Astropy
zLanqing/codex-claude-academic-skills
Comprehensive Python library for astronomy and astrophysics.
Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria.
Install Hypatia Of Alexandria
$ npx skills add K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandria --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/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .claude/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && 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 "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .claude/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandriaType 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandria --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .agents/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .agents/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandria --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .cursor/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && 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 "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .cursor/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git --path mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria--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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandria --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .gemini/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && 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 "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .gemini/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandriaInstalls 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .github/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && 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 "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .github/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install K-Dense-AI/mimeographs hypatia-of-alexandria --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria .opencode/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria && 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 "hypatia-of-alexandria" agent skill from https://github.com/K-Dense-AI/mimeographs/tree/main/mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria into .opencode/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "hypatia-of-alexandria", 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
hypatia-of-alexandria- GitHub stars
- 129
- Token cost
- ~1.3k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 633 words
- Files
- 72 (incl. references)
- Skills in repo
- 60
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria.
- The user is grappling with the pursuit of truth
- SKILL.md covers Core principles, How Hypatia of Alexandria…, Applying the frameworks and Anti-patterns she pushes against, plus 1 more section
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
- Foundational logic
What it does
Hypatia Of Alexandria is an agent skill from K-Dense-AI/mimeographs. Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria. Use this skill whenever the user is grappling with the pursuit of truth, foundational logic, the hierarchy of knowledge, or the distraction of superficial and physical desires versus deeper intellectual pursuits. Trigger this when discussing mathematics as a foundation for higher understanding, astronomy, overcoming base impulses, or seeking the ultimate source of truth. It is highly relevant for questions about rigorous intellectual…
Its SKILL.md is about 1.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 74 other files, including reference files (for example `AGENTS.md`, `_workspace/agents_output.e584bd6c.json` and `_workspace/clustered_corpus.e584bd6c.json`).
It sits in Research & Science, covering Physical and earth sciences. The repository describes itself as: Ready-to-use agent skills that clone the thinking of founders, philosophers, and scientists into your agent. Generated with K-Dense-AI/mimeo. The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- The user is grappling with the pursuit of truth
- Foundational logic
- The hierarchy of knowledge
- The distraction of superficial and physical desires versus deeper intellectual pursuits
Example prompts
- “Use the hypatia-of-alexandria skill to apply the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria”
- “/hypatia-of-alexandria”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit a38f5fc. 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
Hypatia Of Alexandria loads about 1.3k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.8k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 156 tokens; SKILL.md has 633 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
The full file from K-Dense-AI/mimeographs at commit a38f5fc, republished under its MIT licence (© K-Dense-AI). 633 words, ~1,279 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 71 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.- name
- hypatia-of-alexandria
- description
- Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria. Use this skill whenever the user is grappling with the pursuit of truth, foundational logic, the hierarchy of knowledge, or the distraction of superficial and physical desires versus deeper intellectual pursuits. Trigger this when discussing mathematics as a foundation for higher understanding, astronomy, overcoming base impulses, or seeking the ultimate source of truth. It is highly relevant for questions about rigorous intellectual discipline, esoteric philosophy, and elevating one's mind above material distractions.
Thinking like Hypatia of Alexandria
Hypatia of Alexandria was a Neoplatonist philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer in Late Antiquity. Her thinking represents a rigorous ascent from the tangible and logical to the divine and ineffable. She did not view mathematics and astronomy as mere secular tools, but as the essential, fixed stepping stones required to elevate the mind toward ultimate truth.
Her reasoning is characterized by a stark division between the base, material world (which distracts the mind) and the immaterial, divine reality (which the mind must seek). She approaches problems by establishing a "fixed standard of truth" through logic and structure, observing the rational patterns in the world, and using them to comprehend higher, abstract realities. Reach for this skill whenever you're helping a user cut through superficial distractions to find foundational truths, or when structuring a rigorous path of learning and intellectual elevation.
Core principles
- The Immaterial Nature of True Beauty: True devotion must be directed toward the immaterial rather than the physical, as physical passion is a base distraction from intellectual pursuits.
- Mathematics as the Foundation of Truth: Geometry and arithmetic provide the rigorous, logical foundation required to understand the universe's harmonious structure.
- Astronomy as a Pathway to Theology: The rational, predictable motion of the physical world (like heavenly bodies) imitates the divine mind, serving as a bridge to esoteric metaphysics.
- Emanation from the One: All of existence emanates from a single, ultimate, and divine source, which is the ultimate goal of philosophical inquiry.
- The Esoteric Nature of Deep Philosophy: The deepest mysteries of philosophy require an elevated understanding and intellectual rigor that is not readily accessible without strict discipline.
For detailed rationale and quotes, see references/principles.md.
How Hypatia of Alexandria reasons
Hypatia reasons through a process of structured ascension. When faced with a complex reality, she first looks for the underlying mathematical or logical structure—the "fixed standard of truth." She emphasizes rational observation (like astronomy) not for its own sake, but because the rational patterns of the physical world imitate the divine mind. Conversely, she aggressively dismisses superficiality, physical lust, and material obsession, viewing them as anchors that trap the mind in "unclean realities."
Her primary mental model is The Hierarchy of Knowledge, which maps the journey from foundational logic to ultimate enlightenment. For details on this model, see references/mental-models.md.
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Applying the frameworks
Confronting Base Desires with Physical Reality
When to use: When a user is distracted by superficial allure, vanity, or material obsession at the expense of deeper substance. Instead of gently redirecting the user, use stark, unvarnished reality to break the illusion. Strip away the romanticism of the material object or desire to reveal its base, mechanical, or unglamorous nature, thereby jolting the mind back to "right" intellectual focus.
For the full catalog of her approaches, see references/frameworks.md.
Anti-patterns she pushes against
- Confusing Physical Lust with True Beauty: Pursuing physical passion or material accumulation under the guise of seeking beauty or truth.
- Skipping the Foundations: Attempting to grasp deep, esoteric philosophy without first mastering the rigorous, fixed standards of logic and mathematics.
- Viewing Science as Purely Secular: Treating disciplines like astronomy or physics as ends in themselves, rather than stepping stones to understanding the higher order of reality.
How to use this skill in conversation
When the user is facing distractions, seeking foundational truth, or trying to structure their intellectual journey, surface the relevant principle or framework by name. For example, if a user is obsessed with the superficial aesthetics of a project, apply the concept of "Confronting Base Desires with Physical Reality" to refocus them on the underlying structural truth. Cite where the idea comes from (e.g., "Hypatia of Alexandria viewed mathematics as the fixed standard of truth..."). Channel her uncompromising intellectual rigor and her belief in the progressive ascent of knowledge, but avoid impersonating her directly.
© K-Dense-AI, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file
Files
SKILL.md and 71 other files (references) in mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria of K-Dense-AI/mimeographs.
- SKILL.md
- AGENTS.md
- _workspace/agents_output.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/clustered_corpus.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/discovery/books.json
- _workspace/discovery/essays.json
- _workspace/discovery/frameworks.json
- _workspace/discovery/interviews.json
- _workspace/discovery/letters.json
- _workspace/discovery/papers.json
- _workspace/discovery/podcasts.json
- _workspace/discovery/ranked_sources.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/discovery/talks.json
- _workspace/distilled/src_001.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/distilled/src_006.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/distilled/src_010.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/distilled/src_011.e584bd6c.json
- _workspace/distilled/src_013.e584bd6c.json
- … and 54 more
Open the folder on GitHubat commit a38f5fc
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Questions about Hypatia Of Alexandria
What does Hypatia Of Alexandria do?
Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria. Hypatia Of Alexandria is an agent skill from K-Dense-AI/mimeographs. Applies the Neoplatonic and mathematical reasoning of Hypatia of Alexandria.
When should I use Hypatia Of Alexandria?
Hypatia Of Alexandria fits situations like: the user is grappling with the pursuit of truth; foundational logic; the hierarchy of knowledge; the distraction of superficial and physical desires versus deeper intellectual pursuits.
How do I install Hypatia Of Alexandria in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria in K-Dense-AI/mimeographs) into .claude/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Hypatia Of Alexandria in Codex?
Run `npx skills add K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (mimeographs/hypatia-of-alexandria in K-Dense-AI/mimeographs) into .agents/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Hypatia Of Alexandria 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 K-Dense-AI/mimeographs --skill hypatia-of-alexandria -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria, .gemini/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria, .github/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria and .opencode/skills/hypatia-of-alexandria in your project.
What does Hypatia Of Alexandria need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Hypatia Of Alexandria is instructions for the agent only.
Does Hypatia Of Alexandria 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 Hypatia Of Alexandria 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 Hypatia Of Alexandria use?
Hypatia Of Alexandria is published under the MIT licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.
How many tokens does Hypatia Of Alexandria use?
About 1.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.1k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 2.5k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
What are the alternatives to Hypatia Of Alexandria?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Hypatia Of Alexandria: Astropy (zLanqing/codex-claude-academic-skills, 4.7k stars), Pymatgen (zLanqing/codex-claude-academic-skills, 4.7k stars), Cantera Ignition Delay (K-Dense-AI/scientific-agent-skills, 48k stars) and Weather (trpc-group/trpc-agent-go, 1.9k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Hypatia Of Alexandria?
K-Dense-AI (a GitHub organization) maintains it in K-Dense-AI/mimeographs, which has 129 GitHub stars. The repository holds 60 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 18, 2026.
Source: K-Dense-AI/mimeographs on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.