intent

Clarify user intent through a structured interview and generate a YAML manifest.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sofer/.agents --skill intent-sofer
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: intent
Source: https://github.com/sofer/.agents/tree/main/skills/intent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sofer/.agents --skill intent-sofer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interactive guidance to clarify user intent before diving into specs or solutions, reducing misalignment and rework.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stepwise intent elicitation: guides a conversation with one-question-at-a-time prompts to uncover the core problem, users, and constraints.
  • Success criteria framing: helps define measurable outcomes and acceptance criteria early.
  • Output generation: produces a structured manifest (e.g., YAML) ready for SDLC planning.

Quick Start

Initiate the guided intent interview and generate the final manifest YAML for the skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about intent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I clarify ambiguous requirements before writing product specifications?

To clarify ambiguous requirements before writing product specifications, you can use a structured interview process that elicits user intent, success criteria, and constraints through one-question-at-a-time prompts to ensure alignment.

What is the best way to define success criteria for a feature request?

Defining success criteria for a feature request requires framing measurable outcomes and acceptance criteria early in the workflow, which a guided intent elicitation process helps establish before final specification generation.

How do I generate a structured manifest for SDLC planning from an idea?

You can generate a structured manifest for SDLC planning from an idea by conducting a stepwise intent interview, confirming coding standards, and outputting the finalized requirements as a structured YAML file ready for development.

Does this intent clarification workflow work for research briefs?

Yes, this intent clarification workflow works for research briefs by applying a stepwise interview process to uncover core problems and constraints, ensuring alignment before committing to detailed specifications.

Why should I use an intent interview instead of writing specifications directly?

Using an intent interview before writing specifications directly reduces misalignment and rework by uncovering core problems, users, and constraints early through interactive guidance rather than assumptions.

What steps are involved in the intent elicitation workflow for product management?

The intent elicitation workflow for product management involves five steps: intent elicitation, success criteria framing, defining coding standards, final confirmation, and structured manifest generation.