glean

Name: glean
Availability: InStock
Author: iroh4-labs

Guides users through a structured process to extract and clarify feature requirements.

2|1|Updated May 2, 2026

Search Tags:#feature design #structured conversation #user collaboration #specification development #gleaning

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/iroh4-labs/mumei --skill glean-iroh4-labs

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Skill: glean
Source: https://github.com/iroh4-labs/mumei/tree/main/skills/glean
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iroh4-labs/mumei --skill glean-iroh4-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of vague feature requests by guiding users through a structured gleaning process, ensuring clarity and completeness in feature design.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Gleaning: Facilitates a structured conversation to extract essential details like goals, scope, constraints, and edge cases.
User Collaboration: Encourages active user participation to refine and clarify feature requirements.
Output File: Generates a .mumei/scratch/<topic>.md file that serves as input for further specification development.
Triggers: Can be initiated manually with /mumei:glean or through specific feature request triggers.

Quick Start

Run the 'glean' skill to start a structured gleaning session with the user for a new feature request.

Frequently Asked Questions about glean

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

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What is structured gleaning for feature design?▼

Structured gleaning is a conversational process used to extract and clarify feature requirements, ensuring clarity and completeness in feature design. It helps transform vague feature requests into structured specifications by capturing goals, scope, constraints, and edge cases.

How do I start a structured gleaning session for a new feature request?▼

To start a structured gleaning session, you run the 'glean' skill manually using the '/mumei:glean' command or through specific feature request triggers. The skill will guide you through an interactive conversation to capture essential feature details.

Can I use this skill to refine vague feature requests with my team?▼

Yes, this skill supports user collaboration to refine and clarify feature requirements. It encourages active user participation during the structured conversation to ensure all essential details are captured accurately for specification development.

What output format does the gleaning process generate?▼

The gleaning process generates a structured output file located at '.mumei/scratch/<topic>.md'. This markdown file captures the clarified feature requirements and serves as input for further specification development.

Do I need any dependencies to run the gleaning process?▼

No dependencies are required to run the gleaning process. The skill operates independently to guide users through structured conversations and generate the output specification file.

What is the best way to clarify feature scope and edge cases?▼

The best way to clarify feature scope and edge cases is through a structured gleaning conversation. By asking high-leverage questions and capturing user responses, this approach ensures all constraints and edge cases are documented for specification development.