ask-questions-if-underspecified
Ask Questions If Underspecified
When to Use
Use this skill when a request has multiple plausible interpretations or key details (objective, scope, constraints, environment, or safety) are unclear.
When NOT to Use
Do not use this skill when the request is already clear, or when a quick, low-risk discovery read can answer the missing details.
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).
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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