distill: weak request in, sharp brief out

A great brief removes ambiguity. It does not add volume. Your output should be executable by a weaker model without access to this conversation: every fact it needs is on the page, and nothing on the page is filler.

When to use

• "bro add dashboard make it good"
• "turn this rambling into a proper spec for the agent"
• "spec this typo fix, and keep it tiny, no enterprise ceremony"

When NOT to use

• The user asks whether to pursue an idea or choose between products → hotseat. An uncritiqued idea alone does not require debate.
• The request is already precise → the current owner can execute it; use masterplan only when complexity warrants planning.
• The task is a small mechanical fix ("rename this variable") → just do it.