Deepseek Reason
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Reasoning-mode completion against DeepSeek's deepseek-reasoner model (R1) via /v1/chat/completions.
Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in.
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Install The Strong No
$ npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-no --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/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .claude/skills/the-strong-no && 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 "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .claude/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-noType 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-no --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .agents/skills/the-strong-no && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .agents/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-no --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .cursor/skills/the-strong-no && 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 "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .cursor/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git --path skills/the-strong-no--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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-no --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .gemini/skills/the-strong-no && 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 "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .gemini/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-noInstalls 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .github/skills/the-strong-no && 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 "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .github/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills the-strong-no --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/the-strong-no .opencode/skills/the-strong-no && 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 "the-strong-no" agent skill from https://github.com/mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/the-strong-no into .opencode/skills/the-strong-no/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "the-strong-no", 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
the-strong-no- GitHub stars
- 1.4k
- Token cost
- ~987 tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 511 words
- Files
- 1
- Skills in repo
- 1,348
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- MIT
At a glance
Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in.
- Works in 5 steps: Steelman the no. Build the strongest… → Expose the excitement bias. Name what… → Price the hidden costs. Surface the… → …
- Asked talk me out of this
- SKILL.md covers What This Skill Produces, Required Inputs, Framework: Make The Case Against and Output Format, plus 3 more sections
- Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md
What it does
The Strong No is an agent skill from mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills. Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in. Use when asked talk me out of this, should I really do this, what's the case against, or I'm excited but is this a mistake. Produces the strongest honest argument for not doing it, the excitement biases clouding your judgment, the specific conditions under which this is a bad idea for you, and a clear read on whether the strong no actually wins — protecting you from the…
Its SKILL.md is about 990 tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.
The repository describes itself as: 1255 professional Agent Skills for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor & Codex — PRDs, postmortems, leases, medical bills, layoffs, go-bags, new countries. Plain markdown, MIT, in… The licence is MIT.
When your agent uses it
- Asked talk me out of this
- Should I really do this
- Whats the case against
- Im excited but is this a mistake
Example prompts
- “s the case against, or I”
- “/the-strong-no”
Workflow steps
5 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.
- Steelman the no. Build the strongest honest argument for not doing it — as if a wise friend were trying to save you from a mistake.
- Expose the excitement bias. Name what the enthusiasm is hiding — the underestimated cost, the ignored downside, the "this time is…
- Price the hidden costs. Surface the opportunity cost, the energy, and what saying yes means saying no to.
- Define the bad-idea conditions. Under what specific circumstances is this genuinely a mistake for you? Check if you're in them.
- Deliver the verdict honestly. Say whether the no wins — but don't kill a genuinely good idea just to be cautious. Sometimes the excitement…
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 1cbf1f0. 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
The Strong No loads about 987 tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 141 tokens; SKILL.md has 511 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills at commit 1cbf1f0, republished under its MIT licence (© mohitagw15856). 511 words, ~987 tokens.
Download SKILL.mdSave it as
.claude/skills/the-strong-no/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).- name
- the-strong-no
- description
- Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in. Use when asked talk me out of this, should I really do this, what's the case against, or I'm excited but is this a mistake. Produces the strongest honest argument for not doing it, the excitement biases clouding your judgment, the specific conditions under which this is a bad idea for you, and a clear read on whether the strong no actually wins — protecting you from the plans that feel great and end badly.
The Strong No
Excitement is a terrible advisor — it hides costs, silences doubts, and rushes commitment. When you're fired up about something, the one voice you can't generate is the strong, honest "no." This provides it: the best case against, the biases the excitement is creating, and the conditions under which this genuinely is a mistake for you. If the no doesn't hold, you proceed with clearer eyes. If it does, it just saved you.
What This Skill Produces
- The strong no — the most honest, compelling argument against doing this
- The excitement biases — what the enthusiasm is causing you to under-weight (costs, time, downside, the boring middle)
- The bad-idea conditions — the specific circumstances under which this is a mistake for you specifically
- The hidden costs — what you're not pricing in (opportunity cost, energy, what you'd give up)
- The verdict — whether the strong no actually wins, or whether the excitement is justified
Required Inputs
Ask for these if not provided:
- The thing you're excited about — the plan, purchase, commitment, or leap
- Why you want it — the pull (helps spot the bias)
- What you'd give up — time, money, other options
- Your track record — do you tend to over-commit to shiny things? (be honest)
Framework: Make The Case Against
- Steelman the no. Build the strongest honest argument for not doing it — as if a wise friend were trying to save you from a mistake.
- Expose the excitement bias. Name what the enthusiasm is hiding — the underestimated cost, the ignored downside, the "this time is different" story.
- Price the hidden costs. Surface the opportunity cost, the energy, and what saying yes means saying no to.
- Define the bad-idea conditions. Under what specific circumstances is this genuinely a mistake for you? Check if you're in them.
- Deliver the verdict honestly. Say whether the no wins — but don't kill a genuinely good idea just to be cautious. Sometimes the excitement is right.
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Output Format
The exciting thing: [what you want to do]
The strong no: [the best honest case against]. Your excitement is hiding: [the under-weighted costs/downsides]. Hidden costs: [opportunity cost · energy · what you'd give up]. This is a mistake if: [the specific conditions] — are you in them? [y/n]. Verdict: [the no wins — here's why / the excitement is justified — go, eyes open].
Quality Checks
- Builds a genuinely strong case against, not token caution
- Names the specific excitement biases at play
- Prices the hidden/opportunity costs
- Defines the conditions under which it's a mistake for this person
- Gives an honest verdict without killing a genuinely good idea
Anti-Patterns
- Weak caution that doesn't really challenge the excitement.
- Killing every exciting idea reflexively.
- Generic "be careful" with no specific costs or conditions.
- No verdict — leaving the person still just excited.
Example Trigger Phrases
- "Talk me out of buying this thing I'm excited about."
- "I want to quit and travel — what's the strong case against?"
- "Should I really do this, or is the excitement fooling me?"
- "Give me the honest reason not to take this leap."
- "I'm fired up about this idea — is it actually a mistake?"
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Files
Just SKILL.md in skills/the-strong-no of mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills.
Open the folder on GitHubat commit 1cbf1f0
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Questions about The Strong No
What does The Strong No do?
Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in. The Strong No is an agent skill from mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills. Find the real reason to NOT do the exciting thing you're about to commit to — the honest case against, before the excitement carries you in.
When should I use The Strong No?
The Strong No fits situations like: asked talk me out of this; should I really do this; whats the case against; im excited but is this a mistake.
How do I install The Strong No in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/the-strong-no in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills) into .claude/skills/the-strong-no in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install The Strong No in Codex?
Run `npx skills add mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/the-strong-no in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills) into .agents/skills/the-strong-no in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use The Strong No 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 mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills --skill the-strong-no -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/the-strong-no, .gemini/skills/the-strong-no, .github/skills/the-strong-no and .opencode/skills/the-strong-no in your project.
What does The Strong No need to run?
SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: The Strong No is instructions for the agent only.
Does The Strong No 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 The Strong No 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 The Strong No use?
The Strong No 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 The Strong No use?
About 987 tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 3.9k 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 The Strong No?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with The Strong No: Deepseek Reason (ruvnet/ruflo, 74k stars), Ejentum Reasoning Harness (sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, 47k stars), Things Todo (steipete/agent-scripts, 7.3k stars) and Nowait Reasoning Optimizer (davila7/claude-code-templates, 33k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains The Strong No?
mohitagw15856 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills, which has 1,434 GitHub stars. The repository holds 1,348 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 9, 2026.
Source: mohitagw15856/pm-claude-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.