ask

Escalate blocking design decisions via structured GitHub Issue comments.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #github #issue #human-in-the-loop #escalation #decision-making #team-alignment

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npx skills add https://github.com/allan-mobley-jr/forge --skill ask-allan-mobley-jr

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Skill: ask
Source: https://github.com/allan-mobley-jr/forge/tree/main/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allan-mobley-jr/forge --skill ask-allan-mobley-jr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Escalate a blocking question to the human via a GitHub Issue comment. Use when implementation requires a decision only the human can make. Never ask for clarification that can be reasonably inferred from context.

Core Features & Use Cases

Post a structured escalation as a GitHub Issue comment when a decision is blocked.
Ensure human review and avoid stalling the development process.
Use with the /forge orchestrator to maintain flow and visibility.

Quick Start

Post a structured escalation as a GitHub Issue comment to request human input.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I escalate a blocking decision to a human on a GitHub issue?▼

Escalating a blocking decision on a GitHub issue involves posting a structured comment with context, options considered, and a default action to request human input and prevent development stalls.

When should I escalate a design decision instead of using a default implementation?▼

Escalate a design decision when context lacks sufficient information to decide and fast defaulting risks rework or team misalignment, requiring explicit human-in-the-loop review.

Can I automate label management for human-in-the-loop escalations on GitHub?▼

You can automate label management for human-in-the-loop escalations on GitHub to track in-progress needs-human work and ensure visibility during the decision-making process.

What is the best way to format a GitHub issue comment for team alignment on a blocking question?▼

Formatting a GitHub issue comment for team alignment requires explicit sections for Blocking, Context, The question, Options considered, and Default to structure the escalation.

Does this workflow escalation skill work without an orchestrator?▼

This workflow escalation skill operates independently to post comments, but using it with an orchestrator maintains continuous development flow and enhances issue tracking visibility.