# Hs:coding Level

> Set coding experience level for tailored output. Use for adjusting explanation depth, code complexity, and response format to user expertise.

- Skill: `danielleit241/hs-coding-level` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add danielleit241/hs-coding-level`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/danielleit241/hs-coding-level/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: danielleit241 (https://skillmd.com/u/danielleit241)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/danielleit241/hs-coding-level

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# Coding Level

Set your coding experience level for tailored explanations and output format.

## Usage

`/hs:coding-level [0-5]`

## Levels

| Level | Name      | Description                                                 |
| ----- | --------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| 0     | ELI5      | Zero coding experience - analogies, no jargon, step-by-step |
| 1     | Junior    | 0-2 years - concepts explained, WHY not just HOW            |
| 2     | Mid-Level | 3-5 years - design patterns, system thinking                |
| 3     | Senior    | 5-8 years - trade-offs, business context, architecture      |
| 4     | Tech Lead | 8-10 years - risk assessment, business impact, strategy     |
| 5     | God Mode  | Expert - default behavior, maximum efficiency (default)     |

## How It Works

1. Set `codingLevel` in `.hs.json`
2. Guidelines are **automatically injected** on every session start
3. No manual activation needed - it just works!

## Example

Set level 1 in `.hs.json`:

```json
{
  "codingLevel": 1,
  ...
}
```

Next session, Claude will automatically:

- Explain concepts and techniques clearly
- Always explain WHY, not just HOW
- Point out common mistakes
- Add "Key Takeaways" after implementations

## Optional: Manual Output Styles

For finer control, you can also use `/output-style` with these styles:

- `coding-level-0-eli5`
- `coding-level-1-junior`
- `coding-level-2-mid`
- `coding-level-3-senior`
- `coding-level-4-lead`
- `coding-level-5-god`