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To ensure AI agents check for applicable tools before responding, you can enforce mandatory skill invocation. This mechanism forces the agent to verify if any skill applies to the user's request before generating any output, including clarifying questions.

The correct order for applying multiple AI skills is to prioritize process skills first, followed by implementation skills. This skill prioritization defines a clear sequence for using multiple applicable skills during task execution.

Mandatory skill invocation works by enforcing a check for applicable skills before any output is generated. Even if the AI needs to ask clarifying questions, it must first verify and attempt to apply relevant tools to maximize efficiency.

An AI agent should differentiate between rigid and flexible skill types during task execution. This differentiation guides the agent on when to strictly follow a process and when to adapt skills for optimal problem-solving.

An AI should check for a debugging skill before answering a bug fix prompt to ensure proper tool usage and maximize efficiency. This prevents errors by forcing the agent to utilize available skills before attempting a direct response.