ask-questions-if-underspecified

Identify underspecified requirements and prompt 1-5 must-have questions before implementation.

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npx skills add https://github.com/adobe/spectrum-web-components --skill ask-questions-if-underspecified-adobe
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Skill: ask-questions-if-underspecified
Source: https://github.com/adobe/spectrum-web-components/tree/main/.ai/skills/ask-questions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adobe/spectrum-web-components --skill ask-questions-if-underspecified-adobe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clarify requirements before implementing. Use when there are serious doubts about scope and objectives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompts essential clarifying questions when a request is underspecified
  • Helps stakeholders reveal objective, scope, constraints, and environment details
  • Reduces rework by enabling safe, incremental progress only after must-have questions are answered

Quick Start

Describe an underspecified request and I will respond with 1-5 must-have questions to resolve it.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask-questions-if-underspecified

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clarify underspecified requirements before starting implementation?

To clarify underspecified requirements, you can describe your request and receive 1-5 targeted questions. This identifies unclear objectives, scope, constraints, environment, and safety details, halting progress until you provide essential answers to reduce rework.

What's the best way to resolve unclear scope and objectives in product management?

Resolving unclear scope and objectives requires prompting focused questions to stakeholders. By guiding users through must-have questions before work begins, you reveal necessary constraints and environment details, enabling safe and incremental product management progress.

How many clarifying questions should I ask when a workflow request is underspecified?

Ask 1-5 must-have questions when a workflow request is underspecified. This targeted approach ensures you focus only on resolving serious doubts about the objective, scope, constraints, and environment, avoiding overwhelming the stakeholder while ensuring safe progress.

When do I need to prompt clarifying questions for a project request?

You need to prompt clarifying questions when there are serious doubts about a request's objective, scope, constraints, environment, or safety. This is essential when requests are underspecified and you must reduce the risk of rework before implementation begins.

Does this approach stop work until scope is clarified?

Yes, this approach halts progress until essential answers are provided. By delivering a concise set of must-have questions and stopping implementation, it ensures that scope is fully resolved and prevents moving forward with serious doubts about requirements.