What is the primary purpose of the Zeno skill?

Zeno allows Claude to navigate and understand massive codebases using a structured, recursive reading approach that ensures every conclusion is backed by verifiable code evidence.

How does Zeno handle very large files or repositories?

It employs strict retrieval budgets and 'small bite' strategies, such as using the peek tool and targeted line-range reads, to maintain context window efficiency.

What are the machine-parseable blocks in Zeno responses?

Zeno appends specific data blocks to every response to maintain persistent memory and provide an audit trail for telemetry and session continuity.

Does Zeno modify my source code?

No, Zeno is designed as a read-only workflow. It focuses on retrieval, analysis, and documentation without modifying files unless explicitly requested by the user.

When should I trigger the Zeno skill?

You should use Zeno for complex tasks like security audits, PR reviews of large changes, architecture mapping, or when you need to trace a symbol across the entire repo.

Zeno Recursive Context & Memory

Name: Zeno Recursive Context & Memory
Author: anth0nylawrence

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Security & Testing

Enables deep codebase exploration and persistent session memory through recursive reading and structured telemetry.

Zeno provides an evidence-first framework for Claude Code to handle massive codebases with unbounded context. It implements a rigorous read-only workflow that prioritizes verifiable evidence, structured memory, and detailed audit trails. By using a recursive reading protocol and strict retrieval budgets, Zeno allows Claude to perform complex tasks like security audits, architecture mapping, and deep root-cause analysis without losing focus or exceeding context limits. It ensures that every claim made by the AI is backed by specific file citations and line numbers, providing a deterministic approach to software archaeology.

Key Features

01Evidence-first claims that require specific file path and line number citations

02Recursive reading protocol for exploring deep call stacks and symbol relationships

03Strict retrieval budgets to maintain cost-efficiency and prevent context overflow

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05Persistent structured memory and telemetry for turn-by-turn session logging

06Specialized modes for security auditing, architecture mapping, and PR reviews

Use Cases

01Conducting deep-dive security audits on unfamiliar repositories with verifiable evidence chains

02Mapping complex software architectures and entry points across massive codebases

03Tracing specific logic flows and symbols across legacy systems for codebase archaeology

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add anth0nylawrence/zeno zeno

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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