# Sterile Cockpit Context

> Phase-gated context: takeoff (parse inputs only), cruise (full history), landing (validation rules only). Strip distraction during critical phases. Use for high-stakes generation steps. Scope boundary: human prioritization → `ooda-lean-loop`.

- Skill: `catcorner22/sterile-cockpit-context` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add catcorner22/sterile-cockpit-context`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/catcorner22/sterile-cockpit-context/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: CatCorner22 (https://skillmd.com/u/catcorner22)
- Updated: 2026-09-21
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/catcorner22/sterile-cockpit-context

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# Sterile cockpit context gating

**#5** · **Domain:** Aviation · **Category:** quality-control · **Difficulty:** 🟡 Medium

## Core principle

Below 10,000 feet — flight ops only. No idle chatter at critical moments.

## AI problem addressed

Irrelevant context dilutes focus during parse/validate phases.

## Implementation

| Phase | Active context |
| Takeoff (parse) | Input variables + explicit constraints only |
| Cruise (generate) | Accumulated history allowed |
| Landing (validate) | Validation rules + quality checks only |
Restore full context between phases as needed.

## Boundaries

- Prototype as prompt scaffold (🟢) before full pipeline middleware (🟡/🔴)
- Category router: **`ai-transfer-quality-control`**
- Catalog: **`ai-transfer-ecosystem-primer`**
- Runtime plugin id: `sterile_cockpit`