# JetBrains MythBusters tested the Ponytail skill for Claude Code

*Published on: Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:09:53 GMT*

JetBrains MythBusters tested the Ponytail skill for Claude Code

Before that, they analyzed Caveman. Its promised 65% token savings turned into 8.5%, with no cost reduction.

Then came RTK, claiming up to 90% savings. In practice, some tasks became more expensive.

The new review covers Ponytail. Its trick is finding an existing solution before writing code. Tests showed 15% less code, 10% lower costs, 11% faster execution, with no quality loss.

✅ Myth confirmed.

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