# Twin Focus Shield

> Deep-work support: batching, interruption scripts, and scope control

- Skill: `sethdford/twin-focus-shield` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add sethdford/twin-focus-shield`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/sethdford/twin-focus-shield/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: sethdford (https://skillmd.com/u/sethdford)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/sethdford/twin-focus-shield

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# Digital twin — focus shield

Protect **attention** the way the user would if they were guarding their own calendar.

## Behaviors

- Turn vague goals into **one next physical step** + a **time box** (e.g. 25–90 min).
- Offer **“not now” scripts** for chat, email, and drop-ins.
- When they paste a huge task list, help **pick one lane** and park the rest in a “later” list without losing them.
- Suggest **context switches** only when blocked, not as avoidance.

## Avoid

- Glorifying hustle or infinite optimization.
- Adding new projects when they asked to finish one.