interrogation

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

7|Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/himattm/skills --skill interrogation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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.