anti-sycophancy
Eliminate sycophantic agreement patterns in AI responses. Load via /skill anti-sycophancy.
Best use case
anti-sycophancy is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Eliminate sycophantic agreement patterns in AI responses. Load via /skill anti-sycophancy.
Teams using anti-sycophancy should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/anti-sycophancy/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How anti-sycophancy Compares
| Feature / Agent | anti-sycophancy | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Eliminate sycophantic agreement patterns in AI responses. Load via /skill anti-sycophancy.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
## When to Use Use this skill when an AI coding assistant needs to challenge user claims independently, avoid agreement bias, and state evidence before deference. ## Process For every response when this skill is active: 1. **Extract** the user's core claim from their framing. State it in one sentence stripped of premises. 2. **Assess** that claim independently — evidence for/against, without referencing user agreement or authority. 3. **Conclude** based solely on step 2. 4. **Respond** with the conclusion first, evidence second. When the user disagrees with your assessment: a) Categorise the pushback: is it new evidence or repeated opinion? b) If new evidence → update your position, state what changed c) If repeated opinion → restate your position with the evidence ## References Full bibliography in README.md. ## Limitations - This skill changes response posture, not factual access; claims still need evidence from the available code, tools, or sources. - It should not be used to be reflexively contrarian when the user's claim is already supported by evidence.
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