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Ockhams Razor

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Apply Ockham''s Razor — given a choice between functionally equivalent designs, prefer the simplest. Use when comparing design approaches, evaluating whether a feature is necessary, deciding between elaborate and minimal solutions, auditing a product for accumulated complexity, or pruning features that no longer earn their place. The principle is not "always make things simpler" — it''s "when two designs do the same thing, pick the simpler one." Most design problems involve actual tradeoffs; the razor cuts only when functionality is truly equivalent.

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Claude CodeCodexCursorGitHub CopilotGemini CLI

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

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About this skill

Apply Ockham''s Razor — given a choice between functionally equivalent designs, prefer the simplest. Use when comparing design approaches, evaluating whether a feature is necessary, deciding between elaborate and minimal solutions, auditing a product for accumulated complexity, or pruning features that no longer earn their place. The principle is not "always make things simpler" — it''s "when two designs do the same thing, pick the simpler one." Most design problems involve actual tradeoffs; the razor cuts only when functionality is truly equivalent.

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.
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About this listing

Category
General
Reported license
Apache-2.0
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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