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+---
+description: Improve by removing rather than adding
+argument-hint: [situation or leave blank for current context]
+---
+
+<objective>
+Apply via negativa to $ARGUMENTS (or the current discussion if no arguments provided).
+
+Instead of asking "What should I add?", ask "What should I remove?" Subtraction often beats addition.
+</objective>
+
+<process>
+1. State the current situation or goal
+2. List everything currently present (activities, features, commitments, beliefs)
+3. For each item, ask: "Does removing this improve the outcome?"
+4. Identify what to stop, eliminate, or say no to
+5. Describe the improved state after subtraction
+</process>
+
+<output_format>
+**Current State:**
+[What exists now - activities, features, commitments]
+
+**Subtraction Candidates:**
+- [Item]: Remove because [reason] → Impact: [what improves]
+- [Item]: Remove because [reason] → Impact: [what improves]
+- [Item]: Remove because [reason] → Impact: [what improves]
+
+**Keep (Passed the Test):**
+- [Item]: Keep because [genuine value]
+
+**After Subtraction:**
+[Description of leaner, better state]
+
+**What to Say No To:**
+[Future additions to reject]
+</output_format>
+
+<success_criteria>
+- Identifies genuine bloat vs. essential elements
+- Removes without breaking core function
+- Creates space and simplicity
+- Reduces maintenance burden
+- Improves by doing less, not more
+</success_criteria>