interrogation

Asks batched clarifying questions in up to three rounds to resolve ambiguous prompts before proceeding.

7|Updated Apr 15, 2026

Search Tags:#workflow #prompting #clarifying-questions #conversational-design #interrogation #ask-user-question

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/himattm/skills --skill interrogation

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: interrogation
Source: https://github.com/himattm/skills/tree/main/plugins/utilities/skills/interrogation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/himattm/skills --skill interrogation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

User prompts are often under-specified and lead to incorrect outputs. This skill drives clarity by prompting targeted questions before acting.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured questioning: Generates batched clarifying questions to resolve ambiguities efficiently.
Controlled rounds: Enforces a maximum of three interrogation cycles with an explicit outline after each answer.
Final validation: Reaches a confirmed understanding and a clear action plan before execution.

Quick Start

Provide your under-specified prompt to the assistant, which will ask structured clarifying questions in up to three rounds and then proceed with a confirmed plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about interrogation

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I resolve ambiguities in under-specified prompts before execution?▼

To resolve ambiguities in under-specified prompts, this Skill uses a structured questioning workflow to batch clarifying questions, outline answers, and confirm an action plan before proceeding with execution.

Can I use structured clarifying questions for complex multi-step workflows?▼

Yes, structured clarifying questions are designed for complex multi-step workflows and ambiguous goals, batching targeted inquiries to efficiently establish clarity before any conversational task begins processing.

What is the maximum number of questioning rounds allowed when clarifying prompts?▼

The maximum number of questioning rounds allowed when clarifying prompts is three, ensuring the conversational design remains efficient while still resolving under-specified instructions through controlled cycles.

How do I ensure a confirmed understanding of ambiguous goals before the assistant acts?▼

To ensure a confirmed understanding of ambiguous goals, the questioning workflow generates an explicit outline after each answer and requires a final validation step to proceed with a clear action plan.

Does the AskUserQuestion mechanism support batching multiple clarifying questions per round?▼

Yes, the AskUserQuestion mechanism supports batching multiple clarifying questions per round, allowing the workflow to gather necessary details efficiently within its enforced three-round conversation limit.

When should I avoid using an interrogation workflow for prompt clarifying questions?▼

You should avoid using an interrogation workflow for prompt clarifying questions when dealing with straightforward, highly specified tasks that lack ambiguity, as the questioning cycles would add unnecessary conversational overhead.