What it is
prototype is a skill for deliberately throwaway exploration. Its source guidance includes terminal applications and UI variations as ways to flesh out a design before production implementation.
Why it is useful
Not every idea should go straight into the main codebase. This skill gives the agent permission to explore, compare, and discard, while keeping prototype work separate from durable code.
Best uses
- Explore a UI flow before implementing it in the app.
- Build a small terminal prototype for a data or workflow idea.
- Compare multiple interaction directions quickly.
Notes
Be explicit when a prototype becomes production work. At that point, switch to normal repo conventions, tests, and review.