ask-matt

Route users to the appropriate skill or workflow for their task.

1|Updated Mar 19, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #planning #routing #skills #handoff #triage

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npx skills add https://github.com/ian-pascoe/dotfiles-chezmoi --skill ask-matt

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask-matt
Source: https://github.com/ian-pascoe/dotfiles-chezmoi/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/ask-matt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ian-pascoe/dotfiles-chezmoi --skill ask-matt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Ask Matt removes the guesswork of choosing the right skill or flow when you are starting a task, especially when the repository contains many specialized paths and it is not obvious where to begin.

Core Features & Use Cases

Workflow routing: Helps decide whether to start with interviewing, implementation, triage, debugging, architecture improvement, or a handoff.
Context-aware guidance: Distinguishes between stateful codebase work, stateless planning, prototype detours, and multi-session builds.
Repository navigation: Acts as a central map for the repo’s skills so you can move quickly from an idea to the right execution path.
Use case: A developer with a new feature request can use this Skill to figure out whether to grill the idea, create issues, or go straight into implementation.

Quick Start

Ask the ask-matt skill which workflow or skill fits my situation.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask-matt

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I route my development task to the correct workflow path?▼

Bug triage workflow routing matches your issue's context to the correct handling path, distinguishing between stateful codebase work, stateless planning, and prototype detours to resolve codebase health problems.

What is the best way to plan a new feature from idea to ship?▼

Idea-to-ship planning routes your feature request to the appropriate starting point, determining whether to begin with interviewing, creating issues, or proceeding directly into implementation based on your situation.

How do I handle a session handoff for a multi-session build?▼

Session handoff routing preserves your working context by matching a multi-session build scenario to the appropriate entry point, ensuring stateful codebase work continues smoothly across repository workflows.

Can I use this routing for stateless planning and prototype detours?▼

Yes, context-aware guidance distinguishes between stateful codebase work, stateless planning, and prototype detours, matching each distinct scenario to the correct skill entry point within the repository.

When should I choose bug handling over architecture improvement routing?▼

Choose bug handling for immediate codebase health issues and architecture improvement for structural enhancements; workflow routing evaluates your task context to direct you to the correct specialized path.