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wait-what

Requests the assistant re-explain its last message in simplified technical English.

2|Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#communication#clarification#ai assistant#prompt#conversation reset#asd-ste100#simplified english
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nseng-ai/ns --skill wait-what-nseng-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wait-what
Source: https://github.com/nseng-ai/ns/tree/main/.agents/skills/wait-what
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nseng-ai/ns --skill wait-what-nseng-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When an AI assistant's response is confusing, overly technical, or loses the thread of the conversation, this Skill forces a reset: the assistant must re-pitch its last message with proper context, plain language, and shared terminology. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Comprehension Reset: Interrupts the conversation flow and asks the assistant to re-explain where it has gotten to. - Simplified Technical English: Requires the re-explanation to follow ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English for clarity. - Shared Vocabulary: Grounds the re-pitch in the ubiquitous language defined in the project's CONTEXT.md file. - Use Case: During a long coding session the assistant's plan becomes muddled; invoke this Skill to get a clear, jargon-free restatement before proceeding. ## Quick Start Invoke the wait-what skill to have the assistant re-explain its last message in plain simplified English using the project's shared terminology.

Frequently Asked Questions about wait-what

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make an AI assistant re-explain a confusing response?▼

Invoke the wait-what skill, which instructs the assistant to stop and re-pitch its last message with added context. The re-explanation uses ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English and the shared vocabulary from CONTEXT.md.

What is ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English?▼

ASD-STE100 is a controlled language specification that restricts vocabulary and grammar to make technical text unambiguous. This Skill uses it to force the assistant into plain, consistent phrasing when re-explaining itself.

Can this Skill be triggered automatically by the AI model?▼

No. The skill sets disable-model-invocation to true and its agent policy disallows implicit invocation, so it only runs when the user explicitly invokes it.

What is the CONTEXT.md file this Skill references?▼

CONTEXT.md is a project file expected to define the ubiquitous language, the agreed domain terms for the project. The Skill instructs the assistant to use that vocabulary when re-pitching its message.

When should I not use a re-explanation prompt like this?▼

Avoid it when the assistant's answer is factually wrong rather than unclear, since re-pitching only restates the same reasoning more plainly. In that case, correct the premise or start a fresh line of inquiry instead.

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