answer-questions-directly

Answer user questions literally and request direction before acting.

3|1|Updated Jan 4, 2026

Search Tags:#communication #clarity #questions #risk #direction #literal

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npx skills add https://github.com/jagreehal/jagreehal-claude-skills --skill answer-questions-directly

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: answer-questions-directly
Source: https://github.com/jagreehal/jagreehal-claude-skills/tree/main/skills/answer-questions-directly
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jagreehal/jagreehal-claude-skills --skill answer-questions-directly

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures questions are answered literally and not treated as hidden instructions, reducing misinterpretation in conversations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Literal answers: Provide direct, analytical responses to questions about decisions, methods, or assessments.
Stop and seek direction: After answering, prompt the user for next steps rather than acting on assumptions.
Honesty about uncertainty: Communicate confidence levels, risks, and trade-offs clearly.
Use-case examples: When a user asks "Why did you choose X?" respond with a straightforward rationale and invite further guidance.

Quick Start

To test the skill, ask a question like "Will this approach work?" and expect a literal answer followed by a request for direction.

Frequently Asked Questions about answer-questions-directly

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I stop AI from acting on assumptions instead of answering questions literally?▼

To answer questions literally and prevent misinterpretation, you need an approach that provides direct, analytical responses and explicitly stops to seek user direction before taking any further action.

Why does AI treat my clarifying questions as hidden instructions during decision-making?▼

AI often treats clarifying questions as hidden instructions because it infers intent beyond the literal text. Answering questions literally prevents this misinterpretation by separating direct answers from assumed actions.

What is the best way to communicate risks and confidence levels when assessing options?▼

The best way to communicate risks and confidence levels during assessments is to provide a direct answer followed by explicit statements of confidence, risks, and trade-offs, then prompt for user direction.

How do I ensure interactive reviews include direct answers and requests for next steps?▼

To ensure interactive reviews include direct answers, apply a literal response mechanism that stops after answering and explicitly prompts the user for next steps rather than acting on assumptions.

Can I use literal answers to prevent misinterpretation in interactive decision-making tasks?▼

Yes, you can use literal answers to prevent misinterpretation in interactive decision-making. This approach ensures questions are answered directly and prompts the user for direction before taking action.

When should I not let AI act autonomously after answering a question?▼

You should not let AI act autonomously after answering a question when working in interactive decision-making, review, or assessment tasks where explicit user direction is required to proceed safely.