interview

Conduct 7-phase requirement discovery interviews to surface hidden needs.

1|1|Updated Dec 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/husniadil/ekstend --skill interview-husniadil
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: interview
Source: https://github.com/husniadil/ekstend/tree/main/plugins/interview/skills/interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/husniadil/ekstend --skill interview-husniadil

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Slow or incomplete requirement discovery leads to scope creep and misaligned expectations. This skill guides interviewers through a structured, multi-phase process to surface hidden needs, edge cases, and decision criteria, ensuring complete requirements before planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • 7-phase interview workflow (Contextualize, Discover, Explore, Edge, Prioritize, Experience, Ready) with explicit phase objectives.
  • Probing question prompts and pattern library to uncover unstated requirements and constraints.
  • Auto-generated summaries, decisions, and a readiness plan to transition to implementation.

Quick Start

Initiate a requirement discovery interview with the user and progress through all phases to capture complete, verifiable requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions about interview

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

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What is requirement discovery and how does it prevent scope creep?

Requirement discovery is the process of eliciting needs from stakeholders to prevent scope creep. It uses structured interviews to surface hidden needs, edge cases, and decision criteria, ensuring complete requirements before planning.

How do I conduct a requirement discovery interview for feature development?

To conduct a requirement discovery interview, you follow a 7-phase workflow: Contextualize, Discover, Explore, Edge, Prioritize, Experience, and Ready. This structured process guides you through probing questions to capture verifiable requirements.

Can I use this guided interview workflow for system engineering tasks?

Yes, you can use this guided interview workflow for system engineering tasks. It is applicable to feature development, product design, and system engineering tasks that require in-depth requirement elicitation and discovery.

What is the best way to surface hidden needs and edge cases during stakeholder interviews?

The best way to surface hidden needs and edge cases is using a multi-phase interview workflow with probing question prompts. This pattern library helps uncover unstated requirements and constraints during the discovery process.

Does the requirement discovery process generate a transition plan for implementation?

Yes, the requirement discovery process generates a readiness plan for implementation. It auto-generates summaries and decisions to transition smoothly from elicitation to the next planning phase.

Why does incomplete requirement discovery lead to misaligned expectations?

Incomplete requirement discovery leads to misaligned expectations because hidden needs and edge cases remain unstated. A structured, multi-phase interview process ensures all constraints and decision criteria are captured before planning begins.