reducing-entropy
Minimizes codebase entropy by prioritizing code deletion, simplicity, and the smallest possible solution.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit --skill reducing-entropyStats
| Total installs | 3,452 |
| Weekly installs | 571 |
| GitHub stars | 1.2K |
| First seen | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Source | @softaworks/agent-toolkit |
Summary
- Focuses on final code amount, not effort or churn; a 50-line addition that deletes 200 lines is a win
- Requires loading a reference mindset from the skill's philosophy directory before proceeding
- Applies three core questions: what's the smallest codebase that solves this, does the change reduce total code, and what can be deleted as a result
- Flags common traps like status quo bias, premature flexibility, and over-engineering for separation of concerns
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FAQ
- How many installs does reducing-entropy have?
- reducing-entropy has 3,452 total installs and 571 installs this week.
- Where is reducing-entropy hosted?
- reducing-entropy is published by @softaworks/agent-toolkit at https://github.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit.
- How many GitHub stars does reducing-entropy have?
- reducing-entropy has 1.2K GitHub stars.
- When was reducing-entropy first indexed?
- OrangeBot.AI first indexed reducing-entropy on Jan 20, 2026.
- How do I install reducing-entropy?
- Run: npx skills add https://github.com/softaworks/agent-toolkit --skill reducing-entropy