wait-what

Re-pitches the previous AI response in simplified technical English with added context.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mattpocock/skills --skill wait-what
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wait-what
Source: https://github.com/mattpocock/skills/tree/main/skills/productivity/wait-what
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattpocock/skills --skill wait-what

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When an AI assistant's last message is confusing or lacks context, this Skill forces a re-explanation in plain, simplified language so you can get back on track without re-prompting from scratch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Simplified Re-explanation: Rewrites the previous response using ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English for maximum clarity.
  • Context Grounding: Pulls the ubiquitous language from the repo's CONTEXT.md file, following CONTEXT-MAP.md when multiple context files exist.
  • Use Case: During a long coding session, the agent proposes a refactor you don't follow. Invoke this Skill to get the same proposal re-pitched with background context and simpler wording.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to run the wait-what skill to re-explain its last message in simpler terms with more context.

Frequently Asked Questions about wait-what

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

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How do I get an AI assistant to re-explain a confusing response?

Invoke the wait-what skill, which instructs the agent to re-pitch its last message with more context. The explanation uses ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English and terminology from your repo's CONTEXT.md file.

What is ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English?

ASD-STE100 is a controlled language standard that restricts vocabulary and sentence structure for clarity. This Skill uses it to rewrite confusing AI responses into shorter, unambiguous statements.

Does this Skill work without a CONTEXT.md file?

The Skill references CONTEXT.md for the project's ubiquitous language, and follows CONTEXT-MAP.md if multiple context files exist. Without these files, the re-pitch still works but lacks project-specific terminology grounding.

Can this Skill be triggered automatically by the AI?

No. The Skill sets disable-model-invocation to true and its agent policy disallows implicit invocation, so it only runs when you explicitly request it.