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.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/buiducnhat/cobrew --skill askIs this agent skill safe to install?
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The skill is a requirements-gathering tool that reads local documentation to identify information gaps. It contains a minor risk of indirect prompt injection if the documentation files it reads contain malicious instructions, though the skill itself is heavily restricted from executing code or modifying files.
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Risk: LOW · No issues
What does this agent skill do?
Ask
Workflow
Step 1: Gather Project Context
Load only the project context relevant to the current task:
- If
docs/SUMMARY.mdexists, read it first. - Load only task-relevant detail docs.
- Prioritize
Code Standarddocs 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
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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