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To ensure skill invocation before responding, use the Skill tool to check and load applicable skills at the start of every interaction. This deterministic workflow enforces the rule before any other action, including clarifying questions or follow-ups.

The workflow for loading skills involves invoking the Skill tool before replying to any user message. It checks for applicable skills, loads the relevant instructions, and requires following the loaded skill content exactly when a skill applies to the interaction.

Yes, you need to invoke skills for clarifying questions and follow-ups. The protocol applies to all user interactions where skill applicability influences the answer, enforcing the invocation rule before any other action is taken.

Invoking a skill changes the response workflow by establishing a deterministic protocol that must be followed first. You must use the Skill tool to load and follow the skill's instructions exactly, ensuring the correct skill is applied before generating any reply.

You should not use an automatic skill invocation workflow when skill applicability does not influence the answer. The protocol specifically targets interactions where applicable skills affect the response, meaning unrelated conversations do not require loading the Skill tool.

Yes, you can use the Skill tool to enforce guardrails across all conversations. By requiring the tool to check and invoke relevant skills before responding, it establishes a deterministic workflow that applies consistent guardrails to every applicable user interaction.