What is the Meta skill for Claude Code?

The Meta skill is a metacognition layer that teaches AI agents how to plan, self-correct, and utilize project context more effectively before taking action.

Can I use Meta with other specialized skills?

Yes, Meta is designed as a foundational skill. It can be stacked with others, such as 'meta + design' for thoughtful UI work or 'meta + backend' for careful API development.

How does the self-improving context system work?

The skill tracks mistakes in a LESSONS.md file. Recurring patterns are promoted into the skill itself, ensuring the agent becomes smarter and more efficient in future sessions.

How does the Meta skill prevent AI loops?

It implements pace control and escalation triggers. If an agent is stuck for more than two attempts, it is instructed to pause and reassess rather than spiraling.

Agent Metacognition & Planning

Name: Agent Metacognition & Planning
Author: atrislabs

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生产力与工作流

Enhances AI agent autonomy through self-correction, strategic planning, and adaptive context management.

The Meta skill implements a robust self-improvement and metacognition layer for Claude Code, enabling agents to 'think about thinking' before executing tasks. It provides a structured framework for session orientation, pace control, and error prevention by leveraging persistent memory systems like lesson logs and context maps. By enforcing deliberate planning phases and systematic self-checks, this skill prevents agent spiraling and ensures high-quality, non-generic output in complex development environments.

主要功能

01Intelligent Pace Control: Dynamically adjusts execution speed based on task complexity and uncertainty.

02Persistent Learning Loop: Logs and promotes recurring mistakes to a permanent LESSONS database for future sessions.

03Context-Aware Navigation: Prioritizes MAP and Journal lookups to ensure the agent understands the project structure.

04Self-Correction Triggers: Automatically pauses execution when detecting generic patterns, scope creep, or repetitive errors.

05Skill Composition: Stacks seamlessly with domain-specific skills like backend or design for more deliberate execution.

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使用场景

01Onboarding to large, complex codebases where initial orientation and context mapping are critical.

02Executing high-stakes refactoring that requires a strict 'plan-first, code-later' methodology.

03Recovering from repetitive logic loops or errors during long-running autonomous tasks.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add atrislabs/atris meta

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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