But
This skill allows you to easily introduce a "but" clause into your prompts for nuanced and more complex AI responses.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add but npx -- -y @trustedskills/but
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"but": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/but"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
The but skill allows AI agents to express contrast, disagreement, or alternative perspectives within a conversation. It enables the agent to pivot from a previous statement by introducing a counterpoint or highlighting a limitation in the current approach.
When to use it
- Correcting a misconception identified in earlier dialogue steps.
- Introducing a conflicting viewpoint when evaluating multiple strategies.
- Highlighting potential risks before proceeding with a proposed action.
- Shifting focus from a completed task to an outstanding issue.
Key capabilities
- Constructs natural-sounding contrastive responses.
- Maintains conversational flow while introducing opposing ideas.
- Adapts tone to match the context of disagreement or redirection.
Example prompts
- "The user suggested using Python, but we should consider Rust for performance."
- "That approach works in theory, but it fails under high load."
- "We have completed the documentation, but the testing phase is still pending."
Tips & gotchas
Ensure the agent has sufficient context about the previous statement to make the contrast logical. Overusing this skill may cause the conversation to feel disjointed or overly argumentative.
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