Asking Clarifying Questions

Overview

Bridge the gap between raw user input and structured brainstorming by understanding what the user actually means, not what they said.

Core principle: Resolve contradictions first, then disambiguate. Conflicting goals must be reconciled before technical clarification - otherwise you're precisely defining the wrong thing.

Announce at start: "I'm using the asking-clarifying-questions skill to make sure I understand your requirements correctly."

When to Use

Use this skill:

• After gathering initial context from user
• Before starting brainstorming or design exploration
• When user mentions technical terms that could mean multiple things
• When scope boundaries are unclear
• When assumptions need verification