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principle-subtract-before-you-add
Apply when sequencing an addition, refactor, or rewrite. Remove dead code, redundant validators, and stub references first, then build on the simpler base.
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Install it by hand
Deska runs this for you, for every agent you pick. To run it yourself in a terminal:
npx skills add cursor/plugins --skill principle-subtract-before-you-addMore from cursor
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