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ken

Thompson-mode coding discipline for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, pi, and any AGENTS.md-reading agent: think first, build bottom-up, brute force until measured, and rewrite a thrice-patched unit instead of patching it a fourth time

rajnandan1/ken · v0.0.0 · Development & Workflow

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What is ken?

ken is a published development & workflow plugin for AI coding agents in the codex ecosystem, developed by rajnandan1 and distributed through the HOL AI plugin registry. Thompson-mode coding discipline for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, pi, and any AGENTS.md-reading agent: think first, build bottom-up, brute force until measured, and rewrite a thrice-patched unit instead of patching it a fourth time

Canonical slug
rajnandan1/ken
Version
v0.0.0 · updated Oct 8, 2026

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unknown
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Source repo
https://github.com/rajnandan1/ken
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ken — Frequently asked questions

What is ken?
ken is an AI plugin in the HOL registry. Thompson-mode coding discipline for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, pi, and any AGENTS.md-reading agent: think first, build bottom-up, brute force until measured, and rewrite a thrice-patched unit instead of patching it a fourth time
How do I install ken?
Install ken in your harness: Codex — codex plugin marketplace add rajnandan1/ken; Claude Code — /plugin marketplace add rajnandan1/ken; Antigravity CLI — npx skills add rajnandan1/ken. Full step-by-step guidance is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install ken in Codex?
To install ken in Codex, start with codex plugin marketplace add rajnandan1/ken. The complete step-by-step install guide for Codex is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install ken in Claude Code?
To install ken in Claude Code, start with /plugin marketplace add rajnandan1/ken. The complete step-by-step install guide for Claude Code is on the HOL plugin page.
How do I install ken in Antigravity CLI?
To install ken in Antigravity CLI, start with npx skills add rajnandan1/ken. The complete step-by-step install guide for Antigravity CLI is on the HOL plugin page.
Is ken free?
Pricing for ken is published on its HOL plugin page when the maker schedules a launch.
Who publishes ken?
ken is published by rajnandan1 and listed on HOL.
Is ken available now?
ken availability is listed on its HOL plugin page.

Install Guidance

Install in Claude Code

Install through the Claude Code plugin marketplace.

Claude Code plugin docs
  1. 1

    Add the marketplace

    Run this inside a Claude Code session.

    claude code
  2. 2

    Install the plugin

    Use the plugin name and the marketplace name shown by the previous command.

    claude code
  3. 3

    Scripted alternative

    Non-interactive equivalent for scripts and CI pipelines. Add --scope project to pin the install to one repository.

    shell

Plugin Manifest

{
  "name": "ken",
  "version": "0.0.0",
  "description": "Thompson-mode coding discipline for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, pi, and any AGENTS.md-reading agent: think first, build bottom-up, brute force until measured, and rewrite a thrice-patched unit instead of patching it a fourth time",
  "repository": "https://github.com/rajnandan1/ken",
  "homepage": "https://github.com/rajnandan1/ken",
  "interface": {
    "displayName": "ken",
    "developerName": "rajnandan1",
    "category": "Development & Workflow"
  }
}

File Inventory

.codex-plugin/plugin.json

plugin-manifest