# Ponytail - README (from GitHub)

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Ponytail is a lazy senior dev mode for AI coding agents.
- Reduces code by ~54% (up to 94%)
- ~20% cheaper, ~27% faster
- 100% safe (keeps validation, error handling, security, accessibility)

Works with: Claude Code, Codex, Copilot CLI, Pi, OpenCode, Gemini CLI,
Qoder, Antigravity CLI, Hermes Agent, OpenClaw, CodeWhale, Swival,
Devin CLI, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Aider, Kiro, Zed, Amp, Jules, VS Code

Install for OpenClaw: `clawhub install ponytail`

The 7-rung ladder: 1) YAGNI 2) Already in codebase 3) stdlib 4) native
platform 5) installed dependency 6) one line 7) minimum that works.

Intensity levels: lite, full (default), ultra.

Commands: /ponytail, /ponytail-review, /ponytail-audit, /ponytail-debt,
/ponytail-gain, /ponytail-help

License: MIT