structured-dialogue

Guide structured Q&A flows for requirements gathering and architecture decisions.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MoneyForest/dotfiles --skill structured-dialogue
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Skill: structured-dialogue
Source: https://github.com/MoneyForest/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/structured-dialogue
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MoneyForest/dotfiles --skill structured-dialogue

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Structured Dialogue Skill provides a formal framework to guide conversations for requirements gathering, architecture decisions, and cross-functional alignment, reducing ambiguity and rework in complex projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question templates for information gathering across critical categories (quantitative, qualitative, risk, resources, and processes).
  • Contextual templates for common scenarios such as New Feature Development, Bug Fix, Performance Improvement, Incidents, Architecture Decisions, and Refactoring.
  • Guided decision points with validation prompts and phase-based planning to prevent scope creep and improve stakeholder alignment.
  • Real-world use case examples and best-practice patterns to accelerate decision-making and documentation.

Quick Start

Initiate a structured dialogue session to collect requirements and generate a dialogue flow.

Frequently Asked Questions about structured-dialogue

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure requirements gathering for complex projects?

Structure requirements gathering by using predefined question templates across quantitative, qualitative, risk, resource, and process categories. This enforces a guided Q&A flow with validation prompts and phase-based planning to reduce ambiguity.

What is the best way to guide architecture decisions across cross-functional teams?

Guide architecture decisions using contextual templates with guided decision points and validation prompts. This finite Q&A framework prevents scope creep and ensures stakeholder alignment during complex problem-solving.

Can I use structured dialogue for AI-DLC workflow planning?

Yes, structured dialogue supports AI-DLC workflows by enforcing a finite, guided Q&A flow with phase-based planning. It provides contextual templates to accelerate decision-making and documentation across cross-functional teams.

How do I prevent scope creep during requirements elicitation?

Prevent scope creep during requirements elicitation by enforcing a finite Q&A flow with guided decision points and validation prompts. Phase-based planning ensures conversations remain focused on defined critical categories.

Does structured dialogue work for incident response and bug fix scenarios?

Yes, structured dialogue provides contextual templates for Bug Fix, Performance Improvement, and Incidents. These templates offer real-world best-practice patterns to accelerate decision-making and documentation in these contexts.

When should I not use a structured dialogue approach?

Avoid structured dialogue for simple, fully-defined tasks lacking ambiguity. Its finite Q&A flow, decision points, and phase-based planning are designed specifically for complex problem-solving requiring cross-functional alignment.