Progressive Disclosure

Splits oversized SKILL.md files into linked reference files without rewriting content.

Tested · Works

Test report

Verdict
Tested · Works
Score
9.2/10
Tested
Jul 16, 2026
Environment
Claude Code 2.x (agent harness)
Upstream re-checked
Aug 10, 2026 · 13c99c5

Split a 71-line multi-platform SKILL.md fixture into references/ files verbatim (confirmed byte-for-byte via diff) using the exact filenames it recommends, while a naive split done without the skill quietly summarized away a setup step and the CI YAML.

Scored on four weighted criteria — install, triggering, output vs. baseline, docs. How scoring works

  • Installs cleanly 5/5
  • Triggers reliably 5/5
  • Output vs. baseline 9/10
  • Docs & honesty 4/5

What Progressive Disclosure does

Splits an oversized SKILL.md into a concise entry file plus directly-linked reference files (platform-setup.md, sdk-operations.md, troubleshooting.md, etc.) while preserving the original wording verbatim rather than summarizing it. It triggers when a skill file hits context-window warnings or needs chunking without a content rewrite; described as a DataRobot-repo-local meta skill, but it worked cleanly as a standalone install in testing.

How to install Progressive Disclosure

git clone https://github.com/datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r datarobot-agent-skills/.skills/progressive-disclosure ~/.claude/skills/progressive-disclosure

Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ (per-project). Restart Claude Code after installing.

Commands — how to trigger Progressive Disclosure

  • /progressive-disclosure Splits oversized SKILL.md files into linked reference files without rewriting content.

It also activates on plain-language prompts like these:

  • this file is too long, split it into linked reference docs
  • break up my bloated setup doc without rewriting the wording
  • my SKILL.md is hitting context limits, help me chunk it up

Frequently asked questions

Is the Progressive Disclosure skill free?
Yes. The skill itself is free from datarobot-oss/datarobot-agent-skills. SkillProof publishes the install command and an independent test verdict at no cost.
Does Progressive Disclosure work with Claude Code?
We tested it with Claude Code 2.x (agent harness) on Jul 16, 2026. Verdict: Tested · Works. Split a 71-line multi-platform SKILL.md fixture into references/ files verbatim (confirmed byte-for-byte via diff) using the exact filenames it recommends, while a naive split done without the skill quietly summarized away a setup step and the CI YAML.
What is the Progressive Disclosure SkillProof Score?
9.2/10 — installs cleanly 5/5, triggers reliably 5/5, output vs. baseline 9/10, docs & honesty 4/5.
How do I install Progressive Disclosure?
Copy the install command from this page, run it in your terminal, and restart Claude Code. Skills live in ~/.claude/skills/ (global) or .claude/skills/ inside a project.
Can I use Progressive Disclosure with Cursor, Copilot, Gemini CLI, Codex or other AI tools?
The SKILL.md format is native to Claude (Claude Code, Desktop, claude.ai). The instructions inside adapt to other assistants: Cursor rules, GitHub Copilot instructions, Windsurf rules, Custom GPTs, AGENTS.md for OpenAI Codex, and GEMINI.md for Google Gemini CLI — our conversion guides cover each, and the free converter on the tools page does the wrapping for you.