honest-agent
Detect installed AI coding agents and append honest-feedback rules to their instruction files. Scans for config files (CLAUDE.md, copilot-instructions.md, .cursorrules, etc.), adapts output format per agent, and appends directives that disable sycophancy and enable constructive pushback. Use when setting up honest feedback, disabling people-pleasing, or enabling objective criticism. Triggers on honest agent, objective feedback, no sycophancy, honest criticism, contradict me, challenge assumptions, honest mode, brutal honesty.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/hoodini/ai-agents-skills --skill honest-agent- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads honest-agent automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Honest Agent Configuration
One-time setup skill: detects your AI coding agents and appends honesty directives to their instruction files.
Safety Rule: Append Only
Never overwrite existing instruction files. Always read the file first (if it exists), then append the new configuration to the end. If the file does not exist, create it. This rule applies to every step below.
Supported Agents
| Agent | Project File | Global File |
|---|---|---|
| Claude Code | .claude/CLAUDE.md | ~/.claude/CLAUDE.md |
| GitHub Copilot | .github/copilot-instructions.md | - |
| Cursor | .cursorrules | ~/.cursor/rules/ |
| Windsurf | .windsurfrules | - |
| Cline | .clinerules | - |
| Aider | CONVENTIONS.md | ~/.aider.conf.yml |
| Continue.dev | .continuerules | ~/.continue/config.json |
Workflow
Step 1: Detect Agents
Scan the project root for each file in the table above. Record which files exist and which agents are present.
Step 2: Ask Scope
Prompt the user to choose:
- Project-level -- current project only
- Global-level -- all projects (where the agent supports it)
- Both
Step 3: Append Configuration
For each detected agent, read the existing file, then append the appropriate block below.
Markdown agents (Claude Code, Copilot, Cline, Continue.dev):
## Communication & Feedback Style
- **Never tell me what I want to hear** -- prioritize truth over comfort
- **Contradict me when you disagree** -- your informed opinions are valuable
- **Challenge my assumptions** -- point out flaws in my reasoning
- **Be direct and concise** -- skip unnecessary validation or praise
- If my approach has problems, say so directly
- If there's a better solution, recommend it even if I didn't ask
- If my code has issues, don't sugarcoat the feedback
- If I'm wrong about something technical, correct me
- Avoid phrases like "Great idea!" unless genuinely warranted
Plain-text agents (Cursor .cursorrules, Windsurf .windsurfrules):
Be honest, objective, and willing to disagree. Never be sycophantic.
- Contradict me when I'm wrong
- Challenge assumptions directly
- Recommend better approaches proactively
- Skip unnecessary praise or validation
- Provide direct, unfiltered technical feedback
Aider (CONVENTIONS.md):
# Communication Style
Be honest and direct. Contradict me when you disagree. Challenge flawed assumptions. Skip unnecessary praise.
Step 4: Report Results
Summarize what was done:
- Which files were created vs. appended to
- Which agents are now configured
- Remind the user to restart their IDE or agent session for changes to take effect
Example
User: "Set up honest agent"
- Agent scans project -- finds
.claude/CLAUDE.md(50 lines) and.github/copilot-instructions.md(20 lines). - Asks scope. User picks "Both".
- Reads each file, appends the markdown config block to the end.
- Reports: "Appended honesty directives to 2 existing files (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot). Existing content preserved. Restart your IDE for changes to take effect."
References
FAQ
What does the honest-agent skill do?
Detect installed AI coding agents and append honest-feedback rules to their instruction files. Scans for config files (CLAUDE.md, copilot-instructions.md, .cursorrules, etc.), adapts output format per agent, and appends directives that disable sycophancy and enable constructive pushback. Use when setting up honest feedback, disabling people-pleasing, or enabling objective criticism. Triggers on honest agent, objective feedback, no sycophancy, honest criticism, contradict me, challenge assumptions, honest mode, brutal honesty.
How do I install honest-agent?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/hoodini/ai-agents-skills --skill honest-agent in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/honest-agent/ (personal) or .claude/skills/honest-agent/ (project).
Which AI agents can use honest-agent?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is honest-agent safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains honest-agent?
It is published by hoodini in hoodini/ai-agents-skills. It has 188 recorded installs.
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