interview

Clarifying task scope requires identifying underspecified goals or constraints and resolving them through targeted questions. This skill batches 2–4 task-specific questions via AskUserQuestion to eliminate ambiguity before proceeding with non-trivial work.

You should ask clarifying questions to define project requirements when the prompt's goal, inputs, or constraints are unclear, underspecified, or require explicit pre-work alignment. Trivial tasks are automatically refused to avoid unnecessary questioning.

Aligning on task scope is best achieved by batching 2–4 task-specific questions together rather than asking them sequentially. This method efficiently resolves ambiguity and generates a concise 2–3 sentence scope brief reflecting the chosen direction.

Logging scope decisions utilizes a built-in memory protocol that records the decision flow, outcomes, and iterations during task analysis. This ensures safe, scoped execution and provides an audit trail for future reference.

This guided interview approach does not work for trivial tasks, as the skill explicitly refuses to process them. It is designed solely for non-trivial scenarios where pre-work alignment is necessary to ensure safe and scoped execution.

Summarizing the agreed scope happens automatically after you answer the clarifying questions. The skill echoes a brief 2–3 sentence scope brief reflecting your answers, ensuring alignment before it proceeds to the next task.