ponytail
Makes your AI agent think like the laziest senior dev in the room. The best code is the code you never wrote.
Discover where Ponytail's config json file is stored. Learn about platform-specific locations for Linux, macOS, and Windows to manage your settings easily.
PONYTAIL_SUBAGENT_MATCHER: Configuring Selective Ruleset Injection in PonytailLearn how to use PONYTAIL_SUBAGENT_MATCHER to control which sub-agents receive Ponytail rulesets via agent type matching. Configure selective injection effectively.
How to Control Ponytail Injection into Subagents in OpenCodeLearn how to control Ponytail injection into subagents in OpenCode. Discover how the global mode flag in .ponytail-active influences rule set appending to system prompts.
How to Use the ponytail-audit Skill for Repository-Wide Over-Engineering DetectionDiscover how to use the ponytail-audit skill to scan your repository for over-engineered code. Get suggestions for deletions and simplifications without automatic file modification.
How to Use the ponytail-review Skill: Detecting Over-Engineering in Code DiffsLearn how to use the ponytail-review skill to detect over-engineering in code diffs. Get instant simplification suggestions with this powerful Hermes plugin. Effortlessly improve your code quality.
How Ponytail Integrates with Hermes Agent: Plugin Architecture ExplainedDiscover how Ponytail integrates with Hermes Agent via its plugin architecture. Learn how to register skills, hooks, and slash commands for enhanced LLM interactions.
How Ponytail Works as an OpenCode Server Plugin: Architecture and ImplementationDiscover how Ponytail functions as an OpenCode server plugin, registering commands, saving settings, and enhancing LLM prompts for better performance. Explore its architecture and implementation.
How Ponytail Activates on Claude Code, Codex, and Copilot: SessionStart Hook ExplainedDiscover how Ponytail activates on Claude Code, Codex, and Copilot using the SessionStart hook. Learn how it injects prompt rulesets for enhanced AI coding assistance.
How Ponytail Mode Precedence Works: Runtime, Config, and Default ResolutionUnderstand Ponytail mode precedence. Learn how runtime commands, config files, and default settings determine the effective mode in your application.
What Is Ponytail Review Mode? Detecting Over-Engineered CodeDiscover Ponytail review mode, a tool that detects over-engineered code by identifying YAGNI, stdlib, and delete patterns. Quantify potential line reductions with this specialized scanner.
How to Disable the Ponytail Ruleset: 3 Methods ExplainedLearn how to disable the Ponytail ruleset with three easy methods. Temporarily turn it off with a command or permanently via environment variables and config files. Uninstalling is also an option.
How to Configure Ponytail Mode to Ultra: 3 Methods ExplainedLearn how to configure Ponytail mode to ultra using environment variables, config files, or slash commands. Enhance your content filtering today!
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