tldr

Summarizes chat responses into short TL;DR format with a next step.

Updated Jul 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills --skill tldr-bbenefield89
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: tldr
Source: https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills/tree/main/skills/tldr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bbenefield89/skills --skill tldr-bbenefield89

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Long, verbose AI responses slow down reading and decision-making. This Skill enforces a persistent response mode that condenses every substantive chat reply into a short summary with a clear next step, until the user explicitly turns it off. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Persistent toggle mode: Turn on with /tldr or "tldr mode"; stays active across all responses until the user says "stop tldr" or "normal mode". - Strict summary limits: Each reply is a paragraph of at most 100 words or at most five bullets, prefixed with a # TL;DR heading and followed by a **Next step** section. - Response audit block: Appends a compact audit showing format, word or bullet counts, ASD-STE100 review status, and exceptions. - Use Case: During a long debugging or planning session, enable tldr mode so every status update, code explanation, and skill report arrives as a scannable summary with one concrete next action. ## Quick Start Say "turn on tldr mode" to make every following response a short summary with a next step.

Frequently Asked Questions about tldr

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn on tldr mode for AI chat responses?

Run /tldr or say "tldr mode", "tldr on", or "just the tldr". The mode stays active for every subsequent response until you explicitly say "stop tldr", "tldr off", or "normal mode".

How do I turn off tldr mode?

Say "stop tldr", "tldr off", "normal mode", or "full response". The mode never disables itself; only an explicit user request turns it off, and toggling is confirmed with a brief message.

Does tldr mode shorten code, diffs, and file contents?

No. When a response requires code, commands, tables, diffs, or other artifacts, those are provided in full. The summary limit applies only to the prose summary, not to copy-ready artifacts.

Can I get a full detailed answer while tldr mode is on?

Yes. Ask to "explain fully", "expand", or "give me the details" and the summary limit is suspended for that single response. TL;DR mode automatically resumes on the next response.

Does tldr mode affect other skills or artifacts like tickets and PRs?

It summarizes other skills' chat output but never changes artifact structure. Tickets, PR bodies, and commit messages keep their own format; only their prose follows ASD-STE100 simplified English.