stay-in-lane
✓Before making changes, verifies they match what was actually requested. Activates when about to modify files, add features, or refactor code. Catches scope creep before it happens - no "while I'm here" improvements.
Installation
SKILL.md
Claude's helpful instincts cause scope creep. User asks to fix a typo, Claude refactors the function. User asks for one feature, Claude adds three. This skill forces a scope check before every change: "Was this asked for?"
| Yes | Proceed | | No | Stop. Don't do it. | | Adjacent | Ask first OR note it for later |
The Helpful Refactor: User: "Fix the typo in the error message" Claude: rewrites entire error handling system
Before making changes, verifies they match what was actually requested. Activates when about to modify files, add features, or refactor code. Catches scope creep before it happens - no "while I'm here" improvements. Source: elliotjlt/claude-skill-potions.
Facts (cite-ready)
Stable fields and commands for AI/search citations.
- Install command
npx skills add https://github.com/elliotjlt/claude-skill-potions --skill stay-in-lane- Category
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- First Seen
- 2026-02-05
- Updated
- 2026-02-18
Quick answers
What is stay-in-lane?
Before making changes, verifies they match what was actually requested. Activates when about to modify files, add features, or refactor code. Catches scope creep before it happens - no "while I'm here" improvements. Source: elliotjlt/claude-skill-potions.
How do I install stay-in-lane?
Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.) Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/elliotjlt/claude-skill-potions --skill stay-in-lane Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code or Cursor
Where is the source repository?
https://github.com/elliotjlt/claude-skill-potions
Details
- Category
- </>Dev Tools
- Source
- skills.sh
- First Seen
- 2026-02-05