Forces Claude to match output scope exactly to what was requested. Triggers before adding error handling for impossible edge cases, extracting one-time abstractions into classes, writing tests that weren't asked for, refactoring surrounding code during a bug fix, or future-proofing with config options nobody requested. Does not trigger when error handling, tests, or validation are the explicit subject of the request. The best code is code you didn't write.
EnglishForces Claude to pause before any high-cost task and ask: "Is there a cleverer, cheaper way to do this?" Triggers before heavy computation, large code generation, repetitive data writing, or any implementation that feels like hard work. Claude must run a full think-twice check — questioning the approach, the scope, and the strategy — before committing tokens to the obvious path. The goal is productive laziness: always find the shortcut if one exists, always do less if less is enough.
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AGENT SKILLS ATLASIncludes Think Twice and other workflows.
Claude Code
Codex
Cursor
GitHub Copilot
Gemini CLISupported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.
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What’s included
Surgical
Forces Claude to match output scope exactly to what was requested. Triggers before adding error handling for impossible edge cases, extracting one-time abstractions into classes, writing tests that weren't asked for, refactoring surrounding code during a bug fix, or future-proofing with config options nobody requested. Does not trigger when error handling, tests, or validation are the explicit subject of the request. The best code is code you didn't write.
Think Twice
Forces Claude to pause before any high-cost task and ask: "Is there a cleverer, cheaper way to do this?" Triggers before heavy computation, large code generation, repetitive data writing, or any implementation that feels like hard work. Claude must run a full think-twice check — questioning the approach, the scope, and the strategy — before committing tokens to the obvious path. The goal is productive laziness: always find the shortcut if one exists, always do less if less is enough.
Quick start
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- Copy the install prompt. Use Copy install prompt above the list.
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Try it with your agent
After installation, start with a request like:
Use the Surgical skill to help with my task.
Ask me for the context you need before getting started.Requirements & license
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