items. This maintains a secure instincts pool by deleting unpromoted entries older than 30 days.

Can I preview instinct cleanup before deleting pending items?

Yes, you can preview instinct cleanup using the dry-run flag. This safe preview mode shows what pending instincts older than 30 days will be deleted without actually performing the deletions.

What do I need to access to delete expired instincts safely?

To delete expired instincts, you need the instinct-pruning tool and access to the plugin root. This access is required to perform deletions of stale pending instincts that were never promoted.

Why does pending instinct drift occur in development environments?

Pending instinct drift occurs because auto-generated instincts accumulate over time without promotion. Pruning unpromoted instincts older than 30 days prevents this drift and reduces clutter in automated development workflows.