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intake

Gather context and validate task requests before planning.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#clarification#task validation#context gathering#request intake#planning preparation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rensjaspers/agents --skill intake-rensjaspers
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: intake
Source: https://github.com/rensjaspers/agents/tree/main/skills/intake
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rensjaspers/agents --skill intake-rensjaspers

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill ensures that task requests are complete, accurate, and well-understood before any planning begins, preventing agents from working with incomplete or incorrect information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Critical Evaluation: Assesses user requests for completeness and accuracy.
  • Context Gathering: Utilizes context-hub MCP tools and external documentation to gather necessary information.
  • Ambiguity Resolution: Identifies and resolves missing details or contradictions through targeted follow-up questions.
  • Use Case: Before starting a complex bug fix, use this skill to ensure all necessary details like environment, version, and reproduction steps are clearly defined and verified.

Quick Start

Use the intake skill to critically evaluate the task request 'Fix the login button alignment on the dashboard'.

Frequently Asked Questions about intake

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate task requests and gather missing context before planning?▼

Task request validation critically evaluates user input, gathers available context from tickets and external documentation, and resolves ambiguities through targeted follow-up questions to produce a verified starting point.

What is request intake and when do I need it for software engineering tasks?▼

Request intake ensures task requests are complete and accurate before planning begins. You need it for complex tasks like bug fixes to prevent agents from working with incomplete or incorrect information.

How do I resolve ambiguities in a bug fix request using context gathering?▼

Ambiguity resolution identifies missing details or contradictions in a request and asks targeted follow-up questions. Context gathering utilizes available sources like external documentation to verify facts before proceeding.

Does the intake skill work with context-hub MCP tools for task validation?▼

Yes, task validation utilizes context-hub MCP tools and external documentation to gather necessary information. It ensures no assumptions are made and all facts are verified before proceeding with planning.

Why does my agent make assumptions when starting complex bug fixes?▼

Agents make assumptions when task requests lack complete information. Critical evaluation assesses requests for completeness, identifies missing details, and resolves contradictions before any planning begins.

What are the limitations of relying on user input for task validation?▼

Relying solely on user input risks working with unverified claims. Task validation cross-references user input with external documentation and context-hub MCP tools, asking follow-up questions to ensure no assumptions are made.

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