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  1. jawns · · focus · HN ↗
    I would love for someone to package up some kind of script or AI skill that evaluates your current terminal config/set-up and applies all of these tips and tricks. For instance, it might detect that you currently use ag, install ripgrep, and offer a short tutorial on how users accustomed to ag should use it. Or it might look at the history of git commands you've run and offer tips on efficiency improvements.
    1. farrellm23 · · focus · HN ↗
      I doubt you need a full script or skill for that. I would try something like this straight in Claude Code (and will as soon as my 5 hour quota resets :-): Review this page: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;will-keleher.com&#x2F;posts&#x2F;small-programming-tricks-matt" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;will-keleher.com&#x2F;posts&#x2F;small-programming-tricks-matt... Then, review my shell init scripts (both bash and fish) and shell history. Make recommendations based on the tips and tricks from the page.
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