silence-as-signal

Detect thinking pauses and suppress proactive suggestions during deep work.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fabioc-aloha/tldr --skill silence-as-signal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: silence-as-signal
Source: https://github.com/fabioc-aloha/tldr/tree/main/.github/skills/silence-as-signal
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fabioc-aloha/tldr --skill silence-as-signal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps AI systems avoid interrupting users by recognizing when silence is more valuable than speech, and by suppressing proactive suggestions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detect user thinking pauses and reduced cognitive load by holding back non-essential prompts.
  • Integrate with related skills to suppress unwanted guidance while preserving direct answers when asked.
  • Use across conversations to minimize interruptions during deep work, reflection, or emotional processing.

Quick Start

Enable silence-as-signal and allow the AI to hold back proactive prompts until you ask for input.

Frequently Asked Questions about silence-as-signal

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

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How do I stop AI proactive suggestions from interrupting my deep work?▼

To stop proactive suggestions from interrupting deep work, you can use a suppression protocol that detects thinking pauses and flow state, holding back non-essential prompts until you explicitly ask for input.

What is cognitive load awareness in interaction design?▼

Cognitive load awareness in interaction design is the mechanism that detects user thinking pauses and reduced mental bandwidth, allowing systems to suppress non-essential prompts and minimize interruptions during complex tasks.

How do I configure an AI to hold space during emotional processing?▼

To configure an AI to hold space during emotional processing, enable a silence-as-signal suppression protocol that recognizes silence cues and suppresses proactive guidance until the user requests direct input.

Does suppressing proactive assistance affect direct answers when asked?▼

Suppressing proactive assistance does not affect direct answers; the suppression protocol only holds back non-essential prompts and unwanted guidance, preserving accurate responses when you explicitly ask for input.

When should I use interruption management for thinking pauses?▼

You should use interruption management for thinking pauses when users are engaged in deep work, reflection, or emotional processing, ensuring that silence is recognized as a valuable signal rather than an opportunity to interject.