Ask_Why
Turn vague ideas into decision-backed executable plans
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FAQPage SchemaHow to install Ask Why?โผ
Run `npx skills add maxkura/Ask_Why --all -g -y` in your terminal to install the skill globally for your agent.
What problem does Ask Why solve?โผ
It stops agents from making silent assumptions on vague tasks by asking prioritized decision questions first, so plans match your real intent and avoid repeated rework.
When should I use Ask Why?โผ
Use it for ambiguous, high-stakes planning like product design, research planning, PRDs, or workflow design where early wrong choices cause major rework. Skip it for simple Q&A or routine coding fixes.
Does Ask Why work with Claude Code and Codex?โผ
Yes. It follows the standard SKILL.md format and runs in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, and other compatible agents.
What files does Ask Why create?โผ
It maintains PLAN.md, DECISIONS.md, and OPEN_QUESTIONS.md during the session, then produces FINAL_PLAN.md once all blocking questions are resolved.