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Not required before the event

Power tools for later.

First get one assistant working. Come back when you want a faster, smoother workflow.

01
Work faster

Rust Token Killer

AI coding tools read the output from commands. That output can be long and expensive. Rust Token Killer—usually called RTK—condenses the noise before the assistant reads it.

  • Uses less of your AI context on repetitive command output
  • Keeps the useful errors and results visible
  • Lets you measure the savings with rtk gain
Ask your assistant to install it.

“Install Rust Token Killer from its official GitHub repository, connect it to this AI tool, verify it works, and explain each change.”

Open the official RTK project
02
Choose your trust level

Approvals versus auto mode

More checkpoints

Approve each action

The assistant asks before edits and commands. It is slower, but you see each decision. This is a good place to begin.

Fewer interruptions

Workspace auto

The assistant can make routine changes inside your project folder. It is faster, but requires more trust and attention.

Our event rule: use a new, empty project folder. Keep passwords, personal records, and valuable originals elsewhere. Auto mode is optional. Never choose “full system,” “bypass,” “danger,” or “Turbo” access on your everyday computer just to save clicks.

The exact mode names differ by service and account. Ask: “Show me the safest mode that can edit only this project folder, and explain what it can access.”

03
Add know-how

Skills and plugins

A skill is a reusable set of instructions that teaches your assistant how to do a specific kind of work well. Depending on the service, skills can help with presentations, documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, research, browser testing, and more.

Try asking:

“What trusted skills or plugins are available for making a polished PowerPoint? Explain what each one can access before we install or enable anything.”

Names and availability vary. Prefer built-in or official sources, review permissions, and test important output before sharing it.

CodexOfficial skills and plugins guide ↗ ClaudeOfficial skills guide ↗ AntigravityOfficial skills guide ↗
The habit that matters

Let the tool teach you while it helps you.

You can ask what a command does, why a choice matters, what could go wrong, or how to undo it. Partnership lowers the barrier: you bring the goal and judgment; the assistant brings patient, step-by-step help.

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