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Chesterton Audit

Agent skill
1 skill

Audit existing code, config, or rules before deleting or replacing them. Trigger on "delete this", "remove this", "clean up", "why is this here", "looks unused", "can we drop", "dead code", "simplify", "strip out", "refactor away", "rewrite this", "redo this". Forces explicit enumeration of why the existing thing exists before removing it, so hidden load-bearing behavior doesn't disappear with the delete.

Install with
Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

Supported by the Atlas install prompt. Skill-specific requirements vary.

Skill stats

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About this skill

Audit existing code, config, or rules before deleting or replacing them. Trigger on "delete this", "remove this", "clean up", "why is this here", "looks unused", "can we drop", "dead code", "simplify", "strip out", "refactor away", "rewrite this", "redo this". Forces explicit enumeration of why the existing thing exists before removing it, so hidden load-bearing behavior doesn't disappear with the delete.

Quick start

  1. Copy the install prompt. Use the green button above this README.
  2. Send it to your agent. Paste it into your coding agent’s chat and send.
  3. Review the setup. Your agent checks the skill’s instructions, requirements, and installation scope.
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About this listing

Category
Engineering
Reported license
Not specified
Listing language (estimated)
English
Review status
Not individually reviewed
Agent compatibility
Atlas installation supports Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor. Skill-specific dependencies and features are checked during setup.
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