lean-context

Installation
SKILL.md

Lean Context Mode

Context efficiency rules are already enforced globally via CLAUDE.md. This skill adds conversation-specific actions when things are getting long.

Actions (do all of these immediately)

  1. Checkpoint summary: Write a 2-3 sentence summary of everything accomplished so far and what remains. This creates a "save point" that survives compaction.

  2. Stale context audit: Identify any large tool outputs earlier in the conversation that are no longer needed (old file reads, long bash outputs, superseded diffs). Note them — they'll be compressed first.

  3. Remaining work estimate: List what's left to do. If multiple independent tasks remain, suggest parallel agent delegation to keep the main context lean.

  4. Strict mode reminder: For the rest of this conversation:

    • Re-read nothing — reference earlier checkpoint summaries instead
    • Delegate ANY research to Explore agents
    • Keep all responses to 1-3 sentences unless showing code

Output

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Jun 10, 2026
lean-context — kevinchamplin/claude-skills