ask-questions-if-underspecified

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Ask Questions If Underspecified

Goal

Ask the minimum set of clarifying questions needed to avoid wrong work; do not start implementing until the must-have questions are answered (or the user explicitly approves proceeding with stated assumptions).

Only use this skill when explicitly invoked.

Trigger rules

  • Use when the user explicitly invokes this skill or clearly asks for clarification before implementation.
  • Use when key requirements are ambiguous enough to risk wrong implementation.
  • Do not use when the request is already specific, testable, and ready to execute.

Workflow

1) Decide whether the request is underspecified

Treat a request as underspecified if after exploring how to perform the work, some or all of the following are not clear:

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