core-context-management-size-limits-mandatory
Sub-skill of core-context-management: Size Limits (MANDATORY) (+3).
Best use case
core-context-management-size-limits-mandatory is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Sub-skill of core-context-management: Size Limits (MANDATORY) (+3).
Teams using core-context-management-size-limits-mandatory 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/size-limits-mandatory/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How core-context-management-size-limits-mandatory Compares
| Feature / Agent | core-context-management-size-limits-mandatory | 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?
Sub-skill of core-context-management: Size Limits (MANDATORY) (+3).
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
# Size Limits (MANDATORY) (+3) ## Size Limits (MANDATORY) | File | Max Size | Max Lines | Purpose | |------|----------|-----------|---------| | `~/.Codex/AGENTS.md` | 2KB | 50 | Global preferences | | Workspace `AGENTS.md` | 4KB | 100 | Delegation patterns | | Project `AGENTS.md` | 8KB | 200 | Project rules | | `Codex.local.md` | 2KB | 50 | User overrides | ## Validation Command ```bash # Run validation across all repos ./scripts/context/validate_context.sh # Check single repo ./scripts/context/validate_context.sh digitalmodel ``` ## Content Categories **MUST be in AGENTS.md:** - Mandatory behavioral rules (TDD, batching, etc.) - Plan mode conventions - Cross-review requirements - File organization rules - Key delegation patterns **MUST be in .Codex/docs/ (reference):** - Agent lists and descriptions - MCP tool reference tables - Execution workflow diagrams - Code examples and patterns - Memory namespace details ## Automated Improvement The skill analyzes past work to suggest improvements: 1. **Pattern Detection**: Identifies frequently used instructions 2. **Redundancy Removal**: Flags duplicate content across files 3. **Usage Analysis**: Tracks which docs are actually loaded 4. **Suggestion Generation**: Proposes optimizations ---
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