ponytail Skill
Makes your AI agent think like the laziest senior dev in the room. The best code is the code you never wrote.
What it does
Makes your AI agent think like the laziest senior dev in the room. The best code is the code you never wrote.
How to install the ponytail Skill
For Claude Code or Codex, put the folder that holds SKILL.md into your skills folder (~/.claude/skills/). In the Claude app, zip that folder and upload it under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DietrichGebert/ponytail.git
# put the folder with SKILL.md into your skills folderSkim a repository or server you do not know before you connect it. Keys and passwords go only to the provider.
Repository facts
| Repository | github.com/DietrichGebert/ponytail |
|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 174,273 |
| Forks | 9,488 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-10-18 |
| Created | 2026-06-12 |
| Main language | JavaScript |
| Topics | agent-skills ai-agents claude claude-code claude-code-plugin cursor-rules developer-tools llm |
| Homepage | https://ponytail.dev |
Why it was picked · #11 · score 77
- Popularity (47%)94
- Trust (33%)100
- Member reviewsNot used this week
- Search demand (20%)0
- Search and AI Overview presenceNot used this week
Source: GitHub · 174,270 stars · First picked 2026-10-20
Trust checks
- ✓ Recent activity
- ✓ Clear description
- ✓ Licence stated
- ✓ Not archived
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Questions people ask
What is the ponytail Skill?
Makes your AI agent think like the laziest senior dev in the room. The best code is the code you never wrote. It is listed on GitHub and ranks #11 (score 77) in ListeningMind.AI's weekly picks.
How do I install the ponytail Skill?
Clone github.com/DietrichGebert/ponytail and put the folder that holds SKILL.md into ~/.claude/skills/. In the Claude app, upload that folder as a zip.
Is it free?
Yes. It is an open-source repository under MIT. Outside services the skill calls may charge separately.
How much does it cost?
Free (open source). The provider may charge for use on its own terms.
Can I trust it?
Checks passed: Recent activity, Clear description, Licence stated, Not archived. Skim a server or repository you have not used before connecting it.