ls-tldr

Produce low-token TLDR summaries for the remainder of a conversation.

Updated Aug 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness --skill ls-tldr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ls-tldr
Source: https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness/tree/main/liteharness/catalog/skills/ls-tldr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ahostbr/liteharness --skill ls-tldr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It solves the problem of verbose, high-token responses by forcing concise TLDR-style output for the remainder of the conversation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Low-token TLDR responses: Keeps answers short to reduce cost and noise when you just need the gist.
  • Conversation-scoped behavior: Applies to the rest of the current conversation rather than a single message.
  • Use Case: When reviewing changes in a large repository, ask for a brief summary instead of extended explanations to quickly decide what to do next.

Quick Start

Ask your AI assistant for a TLDR of the latest changes you made so far.

Frequently Asked Questions about ls-tldr

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get concise TLDR summaries instead of verbose AI responses?▼

To get concise TLDR summaries, you can enforce conversation-wide output brevity. This approach forces low-token responses for the remainder of a discussion, reducing verbosity and noise when you only need the gist.

What is the best way to reduce token usage during an ongoing coding discussion?▼

Reducing token usage during ongoing coding discussions is achieved by applying conversation-scoped instructions. This enforces low-token TLDR responses for the remainder of the session, providing brief confirmations rather than detailed narratives.

Can I limit AI output length for an entire conversation rather than a single message?▼

Yes, you can limit AI output length for an entire conversation using conversation-scoped behavior. This applies a consistent low-token count requirement to all subsequent responses, ensuring ongoing output brevity throughout the active session.

When do I need low-token summaries for repository change reviews?▼

You need low-token summaries for repository change reviews when quickly deciding what to do next. Requesting a brief TLDR of recent changes avoids extended explanations, reducing cost and noise while reviewing large codebases.

Does applying conversation control for concise responses require any dependencies?▼

Applying conversation control for concise responses requires no dependencies. It operates as a standalone instruction set to enforce output brevity, requiring no additional components or environment setup to function.

Why use a TLDR instruction instead of asking for a short answer each time?▼

Using a TLDR instruction provides conversation-scoped behavior, enforcing low-token output for the entire discussion. This differs from single-message requests by consistently applying brevity rules, preventing verbose responses across all subsequent interactions.