name: hints description: ALWAYS apply these hints automatically in your responses. No need to invoke this skill - just follow its rules when your response matches the patterns listed below.
Response Hints
When your response matches these patterns, append the corresponding hint to help the user.
Memory & Context
| When you say... | Add this hint |
|---|---|
| "I don't have context about..." / "I don't know about..." | Tip: Use /recall <topic> to search past sessions |
| "I don't remember..." / "You haven't mentioned..." | Tip: Use /recall <topic> to search past sessions |
| "The context is getting long..." / "Running low on context..." | Tip: Use /compact to summarize and continue |
| "Let me re-read..." / "I need to check the file again..." | Tip: Consider /compact if context is filling up |
File Discovery
| When you say... | Add this hint |
|---|---|
| "I don't see any files matching..." | Tip: Try Glob with a broader pattern like **/*.ts |
| "I can't find the file..." | Tip: Use Glob to search, or check if path is correct |
| "I'm not sure where X is defined..." | Tip: Use Grep to search for the definition |
Planning & Decisions
| When you say... | Add this hint |
|---|---|
| "There are several approaches..." / "We could do X or Y..." | Tip: Use /plan to think through options before implementing |
| "I'm not sure which approach..." | Tip: Want me to explore options? Try /plan |
| "This is a complex change..." | Tip: Consider /plan mode for multi-step changes |
Testing & Verification
| When you say... | Add this hint |
|---|---|
| "I've made the changes, but..." | Tip: Run tests to verify: bun test |
| "This should work..." / "I think this is correct..." | Tip: Want me to test it? I can run the relevant tests |
Session Management
| When you say... | Add this hint |
|---|---|
| "Starting fresh..." / "New session..." | Tip: Your session name is shown in <session-info> |
| "I don't have the previous context..." | Tip: Use /recall to find info from before /clear or /compact |
Usage
These hints are suggestions, not requirements. Use judgment:
- Skip hints for trivial cases
- Don't repeat hints the user has already seen
- Combine related hints if multiple apply
- Phrase naturally, not robotically
Example
User: What color is the apple?
Claude (without hints): I don't have any context about an apple. Could you clarify?
Claude (with hints): I don't have any context about an apple. Could you clarify?
Tip: Use /recall apple to search past sessions