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ask-questions-if-underspecified

Ask 1-5 clarifying questions to resolve underspecified requests before proceeding.

2|Updated Feb 18, 2026
Search Tags:#requirements#risk-mitigation#decision-support#questioning#clarify#underspecification
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os --skill ask-questions-if-underspecified-alanharrryy-wq
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask-questions-if-underspecified
Source: https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os/tree/main/.agents/skills/Z_integrator/ask-questions-if-underspecified
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alanharrryy-wq/hitech-os --skill ask-questions-if-underspecified-alanharrryy-wq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Clarifies ambiguous requests by prompting for essential details before any work begins, reducing misalignment and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects underspecified requests and generates 1-5 must-have questions
  • Provides clear, minimal, and actionable questions with recommended defaults
  • Pauses for user answers and proceeds only after explicit confirmation

Quick Start

Ask 1-5 must-have clarifying questions to resolve underspecification and wait for user answers before proceeding.

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 a task?▼

To clarify underspecified requirements, you use a mechanism that detects ambiguous requests and prompts 1-5 must-have questions to resolve objectives, scope, and constraints before proceeding.

What is the best way to prevent wrong work from ambiguous requests?▼

The best way to prevent wrong work is applying safe, incremental clarification that pauses for user answers and proceeds only after explicit confirmation of provided defaults.

How do I prompt users for missing scope and constraints in a workflow?▼

You can prompt users for missing scope by generating minimal, actionable questions with recommended defaults, pausing the workflow until the user responds with necessary environment details.

Does this clarification process work for tasks with unclear objectives?▼

Yes, this clarification process works for tasks with unclear objectives by identifying underspecification across tasks and asking concise questions to gather essential details before any work begins.

When should I not use automated questioning for decision support?▼

You should not use automated questioning when requests are fully specified, as the mechanism pauses execution to ask 1-5 questions only when objectives, scope, constraints, or environment are unclear.

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