ask

Prompt targeted architecture and design questions grounded in plans and documentation.

1|Updated Jan 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling --skill ask-jsai23
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask
Source: https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling/tree/main/plugins/util/skills/ask
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JSai23/claude-tooling --skill ask-jsai23

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ask questions about design, architecture, or how code fits together to ensure alignment before implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Facilitates design discussions by prompting clarifying questions grounded in plans and documentation.
  • Helps surface assumptions, constraints, and scope during architecture reviews.
  • Use Case: During a system redesign, ask targeted questions to resolve ambiguities before coding.

Quick Start

Ask a clarifying question about the intended architecture for the current feature.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clarify architecture decisions before writing code?

Scope feature implementation by surfacing constraints and assumptions through targeted questions during architecture reviews. Grounding answers in primary sources like plans and CLAUDE.md guides implementation boundaries and resolves ambiguities before development begins.

How does questioning assumptions help during system redesign?

Questioning assumptions during system redesign helps align architecture by prompting targeted questions grounded in existing documentation. It surfaces hidden constraints and scope boundaries, preventing misalignment before implementation starts.

Can I get code-level implementations from an architecture review tool?

No, architecture review tools focused on design alignment avoid providing code-level implementations or speculative details. They strictly facilitate design discussions by prompting clarifying questions grounded in plans and architecture docs to guide boundaries.

What is the best way to align component design with existing documentation?

The best way to align component design with existing documentation is to ask clarifying questions that require grounding answers in primary sources like architecture docs and CLAUDE.md. This ensures decisions reflect documented constraints and plans.

Do I need architecture docs to scope a feature design discussion?

Yes, you need architecture docs or plans to scope a feature design discussion effectively. Grounding design questions in primary sources ensures assumptions are surfaced accurately and implementation boundaries are guided by existing constraints.