ponytail Skill

Makes your AI agent think like the laziest senior dev in the room. The best code is the code you never wrote.

Skills#11 · score 77GitHub

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 folder

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Repository facts

Repositorygithub.com/DietrichGebert/ponytail
GitHub stars174,273
Forks9,488
LicenceMIT
Last updated2026-10-18
Created2026-06-12
Main languageJavaScript
Topicsagent-skills ai-agents claude claude-code claude-code-plugin cursor-rules developer-tools llm
Homepagehttps://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.