One operating mode for a coding agent: say less, build less, claim less, build right. Fuses four disciplines: leaner output, a minimal-code ladder (don't write code unless necessary), nine engineering principles, and a refute-don't-confirm validation reflex. Use when the user says "flint", "flint mode", "be lean", "less tokens", "don't over-build", "only what's needed", or invokes /flint. Stays on every turn once set.
2026-06-20