/ashlr-efficient

/ashlr-efficient reshapes the structure of responses — not just their word count. It is complementary to /ashlr-brief, which trims prose volume. When both are active, both rulesets apply simultaneously for maximum output efficiency.

Quick start

/ashlr-efficient on       # enable
/ashlr-efficient off      # disable
/ashlr-efficient status   # show whether the skill is active

Natural-language triggers also work: "answer first", "use tables for comparisons", "stop the preamble".

Rules

1. Inverted pyramid — answer first

The answer or conclusion leads. Context and explanation follow. Background never appears before the answer.

2. Inline code for all identifiers and paths

Function names, variable names, types, file paths, CLI commands, and config keys appear in backtick inline code — never in plain prose.

3. Tables for 3+ item comparisons

When comparing 3 or more options, tools, config values, or behaviors — a markdown table replaces a bulleted prose list.

4. No transitional filler

Phrases like "Now that we've seen X, let's look at Y", "As mentioned above", "Moving on to", "With that in mind", and "That said" are dropped. The content moves directly to the next point.

5. file:line citations instead of quoted blocks

Code is referenced as path/to/file.ts:42. Lines are quoted only when they are load-bearing to the explanation (a bug pattern, a function signature the user asked for).

Auto-clarity exceptions

The efficient rules are suspended automatically for:

• Destructive actions (rm -rf, git reset --hard, force-push, DROP TABLE)
• Security findings (credentials, secrets, vulnerabilities)
• Error messages and stack traces (rendered verbatim)
• Multi-step migrations where sequence matters
• Code blocks and diffs (pass through untouched)

Combined with /ashlr-brief

Both active at once produces maximum compression without sacrificing readability.

Persistence

The active state persists across sessions in ~/.ashlr/efficient.json:

{ "enabled": true }

Related

• /ashlr-brief — prose volume reduction (works alongside ashlr-efficient)
• /ashlr-eco-mode — auto-activates brief: standard if no level is set