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ponytail-help

Displays a quick-reference card for ponytail modes, skills, and commands.

1|Updated Aug 24, 2026
Search Tags:#claude code#slash commands#yagni#help#opencode#reference card#ponytail
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup --skill ponytail-help-cliffvale
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ponytail-help
Source: https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup/tree/main/skills/ponytail-help
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CliffVale/opencode-free-setup --skill ponytail-help-cliffvale

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Users of the ponytail plugin often forget which modes, slash commands, and configuration options are available, forcing them to dig through external documentation mid-session. ## Core Features & Use Cases - One-shot reference card: Shows all ponytail levels (lite, full, ultra), skills, and commands in a single display without changing mode or persisting state. - Configuration guidance: Explains how to set the default mode via the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable or the config.json file. - Update instructions: Documents how to enable auto-update or manually refresh the plugin in Claude Code. - Use Case: While working in a session, you forget whether the review command is /ponytail-review or /ponytail-check, so you invoke /ponytail-help to see the full command table instantly. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to show the ponytail help card by typing /ponytail-help or saying "ponytail help".

Frequently Asked Questions about ponytail-help

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I see all ponytail commands and modes?▼

Invoke /ponytail-help or say "ponytail help" to display the reference card. It lists the three levels (lite, full, ultra), all skills, and their trigger commands in one view.

What is the difference between ponytail lite, full, and ultra modes?▼

Lite builds what is asked and names the lazier alternative in one line. Full enforces the YAGNI ladder from stdlib to minimum code and is the default. Ultra challenges requirements and prefers deletion before addition.

How do I change the default ponytail mode?▼

Set the PONYTAIL_DEFAULT_MODE environment variable, or edit the config.json file in ~/.config/ponytail (or %APPDATA%\ponytail on Windows). The environment variable takes priority over the config file, which takes priority over the built-in full default.

Does ponytail-help change my current mode or settings?▼

No, ponytail-help is a one-shot display only. It does not change the active mode, write flag files, or persist any state, so your current session configuration remains untouched.

How do I turn off ponytail mode during a session?▼

Say "stop ponytail" or "normal mode", or run /ponytail off. You can resume at any time with /ponytail, and setting "off" in the config disables auto-activation on session start.

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