steno

Interpret stenographic shorthand commands to automate coding workflows.

1|Updated Dec 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/stenograph --skill steno
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: steno
Source: https://github.com/shandley/stenograph/tree/main/.claude/skills/steno
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shandley/stenograph --skill steno

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables fast interpretation and execution of stenographic shorthand commands to automate coding tasks and reduce cognitive load.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Steno-based commands for exploring, creating, and modifying code bases.
  • Branching and session management on a graph-based model (.steno/graph.json) to track work across branches and bookmarks.
  • Transcript-linked workflow exports for documentation and reproducibility.

Quick Start

To start, try a steno command like dx:@src/app.ts to explore a file, or mk:api +auth to create a new API skeleton.

Frequently Asked Questions about steno

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate coding workflows using stenographic shorthand commands?

Stenographic shorthand commands automate coding workflows by interpreting short patterns to explore, create, and modify codebases, reducing cognitive load during interactive development tasks across files and sessions.

Can I manage git branching and session history with a graph-based model?

Branching and session management use a graph-based model in .steno/graph.json to track interactive development work across branches and bookmarks.

How do I export transcripts for coding session documentation?

Transcript-linked workflow exports provide documentation and reproducibility by recording stenographic commands and session activities for automated coding workflows.

What are the basic stenography commands for exploring and creating code?

Basic stenography commands include dx:@path/to/file to explore files and mk:api +feature to create new API skeletons for fast execution of coding tasks.

Do I need specific dependencies to use stenography for coding automation?

No specific dependencies are required to use stenography for coding automation, as the skill operates independently to interpret shorthand commands and manage session data.

How does stenographic shorthand reduce cognitive load during development?

Stenographic shorthand reduces cognitive load by replacing verbose commands with fast, interpretable patterns that automate file exploration, creation, and modification within active sessions.