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)
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Checkpoint summary: Write a 2-3 sentence summary of everything accomplished so far and what remains. This creates a "save point" that survives compaction.
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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any large tool outputs earlier in the conversation that are no longer needed (old file reads, long bash outputs, superseded diffs).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.
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Remaining work estimate: List what's left to do. If multiple independent tasks remain, suggest parallel agent delegation to keep the main context lean.
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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