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Simplifies code for clarity without changing behavior. An agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills.
Install Simplify
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplify --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .claude/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .claude/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplifyType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplify --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .agents/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .agents/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplify --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .cursor/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .cursor/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git --path simplify--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplify --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .gemini/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .gemini/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplifyInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .github/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .github/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install akitaonrails/my-skills simplify --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/simplify .opencode/skills/simplify && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "simplify" agent skill from https://github.com/akitaonrails/my-skills/tree/master/simplify into .opencode/skills/simplify/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "simplify", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
simplify- GitHub stars
- 216
- Token cost
- ~1.2k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 641 words
- Files
- 3
- Skills in repo
- 18
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Simplifies code for clarity without changing behavior. An agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills.
- Works in 9 steps: Preserve Behavior Exactly → Follow Project Conventions → Prefer Clarity Over Cleverness → …
- Maintainability
- SKILL.md covers Overview, When to Use, The Five Principles and Process, plus 2 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
Simplify is an agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills. Simplifies code for clarity without changing behavior. Use for readability, maintainability, and complexity reduction after behavior is understood.
Its SKILL.md is about 1.2k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 2 other files (for example `README.md` and `codemap.md`).
It sits in Development, covering Plain language and style rules. The repository describes itself as: akitaonrails' personal skills (not tailored for general usage).
When your agent uses it
- Maintainability
- Complexity reduction after behavior is understood
Example prompts
- “Use the simplify skill to simplify code for clarity without changing behavior. An agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills”
- “/simplify”
Workflow steps
9 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.
- Preserve Behavior Exactly
- Follow Project Conventions
- Prefer Clarity Over Cleverness
- Maintain Balance
- Scope to What Changed
- Understand Before Touching
- Look for Simplification Opportunities
- Apply Changes Incrementally
- Verify the Result
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 285ca82. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Simplify loads about 1.2k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 39 tokens; SKILL.md has 641 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 641 words (~1,183 tokens).
“Simplify code by reducing complexity while preserving exact behavior. The goal is not fewer lines — it's code that is easier to read, understand, modify, and debug. Every simplification must pass a simple test: "Would a new team member understand…”
- name
- simplify
Files
SKILL.md and 2 other files in simplify of akitaonrails/my-skills.
- SKILL.md
- README.md
- codemap.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 285ca82
Compare with similar skills
Simplify next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify this skillakitaonrails/my-skills | 216 | — | ~1.2k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Issue BriefVasiHemanth/tokentelemetry | 377 | — | ~1.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Jgrepkeltokhy/jgrep | 136 | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Agent Stylepchalasani/claude-code-tools | 2k | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Changelog Style Ruleshardisgroupcom/sfdx-hardis | 403 | — | ~1.4k | Automated safety check: Pass | AGPL-3.0 | |
| Tabler Docs Writertabler/tabler | 42k | — | ~2.5k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Simplify
What does Simplify do?
Simplifies code for clarity without changing behavior. An agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills. Simplify is an agent skill from akitaonrails/my-skills. Simplifies code for clarity without changing behavior.
When should I use Simplify?
Simplify fits situations like: maintainability; complexity reduction after behavior is understood.
How do I install Simplify in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (simplify in akitaonrails/my-skills) into .claude/skills/simplify in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Simplify in Codex?
Run `npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (simplify in akitaonrails/my-skills) into .agents/skills/simplify in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Simplify in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add akitaonrails/my-skills --skill simplify -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/simplify, .gemini/skills/simplify, .github/skills/simplify and .opencode/skills/simplify in your project.
What does Simplify need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Simplify is instructions for the agent only.
Does Simplify access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Simplify safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Simplify use?
No licence was found for Simplify or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Simplify use?
About 1.2k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.
What are the alternatives to Simplify?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Simplify: Issue Brief (VasiHemanth/tokentelemetry, 377 stars), Jgrep (keltokhy/jgrep, 136 stars), Agent Style (pchalasani/claude-code-tools, 2k stars) and Changelog Style Rules (hardisgroupcom/sfdx-hardis, 403 stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Simplify?
akitaonrails (a GitHub user) maintains it in akitaonrails/my-skills, which has 216 GitHub stars. The repository holds 18 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on September 23, 2026.
Source: akitaonrails/my-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.