terse-mode

Install a token-efficiency output contract for the current session and project: writes strict brevity rules into CLAUDE.md (answer-first structure, no tool-call narration, no restated questions, no preamble filler, code without prose bookends), defines exceptions where brevity is banned (error reports, destructive-action confirmations, multi-step summaries), measures the token savings on a real sample, and installs a 'verbosity check' self-audit trigger. Use when the user says: be more concise, stop being verbose, save tokens, terse mode, shorter answers, cut the fluff, too wordy, reduce token usage, stop narrating, answer-first, brevity mode, caveman mode, or complains that replies are long.

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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

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~/.claude/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md

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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install terse-mode --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about terse-mode

What does the terse-mode skill do?

How do I install the terse-mode skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install terse-mode` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/terse-mode/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does terse-mode work with?

terse-mode runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the terse-mode skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use terse-mode after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/terse-mode` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the terse-mode skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.