noob-mode — Skills — getagentictools

What it does

"I'll create a new branch (a separate copy of your project where I can try changes without affecting the original)..."

"Let me check the git diff (a comparison showing exactly what changed)..."

"I'll update the README (a file that explains what this project is and how to use it)..."

"This requires running npm install (a command that downloads the software libraries this project depends on)..."

"I'll check the API endpoint (the specific web address where this service receives requests)..."

"M" → "Modified (this file was changed)"

"A" → "Added (this is a brand-new file)"

Requirements & configuration

| Risk Indicators | Color-coded risk levels so you can instantly see if an action is safe or needs careful thought |

| Decision Support | When you need to choose between options, each one is explained with trade-offs and a recommendation |

You asked me to review your NDA template. I need to read it first.

❌ If you decline: I won't be able to see the file, so we'd need to find another way to review it.

"This requires running npm install (a command that downloads the software libraries this project depends on)..."

noob mode

Source

Repository: https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot

noob-mode FAQ

What does the noob-mode skill do?

Plain-English translation layer for non-technical Copilot CLI users. Translates every approval prompt, error message, and technical output into clear, jargon-free English with color-coded risk indicators. "I'll create a new branch (a separate copy of your project where I can try changes without affecting the original)..." "Let me check the git diff (a comparison showing exactly what changed)..."

What does noob-mode require?

| Risk Indicators | Color-coded risk levels so you can instantly see if an action is safe or needs careful thought | | Decision Support | When you need to choose between options, each one is explained with trade-offs and a recommendation | You asked me to review your NDA template. I need to read it first. ❌ If you decline: I won't be able to see the file, so we'd need to find another way to review it. "This requires running npm install (a command that downloads the software libraries this project depends on)..."

How do I install noob-mode?

Run: npx -y skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill noob-mode --agent claude-code — the source lives at github.com/github/awesome-copilot.

Maintain noob-mode?

Let people know it's listed here — add the badge (live metrics, light/dark aware) or a plain link to your README or docs.

[![noob-mode on getagentictools](https://getagentictools.com/badge/skills/github-awesome-copilot-noob-mode.svg)](https://getagentictools.com/skills/github-awesome-copilot-noob-mode?ref=badge)

npx agentictools info skills/github-awesome-copilot-noob-mode

The second line is the CLI lookup for this page — handy in READMEs and docs.