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npx skills add itseffi/agentic-os --skill difficult-conversationsgit clone --depth 1 https://github.com/itseffi/agentic-osWrote this? Show the measurements
A badge with what this costs and how it scanned, read live from this page, so it follows the numbers instead of freezing them. Markdown for a README, HTML for a documentation site or a project page.
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Counted locally with the o200k_base tokenizer, which is exact for GPT models; Claude uses its own tokenizer and its counts differ. Treat this as one consistent yardstick across the catalogue rather than a bill. Prices are per million input tokens.
| Model | Per session | Once invoked |
|---|---|---|
| Fable 5.1 | $0.00024 | $0.00496 |
| Opus 5.5 | $0.00010 | $0.00198 |
| Sonnet 5.5 | $0.00005 | $0.00099 |
| Haiku 4.5 | $0.00002 | $0.00050 |
Grade A, and why
difficult-conversations scanned grade A with 0 findings against 26 rules in 11 categories — prompt injection, anti-refusal, data exfiltration, privilege escalation, supply chain, agent snooping, system-prompt leakage, SSRF and excessive agency — measured 1mo ago.
A static scan of the body, not an audit. Every finding is printed with the line that produced it so you can judge whether it matters here. A mod is markdown that instructs an agent; that is exactly why what it instructs is worth reading.
Nothing flagged
None of the 26 patterns this scan looks for appear in this file: no shell pipes, no recursive deletes, no credential paths, no hidden text, no instruction-override or anti-refusal phrasing, no agent-config snooping. That is not a guarantee, it is the absence of the things that are checkable.
What it actually says
Difficult Conversation Prep
Prepare for challenging work conversations using a structured framework.
When to Use
Before any conversation you're dreading or that has conflict potential.
The Framework: Prepare-Listen-Empathize-Clarify-Solve
1. Preparation Notes
Document:
- Your intent (what you want to achieve)
- Non-negotiables (what you won't compromise on)
- Specific facts/examples (concrete, not accusations)
- Language traps to avoid
- Desired outcome
- Success criteria
- Medium choice (in-person/video/async)
2. Opening Lines (3-5 options)
Create openers that are:
- Neutral, non-accusatory
- Reference concrete impact
- Invite their perspective
Examples:
- "I wanted to talk about [situation] because I've noticed [impact]..."
- "I'd like to understand your perspective on [issue]..."
- "Can we discuss [topic]? I want to make sure we're aligned..."
3. Questions to Ask (5-7)
Use open questions (what/how/when):
- Avoid "why" framing (feels accusatory)
- Include one perspective-taking question
- Include one constraints question
4. Anticipate Reactions
Prepare responses for:
- Denial: [De-escalating response]
- Deflection: [Redirect response]
- Emotional reaction: [Calming response]
- Counter-accusation: [Non-defensive response]
5. Clarify and Solve
- State shared goals
- Present options with trade-offs
- Agree on commitments
- Assign owner and timeline
- Schedule follow-up
Self-Management Checklist
- Deep breaths before starting
- Slow speaking pace
- Use pauses deliberately
- Notice body tension
- Stay curious, not defensive
Output
- 1-page prep doc
- Opening lines (3-5)
- Questions list
- Reactions/responses table
- Close and next steps
- Escalation flags (if HR/compliance needed)
When Not to Use
Do not use this skill when the request is unrelated, low-stakes, or better handled by a simpler direct response.
What ships with it
1 file beside SKILL.md in the same directory: the scripts, references and assets a skill reads on demand. Not counted in the per-session cost; read them before you install if any of them is executable.
What this file has done since we first saw it
Hashed on every crawl. A supply-chain change to an agent config is a question of when, not whether, so the history is kept rather than the latest state alone.
- 1mo ago First seen · 82 lines · 24 tokens per session scan A 7b48e0aeb66f
difficult-conversations is a skill published in the GitHub repository itseffi/agentic-os (117 stars, last pushed 14d ago), licensed MIT. It adds 24 tokens to every session and 496 once invoked, about $0.0001 per session on Opus 5.5. A static security scan graded it A with 0 findings. No closer match exists in the catalogue, so it is treated as the original; first seen 2026-08-30.
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