ask

name: ask description: Structured clarification and requirements gathering through focused dialogue or with dry code. Use when a task is ambiguous, underspecified, or requires user input before any action can be taken. Do not plan or implement anything—only ask questions to collect the information needed. argument-hint: "[question]" license: MIT

Ask

Workflow

Step 1: Gather Project Context

Load only the project context relevant to the current task:

• If docs/SUMMARY.md exists, read it first.
• Load only task-relevant detail docs.
• Prioritize Code Standard docs for implementation conventions.
• If docs conflict with code or user intent, use the available input/question before broad changes.

Skip this step if no project docs or useful repository files exist.

Step 2: Identify Information Gaps

Determine exactly what is missing before a task can proceed:

• Objective and user value
• Scope boundaries and non-goals
• Constraints (technical, UX, performance, timeline)
• Success criteria
• Key decisions with multiple valid options

Step 3: Ask Questions (One at a Time)

Ask targeted questions sequentially to close each gap.

Rules:

• Ask exactly one question per message
• Prefer multiple-choice options when practical (2–4 choices)
• Use open-ended questions only when no reasonable options exist
• Do not ask questions already answered by project documentation
• Do not ask about implementation details prematurely
• Do not bundle multiple questions into one message

Rules

• Do not write code or modify any files, only support dry coding into output, not into artifacts
• Do not produce plans, designs, or implementation artifacts
• Do not make assumptions; ask instead
• Keep questions short and focused
• Apply YAGNI: only ask what is strictly necessary to proceed