ask
Structured clarification and requirements gathering through focused dialogue or with dry code. Use when a task is ambiguous, underspecified, or requires user input before any action can be taken. Do not plan or implement anything—only ask questions to collect the information needed.
What this skill does
# Ask ## Workflow ### Step 1: Gather Project Context Load only the project context relevant to the current task: - If `docs/SUMMARY.md` exists, read it first. - Load only task-relevant detail docs. - Prioritize `Code Standard` docs for implementation conventions. - If docs conflict with code or user intent, use the available input/question before broad changes. Skip this step if no project docs or useful repository files exist. ### Step 2: Identify Information Gaps Determine exactly what is missing before a task can proceed: - Objective and user value - Scope boundaries and non-goals - Constraints (technical, UX, performance, timeline) - Success criteria - Key decisions with multiple valid options ### Step 3: Ask Questions (One at a Time) Ask targeted questions sequentially to close each gap. Rules: - Ask **exactly one question per message** - Prefer **multiple-choice options** when practical (2–4 choices) - Use open-ended questions only when no reasonable options exist - Do not ask questions already answered by project documentation - Do not ask about implementation details prematurely - Do not bundle multiple questions into one message ## Rules - Do not write code or modify any files, only support dry coding into output, not into artifacts - Do not produce plans, designs, or implementation artifacts - Do not make assumptions; ask instead - Keep questions short and focused - Apply YAGNI: only ask what is strictly necessary to proceed
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