diff --git a/skills/code-review/SKILL.md b/skills/code-review/SKILL.md
index a0b9cbe..1a26e38 100644
--- a/skills/code-review/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/code-review/SKILL.md
@@ -29,8 +29,3 @@ description: Use when preparing or reviewing pull requests for this repository
 | **Blocker** | Broken build, failing tests, secret leak, breaking API without version strategy |
 | **Major** | Missing tests for non-trivial logic, unclear validation, regression risk |
 | **Minor** | Naming nits, small doc gaps, optional refactors |
-
-## References
-
-- [AGENTS.md](../../AGENTS.md)
-- [skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md](../content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md)
diff --git a/skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md b/skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md
index 7edfccd..886a744 100644
--- a/skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md
@@ -38,9 +38,3 @@ Type **`IConfig`** in `src/index.ts` documents the `assetStore` block; the runti
 ### Errors and validation
 
 - Config validation is centralized in **`src/util/validations.ts`**; extend there when adding required fields or stricter checks
-
-## References
-
-- [README.md](../../README.md) — usage snippet and config tables
-- [skills/framework/SKILL.md](../framework/SKILL.md) — AWS and runtime assumptions
-- [skills/typescript/SKILL.md](../typescript/SKILL.md)
diff --git a/skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md b/skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md
index 1a8f897..657897c 100644
--- a/skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md
@@ -41,10 +41,4 @@ description: Use when setting up the repo locally, running build/test/lint, Husk
 ### PR expectations
 
 - Keep changes scoped; match existing TypeScript and TSLint style
-- Do not commit secrets or real AWS credentials (see [skills/testing/SKILL.md](../testing/SKILL.md))
-
-## References
-
-- [AGENTS.md](../../AGENTS.md)
-- [skills/typescript/SKILL.md](../typescript/SKILL.md)
-- [skills/testing/SKILL.md](../testing/SKILL.md)
+- Do not commit secrets or real AWS credentials (see the testing skill for policy)
diff --git a/skills/framework/SKILL.md b/skills/framework/SKILL.md
index 39a63ab..ac4d63b 100644
--- a/skills/framework/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/framework/SKILL.md
@@ -31,8 +31,3 @@ description: Use when working with AWS S3, aws-sdk usage, environment assumption
 
 - **Main:** `dist` (compiled JS); ensure `npm run build-ts` is run before publish
 - **Types:** `./typings` per `package.json`
-
-## References
-
-- [skills/content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md](../content-store-aws-s3-sdk/SKILL.md)
-- [README.md](../../README.md) — configuration tables
diff --git a/skills/testing/SKILL.md b/skills/testing/SKILL.md
index a64c928..adce699 100644
--- a/skills/testing/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/testing/SKILL.md
@@ -32,8 +32,3 @@ description: Use when writing Jest tests, configuring mocks, or interpreting cov
 
 - Do **not** put real AWS keys or bucket names in tests or fixtures committed to the repo
 - Prefer mocks/stubs for S3 and external calls; use **nock** for HTTP where applicable (`devDependencies` includes `nock`)
-
-## References
-
-- [skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md](../dev-workflow/SKILL.md)
-- [skills/framework/SKILL.md](../framework/SKILL.md)
diff --git a/skills/typescript/SKILL.md b/skills/typescript/SKILL.md
index 85d370f..0f0c751 100644
--- a/skills/typescript/SKILL.md
+++ b/skills/typescript/SKILL.md
@@ -31,8 +31,3 @@ description: Use when editing TypeScript source, tsconfig, typings output, or ma
 ### Types for dependencies
 
 - `@types/node`, `@types/aws-sdk`, `@types/lodash`, etc. are listed in `devDependencies`; keep versions compatible with the **TypeScript 4.x** toolchain in use
-
-## References
-
-- [skills/dev-workflow/SKILL.md](../dev-workflow/SKILL.md)
-- [skills/testing/SKILL.md](../testing/SKILL.md)