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wdyt — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

Q: How to install wdyt in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a claude-code` in your terminal.

Stops the assistant from blindly agreeing and forces blunt, evidence-based feedback on plans and code.

Install into Claude Code · Skills CLI (Vercel) All methods and platforms ↓

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a claude-code

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What wdyt does

This skill configures your assistant as a candid technical peer. Whenever you trigger it with /wdyt or ask for an opinion, the model inspects the targeted diff, document, or code snippet before judging. It opens immediately with a single-sentence verdict stating whether the concept works, fails, or pursues the right outcome via an unworkable path.

Feedback follows a strict structure. The assistant lists up to three primary arguments backed by file names or benchmarks, identifies uncomfortable blind spots like creeping scope, and suggests a concrete substitute path. It holds its ground when challenged, adjusting its stance only when presented with genuine counter-evidence.

The skill is strictly limited to advisory remarks: running write operations or editing project files is prohibited until you ask for changes directly.

What it helps with

get blunt feedback on architecture proposals without conversational flattery
spot hidden assumptions and scope creep before writing code
verify pull request diffs for questionable design choices
receive a concrete alternative when an initial plan has flaws

Example prompts for the agent

/wdyt Here is my proposal for caching session data
Check this diff before I open a pull request, wdyt?
What do you think about splitting this service into two workers?

How to install wdyt

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a claude-code

2Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/wdyt/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/wdyt/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a codex

2Manually: put the files in place

.agents/skills/wdyt/SKILL.md

For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a cursor

2Manually: put the files in place

.cursor/skills/wdyt/SKILL.md

Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

1GitHub CLI

gh skill install timschoch/skilly wdyt

2Manually: put the files in place

.github/skills/wdyt/SKILL.md

1Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a gemini-cli

2Platform CLI

gemini skills install https://github.com/timschoch/skilly --path bundles/workflow/skills/wdyt

Manually: put the files in place

.devin/skills/wdyt/SKILL.md

The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a opencode

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about wdyt

How to install wdyt in Claude Code?

Run npx skills add timschoch/skilly --skill wdyt -a claude-code in your terminal.

What does the wdyt skill do?

It instructs the assistant to drop flattering responses, evaluate ideas with direct verdicts, and point out uncomfortable trade-offs.

Can wdyt modify files in the repository?

No, the skill only delivers opinions. It explicitly blocks file modifications and write commands unless you give explicit instructions.

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