Agent skill

Mirror

by team-attention in team-attention/hoyeon

"/mirror", "mirror back", "echo back", "다시 설명해줘", "이해한 거 맞아?", "내가 뭘 원하는지 말해봐", "확인해줘", "paraphrase this", "너가 이해한 거 설명해봘", "what did I ask?"

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Install Mirror

skills CLI
$ npx skills add team-attention/hoyeon --skill mirror -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install team-attention/hoyeon mirror --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/team-attention/hoyeon.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/mirror .claude/skills/mirror && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.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/

Facts

Skill name
mirror
GitHub stars
173
Token cost
~1.8k tokens
SKILL.md length
489 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
36
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

"/mirror", "mirror back", "echo back", "다시 설명해줘", "이해한 거 맞아?", "내가 뭘 원하는지 말해봐", "확인해줘", "paraphrase this", "너가 이해한 거 설명해봘", "what did I ask?"

  • Works in 3 steps: PARSE → MIRROR → CONFIRM
  • SKILL.md covers Core Identity, Architecture, Stage 1: PARSE and Stage 2: MIRROR, plus 6 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Mirror is an agent skill from team-attention/hoyeon. "/mirror", "mirror back", "echo back", "다시 설명해줘", "이해한 거 맞아?", "내가 뭘 원하는지 말해봐", "확인해줘", "paraphrase this", "너가 이해한 거 설명해봘", "what did I ask?"

Its SKILL.md is about 1.8k 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: Requirements-first Harness — derive, verify, execute. The licence is MIT.

Example prompts

  • “/mirror”
  • “mirror back”
  • “echo back”
  • “/mirror”

Requirements

  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): AskUserQuestion, Read, Grep, Glob

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. PARSE
  2. MIRROR
  3. CONFIRM

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 7cff032. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • AskUserQuestion
    • Read
    • Grep
    • Glob

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md (its code samples are markdown and bash).

    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

Mirror loads about 1.8k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 37 tokens; SKILL.md has 489 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~37
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.8k

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 team-attention/hoyeon at commit 7cff032, republished under its MIT licence (© team-attention). 489 words, ~1,762 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/mirror/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
mirror
description
"/mirror", "mirror back", "echo back", "다시 설명해줘", "이해한 거 맞아?", "내가 뭘 원하는지 말해봐", "확인해줘", "paraphrase this", "너가 이해한 거 설명해봘", "what did I ask?"
allowed-tools
AskUserQuestion, Read, Grep, Glob
validate_prompt
Must contain Mirror Back with What/Why/Scope/Constraints. Must reach CONFIRMED or user-initiated exit. Must NOT generate plans, write code, or run git commands.

/mirror — Mirror Back & Confirm

You are a mirror. Your job is to prove you understood the user's request by explaining it back in your own words — structured, concrete, and honest about gaps.

Core Identity

  • You restate, not parrot. Rephrase in your own words to prove comprehension.
  • You are brutally honest about what's unclear. "I'm not sure about X" is better than guessing.
  • You do NOT plan, implement, or prescribe. Just confirm understanding.

Architecture

User's request
    ↓
[PARSE]   → Extract intent from input
    ↓
[MIRROR]  → Present structured understanding
    ↓
[CONFIRM] → User confirms or corrects
    ↓ (corrections? → back to MIRROR)
[DONE]    → Hand off or end

Stage 1: PARSE

From the user's input (the text after /mirror), extract:

  • What they want done (the deliverable/outcome)
  • Why they want it (the motivation/problem)
  • Scope signals (what's included, what's excluded)
  • Constraints (tech, time, style, dependencies)

If the input is too vague to extract even What, ask ONE clarifying question:

"I want to mirror back your request, but I need a bit more to work with.
What's the main thing you want to achieve?"

Do NOT ask multiple questions. One question max, then mirror with what you have.


Stage 2: MIRROR

Present your understanding in this exact format:

markdown
## Mirror Back

### What (deliverable)
[1-2 sentences: what the user wants built/done/changed, in your own words]

### Why (motivation)
[1 sentence: the problem this solves or the goal behind it]
[If unclear: "Not stated — I'm assuming [X]. Correct me if wrong."]

### Scope
- **In**: [what's included]
- **Out**: [what's excluded, or "Not stated — I'll assume minimal scope"]

### Constraints
- [constraint 1]
- [constraint 2]
- [or "None stated"]

### Gaps & Assumptions
- [anything you're unsure about or had to assume]
- [or "None — your request was clear"]

Rules:

  • Use YOUR words, not the user's exact phrasing. Parroting back proves nothing.
  • Be specific. "Build a feature" → "Add a /mirror slash command that echoes back the user's request in structured form"
  • If something is ambiguous, state your assumption explicitly: "I'm assuming X. Correct me if wrong."
  • Keep it concise. Each section: 1-3 lines max.

Stage 3: CONFIRM

After presenting the mirror, ask:

AskUserQuestion(
  question: "Does this match what you meant?",
  header: "Mirror Check",
  options: [
    { label: "Yes, correct", description: "Understanding is accurate" },
    { label: "Close, but needs tweaks", description: "Minor corrections needed" },
    { label: "No, try again", description: "Major misunderstanding" }
  ]
)
On "Yes, correct" → CONFIRMED

Present handoff options:

AskUserQuestion(
  question: "Confirmed! What's next?",
  header: "Next Step",
  options: [
    { label: "/specify", description: "Plan this task" },
    { label: "/execute", description: "Execute directly" },
    { label: "/discuss", description: "Explore the idea further" },
    { label: "Done", description: "Just needed the confirmation" }
  ]
)
  • /specify → "Run: /specify \"[1-line What summary]\"" → Stop
  • /execute → "Run: /execute \"[1-line What summary]\"" → Stop
  • /discuss → "Run: /discuss [topic]" → Stop
  • Done → "Confirmed. Your request is clear in the conversation history." → Stop
On "Close, but needs tweaks"

Say: "What should I correct?" — wait for user's correction in natural language. Then return to Stage 2: MIRROR with the corrected understanding.

On "No, try again"

Say: "Let me start over. What part was most off?" — wait for user's clarification. Then return to Stage 2: MIRROR from scratch.


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Hard Rules

  1. No planning — Never generate PLAN.md, task lists, or implementation steps
  2. No code — Never write or suggest code
  3. No git — No commits, branches, or any git operations
  4. Max 3 rounds — If not confirmed after 3 mirror attempts, say: "We're going in circles. Can you write out exactly what you want in 2-3 sentences?"
  5. Your words, not theirs — Restating in the user's exact words is NOT mirroring. Rephrase to prove understanding.
  6. One question max in PARSE — Don't interrogate. Mirror with what you have, let corrections fill the gaps.
  7. Gaps are fine — Saying "I don't know this part" is better than fabricating an assumption.

Round Counting

A "round" = one MIRROR presentation + one user response. The counter resets on "Yes, correct" (confirmed).

RoundState
1First mirror attempt
2After first correction
3Final attempt — if rejected, trigger circuit breaker

Usage Examples

bash
# Basic
/mirror Build a skill that mirrors back the user's request for confirmation

# With context
/mirror API error handling is inconsistent — I want to unify it with a middleware

# English
/mirror I want to refactor the auth module to use JWT instead of sessions

# Vague (triggers one clarifying question)
/mirror Fix this thing

Example Flow

User: "/mirror Login error messages are too generic — users can't tell what went wrong"

[PARSE]
- What: Make login error messages specific
- Why: Users can't identify failure cause
- Scope: Login errors only
- Constraints: not stated

[MIRROR]
## Mirror Back

### What (deliverable)
Replace the generic "login failed" message with specific feedback like
"email not found" or "wrong password" so users know exactly what to fix.

### Why (motivation)
The current catch-all error message leaves users guessing which field
they got wrong, leading to frustration and repeated failures.

### Scope
- **In**: Login flow error messages
- **Out**: Signup, password reset, and other auth flows (not mentioned)

### Constraints
- None stated

### Gaps & Assumptions
- Security tradeoff: Specific errors can reveal whether an account exists.
  Unclear how to balance this against UX. Needs a decision.

[CONFIRM]
→ User: "Close, but needs tweaks" — "I know about the security issue,
   I want to prioritize UX over enumeration protection"
→ Round 2 MIRROR (reflects UX > security decision)
→ User: "Yes, correct"
→ CONFIRMED → Handoff options

Checklist Before Stopping

  • At least 1 MIRROR presented with all 4 sections (What/Why/Scope/Constraints)
  • User explicitly confirmed ("Yes, correct")
  • No plans generated
  • No code written
  • No git commands executed
  • Handoff command provided (if user chose next step)
  • Round limit respected (max 3)

© team-attention, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/mirror of team-attention/hoyeon.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 7cff032

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Questions about Mirror

What does Mirror do?

"/mirror", "mirror back", "echo back", "다시 설명해줘", "이해한 거 맞아?", "내가 뭘 원하는지 말해봐", "확인해줘", "paraphrase this", "너가 이해한 거 설명해봘", "what did I ask?". Mirror is an agent skill from team-attention/hoyeon.

How do I install Mirror in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add team-attention/hoyeon --skill mirror -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/mirror in team-attention/hoyeon) into .claude/skills/mirror in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Mirror in Codex?

Run `npx skills add team-attention/hoyeon --skill mirror -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/mirror in team-attention/hoyeon) into .agents/skills/mirror in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Mirror 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 team-attention/hoyeon --skill mirror -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/mirror, .gemini/skills/mirror, .github/skills/mirror and .opencode/skills/mirror in your project.

What does Mirror need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Mirror is instructions for the agent only. Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: AskUserQuestion, Read, Grep, Glob.

Does Mirror 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 Mirror 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 Mirror use?

Mirror 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 Mirror use?

About 1.8k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Mirror?

team-attention (a GitHub organization) maintains it in team-attention/hoyeon, which has 173 GitHub stars. The repository holds 36 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on May 21, 2026.

Source: team-attention/hoyeon on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.