diff --git a/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md b/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
index c1b2533f4..a10bdb86a 100644
--- a/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/executing-plans/SKILL.md
@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ Load plan, review critically, execute tasks in batches, report for review betwee
 2. Review critically - identify any questions or concerns about the plan
 3. If concerns: Raise them with your human partner before starting
 4. If no concerns: Create TodoWrite and proceed
+5. **Clear context** to free up memory for implementation:
+   - Tell Claude Code to clear its context/window
+   - This ensures more memory available during implementation and debugging
 
 ### Step 2: Execute Batch
 **Default: First 3 tasks**
diff --git a/skills/requesting-code-review/code-reviewer.md b/skills/requesting-code-review/code-reviewer.md
index 3c427c91b..9716d5a21 100644
--- a/skills/requesting-code-review/code-reviewer.md
+++ b/skills/requesting-code-review/code-reviewer.md
@@ -22,11 +22,18 @@ You are reviewing code changes for production readiness.
 **Base:** {BASE_SHA}
 **Head:** {HEAD_SHA}
 
+**IMPORTANT: Run these commands SEPARATELY, not chained with &&:**
 ```bash
 git diff --stat {BASE_SHA}..{HEAD_SHA}
+```
+
+Then run:
+```bash
 git diff {BASE_SHA}..{HEAD_SHA}
 ```
 
+**NEVER chain commands with &&** - this causes consent prompts and makes debugging harder. Always use separate Bash calls.
+
 ## Review Checklist
 
 **Code Quality:**