| name | compress-output |
| description | Forces agent to compress its final output before returning to Leader. Preload this skill in agent frontmatter to enforce output compression. |
| version | 2.0.2 |
MANDATORY: Compress Your Output Before Returning
This is a NON-NEGOTIABLE requirement. You MUST follow this protocol.
Rule
Before returning your final response, you MUST compress it directly:
- Compose your full work report internally (do NOT output it)
- Compress it to 10 lines max using the format below
- Return ONLY the compressed output as your final message
Output Format
[COMPRESSED] agent_type: <your_type>
Changed files: file1.ts, file2.ts
Result: (1-3 line summary — what changed, key decisions, test results)
Decisions: (if any, omit if none)
Blockers: (if any, omit if none)
Compression Rules
- 10 lines max — hard limit, never exceed 10 lines. Shorter is better.
- Signal over completeness — one critical insight beats ten routine details
- Changed files as evidence — file names, not code snippets
- Decisions over actions — "chose X over Y because Z" beats "edited A, B, C"
- Blockers are priority 1 — if something blocks the next agent, lead with it
- No pleasantries — no "I completed the task", no markdown headers
NEVER DO THIS
- Never return your full uncompressed report directly
- Never skip compression "to save time"
- Never omit the marker — the hook system checks for it
