Does this skill replace the planning phase?

No, it is designed to run after a plan has been created but before execution begins, ensuring the execution method matches the task's complexity.

How does this skill save API credits?

It identifies trivial tasks—like adding constants or updating arrays—and executes them directly instead of launching dozens of expensive subagents for implementation and review.

What criteria are used to define a 'trivial' task?

A task is considered trivial if it involves fewer than 100 lines of code, affects 3 or fewer files, requires no new business logic or algorithms, and stays within the same package.

Will this skill prevent me from using subagents for complex tasks?

Not at all. If a task involves new API endpoints, database migrations, or complex algorithms, the skill explicitly recommends and initiates subagent-driven development for thoroughness.

Smart Implementation Triage

Name: Smart Implementation Triage
Author: oalders

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Productivity & Workflow

Optimizes development workflows by triaging task complexity to prevent over-engineered execution of trivial code changes.

This skill introduces a critical decision-making layer between planning and execution within the Claude Code environment. By analyzing a proposed plan against specific complexity indicators—such as the number of files affected, the presence of new business logic, and total lines of code—it determines the most efficient path forward. This prevents the unnecessary overhead of launching dozens of subagents for minor updates like adding constants or updating enums, ensuring that heavyweight processes are reserved for complex features while trivial tasks are executed instantly to save time and API credits.

Key Features

01Seamless integration with planning and brainstorming plugin workflows

02Dynamic detection of user signals for 'trivial' or 'simple' modifications

03Automated complexity assessment using weighted triage indicators

04Optimization of API credit usage by bypassing redundant subagent cycles

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06Clear decision transparency with detailed reasoning for implementation paths

Use Cases

01Streamlining simple bug fixes and validation logic updates

02Determining when to use subagent-driven development for high-risk architectural changes

03Updating data structures, enums, or constants without triggering multi-agent overhead

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add oalders/kitchen-sink over-engineer-no-more

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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