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ask-user

Present structured user choice gates for routing, confirmation, or destructive actions.

Updated Jun 20, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#agent workflow#human in the loop#user choice#decision gate#prompt pattern
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sigmacodeat/subsumio-web --skill ask-user-sigmacodeat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ask-user
Source: https://github.com/Sigmacodeat/subsumio-web/tree/main/server/skills/ask-user
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sigmacodeat/subsumio-web --skill ask-user-sigmacodeat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents AI agents from making incorrect assumptions at decision points by enforcing clear user choice gates before proceeding with actions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Choice Presentation: Guides agents to present 2-4 clear options with an escape hatch and self-explanatory labels.
  • Execution Gating: Ensures workflows pause after asking for input and continue only after receiving the user's response.
  • Use Case: Help an AI assistant handle ambiguous requests, destructive operations, routing decisions, or workflow phase choices while keeping the user in control.

Quick Start

Ask the ask-user skill to present the user with three options for choosing how to handle an ambiguous workflow decision.

Frequently Asked Questions about ask-user

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add a human in the loop decision gate to an AI agent workflow?▼

To add a human in the loop decision gate, you use structured choice presentation to pause agent execution and present 2-4 clear options, requiring user input before the workflow branches and continues routing.

What is user choice gating in automation workflows?▼

User choice gating in automation workflows prevents AI agents from proceeding through uncertain decisions by enforcing execution pauses and presenting structured options for confirmation, prioritization, or routing.

How to handle destructive operations in agent workflows safely?▼

To handle destructive operations safely, implement an execution gate that pauses the workflow and presents structured options with an escape hatch, ensuring the user confirms the action before branching behavior proceeds.

Can I use decision gates for routing ambiguous requests in agent workflows?▼

Yes, you can use decision gates for routing ambiguous requests by applying a prompt pattern that pauses execution and presents 2-4 self-explanatory options, ensuring the user controls the routing direction.

What are the limitations of using user choice gates for agent decisions?▼

Limitations of user choice gates include restricting options to 2-4 structured choices per decision point, requiring an explicit escape hatch, and forcing workflow execution pauses that wait for manual user responses before branching.

When do I need a human in the loop pattern for my AI agent?▼

You need a human in the loop pattern when an AI agent faces ambiguous requests, destructive operations, or workflow phase choices, requiring structured user input to safely control routing and execution branching.

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