# Sign

> Adds a persistent pattern or rule that Ralph will remember and apply to future stories.

- Skill: `majiayu000/sign` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add majiayu000/sign`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/majiayu000/sign/raw
- Safety review: CAUTION (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML, Agent Building
- Tags: Agent Memory, Pattern, Ralph, Rule, Sign
- Author: majiayu000 (https://skillmd.com/u/majiayu000)
- Updated: 2026-08-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/majiayu000/sign

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# Add Sign

The user wants to add a sign - a pattern or rule that Ralph should remember for all future work.

**Get the pattern from the user.** Ask:
1. What's the pattern or rule? (e.g., "Always use select_related for foreign keys")
2. What category? (frontend, backend, general, testing)

**Then run:**

```bash
npx ralph sign "THE PATTERN HERE" CATEGORY
```

**Examples:**
```bash
npx ralph sign "Never hardcode AI model names - use env vars" backend
npx ralph sign "Always add data-testid for Playwright tests" frontend
npx ralph sign "Use useCallback for event handlers passed to children" frontend
npx ralph sign "Always paginate list endpoints" backend
```

**After adding, confirm:** "Added sign. Ralph will include this in every future story prompt."

**To see all signs:**
```bash
npx ralph signs
```