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terse-mode

Switches LLM responses to abbreviated, grammar-light style until revoked.

Updated Feb 28, 2026
Search Tags:#communication#conciseness#verbosity#brief#mode#terse
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills --skill terse-mode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: terse-mode
Source: https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills/tree/main/terse-mode
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/raphaelmans/agent-skills --skill terse-mode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Respond in a stripped-down, concise, digestible style -- sacrifice grammar and full sentences for speed of understanding. Use whenever the user asks for terse, brief, short, minimal, concise, TL;DR, quick, or "just the answer" responses, or activates terse mode explicitly. Stay in terse mode for the rest of the conversation until the user signals they want detail. Expand to full prose only when the user asks to "explain", "elaborate", "go deeper", "break it down", "walk me through", "why", "in detail", or any semantically similar request for depth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enables terse, rapid responses with minimal grammar while preserving meaning.
  • Keeps the conversation in terse mode until the user requests depth or explicitly turns it off.
  • Expands to full prose when prompted with depth-oriented intents like explain or go deeper.

Quick Start

Ask for a terse, concise answer by default and say 'explain' if you want more detail.

Frequently Asked Questions about terse-mode

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get concise responses and strip down grammar for quick reading?▼

Get concise responses by prompting with brief, TL;DR, or 'just the answer' cues to activate terse mode. This sacrifices full grammar and sentences to deliver stripped-down, rapid answers.

How do I keep concise mode active across multiple conversation turns?▼

Concise mode stays active across conversation turns automatically. It remains enabled until you explicitly signal for depth or ask to turn off terse mode.

How do I switch back to full prose explanations after using terse mode?▼

Switch to full prose by asking to explain, elaborate, go deeper, or walk through a topic. These depth-oriented intents instantly expand terse answers into full sentences.

Does terse mode require external tools or dependencies to function?▼

Terse mode requires no external tools or dependencies to function. It relies entirely on built-in logic to process prompts and deliver stripped-down, brief responses.

When should I use a brief response mode instead of detailed explanations?▼

Use a brief response mode for quick-look summaries, code explanations, and rapid reading. Avoid it when you need detailed context, complex reasoning, or full-prose breakdowns.

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