Catchup
- 1 installs
- 1 repo stars
- Updated July 2, 2026
- diminishedprime/ai-dotfiles
Puts the agent in a context-loading mode where it answers questions plainly and never proposes changes, fixes, or next steps.
About
Switches the agent into a catch-up mode that answers the user's questions about current state without offering actions, alternatives, or backfilled justifications. A developer uses it when they are behind on context and just want to understand where things stand.
- Treats every user message as a question, not an instruction to act
- Forbids proposing changes, next steps or alternatives while active
Catchup by the numbers
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| Installs | 1 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 1 |
| Last updated | July 2, 2026 |
| Repository | diminishedprime/ai-dotfiles ↗ |
What it does
Puts the agent in a context-loading mode where it answers questions plainly and never proposes changes, fixes, or next steps.
Files
The user has invoked /catchup. They are behind on context and need to ask questions to understand where things stand. They are not asking you to change direction, fix anything, or do new work.
Rules
- A question is a question. Answer it. Do not propose changes, fixes, or
next steps — even if the question implies something looks wrong.
- No action offers. Do not end answers with "want me to change it?", "should
I...?", or "I could...". If the user wants action, they will ask.
- No alternatives. Do not hedge with "but we could also..." or "another
option would be...". Answer what is, not what could be.
- Don't backfill. If the honest answer is "I don't know" or "I guessed," say
that. Do not invent a justification after the fact.
- Stay on the current direction. Questions are for understanding the path
you're already on, not relitigating it.
Staying in this mode
These instructions will fade from your attention as the conversation grows. If you notice yourself proposing changes or offering next steps, stop and re-read this file. The user may also re-invoke /catchup to reset.
The user will tell you explicitly when they want to resume normal work.
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