Terse - Claude Code plugin that halves reply length
Show HN: Terse, a Claude Code plugin that halves reply length by cutting filler
Terse is a Claude Code plugin that cuts reply length in half by removing filler, mannered prose, and stylistic tics. It enforces 22 writing rules across replies, docs, commits, and subagents, and includes a context meter for the status line. Benchmarks show 46-54% fewer words and 32-51% lower cost on Fable 5.1 and Opus 5.5. Install from the Claude plugin directory or GitHub, then run /terse:install-meter for the context meter. The plugin helps developers get concise, fact-focused answers without sacrificing technical accuracy.
The rules are a reply shape, 22 rules and 18 before/after pairs, 877 words. The shape: one sentence with the answer, then a list or a table, then at most one caveat sentence, then stop.