andrej-karpathy-skills

About

Andrej Karpathy Skills Guidelines is a set of principles designed to improve Large Language Model (LLM) coding behavior. It provides four core principles via a `CLAUDE.md` file (or as a Claude Code plugin): Think Before Coding, Simplicity First, Surgical Changes, and Goal-Driven Execution. These principles aim to address common LLM coding pitfalls such as making wrong assumptions, overcomplicating code, performing unnecessary edits, and lacking verifiable success criteria. Adhering to these guidelines can significantly enhance the quality, efficiency, and reliability of LLM-generated code.

Features

• Based on Andrej Karpathy's LLM coding insights
• Four core principles: Think Before Coding, Simplicity First, Surgical Changes, Goal-Driven Execution
• Integrates as `CLAUDE.md` file or plugin to guide LLM behavior
• Aims to reduce wrong assumptions, overcomplication, and unnecessary code changes
• Enhances code verifiability through test-driven and goal-oriented execution

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