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agenterminal-ask-user

Ask users questions with predefined options via the agenterminal.ask MCP tool.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#headless#options#interactive-prompt#user-input#agenterminal#UI-routing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/paulyokota/FeedForward --skill agenterminal-ask-user
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: agenterminal-ask-user
Source: https://github.com/paulyokota/FeedForward/tree/main/.claude/skills/agenterminal-ask-user
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/paulyokota/FeedForward --skill agenterminal-ask-user

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Use this when you need to ask the user a question with predefined options while running in AgenTerminal headless mode. Routes questions through the AgenTerminal UI instead of the failing built-in AskUserQuestion tool.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive prompts: Use agenterminal.ask to present questions with predefined options and optional headers.
  • Structured responses: Returns a JSON payload containing the user's selected option(s) for downstream processing.
  • Multi-question support: Allows multiple questions in a single call with optional multiSelect.

Quick Start

Call the agenterminal.ask MCP tool with a questions array that defines questions, headers, and options to capture user selections via the AgenTerminal UI.

Frequently Asked Questions about agenterminal-ask-user

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I prompt users for input in AgenTerminal headless mode?▼

To collect interactive user input in AgenTerminal headless sessions, call the agenterminal.ask MCP tool with a questions array containing question text, headers, and predefined options to route prompts through the AgenTerminal UI.

Why does the built-in AskUserQuestion tool fail in headless automation workflows?▼

The built-in AskUserQuestion tool fails in headless automation workflows because it cannot route interactive prompts through the UI, requiring the agenterminal.ask MCP tool instead to present predefined options and capture user selections.

Can I ask multiple questions with predefined options in a single AgenTerminal call?▼

Yes, you can ask multiple questions in a single AgenTerminal call by passing a questions array to agenterminal.ask, where each question defines its own header, options, and optional multiSelect flag for multiple selections.

What is the timeout limit for interactive prompts in AgenTerminal headless sessions?▼

The timeout limit for interactive prompts in AgenTerminal headless sessions is 5 minutes, after which the agenterminal.ask tool returns a timeout error if no user response is received.

Does agenterminal.ask support multiSelect for predefined options in automation workflows?▼

Yes, agenterminal.ask supports an optional multiSelect parameter within its questions array, allowing users to select multiple predefined options during headless automation workflows routed through the AgenTerminal UI.

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