Ask-First AI Skill: Uncover True Intentions Effortlessly

Ask-First AI Skill: Uncover True Intentions Effortlessly

The Ask-First AI Skill is designed to accurately identify and clarify ambiguous user requests by probing for true intentions and boundaries. It efficiently translates abstract or weakly defined requirements into executable directions without unnecessary friction.

What this skill does

• Initiates only when users explicitly invoke $ask-first or ask-first.
• First checks whether the request is clear enough to bypass the probe, executing straightforward tasks directly.
• For ambiguous requests, employs a single probing strategy to elicit more precise user input.
• Elicits actionable directions wherever sufficient evidence is gathered, without supplementary clarification.
• Ensures that clear tasks are never interrupted by unnecessary queries.

Who it is for

This skill is tailored for developers and teams using AI coding agents like Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex, who seek to improve the clarity and precision of user interactions.

Use cases

• Refining developer requests that initially appear vague or overly broad, ensuring accurate task execution in AI-driven coding environments.
• Decoding marketing briefs or project specifications that use metaphorical or abstract language, directing them towards feasible actions.
• Enhancing team collaboration by preventing misinterpretations and ensuring that project instructions are clear and actionable.

Technical details

• Integrates with AI agent skills including Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex.
• Uses a specific set of projections and probing techniques to focus on real intentions and constraints.
• Employs a gateway mechanism to distinguish between clear and ambiguous tasks, optimizing workflow efficiency by addressing only the latter with a probe.

Source & Licence

This package is built on open-source work published by unix2dos (unix2dos/skills) and distributed under MIT. The original licence text and copyright notice are included in your download.

Personal and commercial use, modification and redistribution are permitted, provided the original copyright and licence notice are retained.

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Delivery & Support

• Delivery: instant — a secure download link is emailed to you as soon as payment is confirmed.
• Format: ZIP archive containing the skill files, documentation and the original licence.
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• Updates: updates are included only where stated on this page.

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