Does it ask questions one by one?

No, the protocol is designed for efficiency; it instructs Claude to batch 2-3 related questions per round to respect the developer's time while gathering necessary data.

How does this skill improve the AI coding process?

By forcing a clarification phase, it prevents the AI from making incorrect assumptions, which reduces bugs and the need for expensive rework later in the development cycle.

Can I stop the questioning if I've provided enough info?

Yes, the protocol includes a confirmation step where Claude summarizes its understanding and asks for permission to proceed to the core work.

When is the best time to trigger the Socratic protocol?

It should be used at the start of any significant action, such as creating new project plans, simplifying complex systems, or making critical design decisions.

What is the Socratic skill for Claude Code?

It is a specialized protocol that guides Claude to ask insightful, clarifying questions and validate assumptions before starting a task to ensure total alignment with user intent.

Socratic Protocol

Name: Socratic Protocol
Author: affixpin

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生産性とワークフロー

Implements a structured questioning framework to clarify requirements and validate assumptions before executing complex tasks.

概要

The Socratic skill transforms how Claude approaches tasks by prioritizing deep understanding over immediate action. By following a rigorous questioning protocol, it ensures that all requirements are clear, ambiguities are resolved, and potential pitfalls are identified before any code is written or plans are finalized. This skill is particularly valuable for complex design decisions, refactoring legacy codebases, or any situation where user intent might be multifaceted, effectively reducing rework caused by misalignment.

主な機能

Requirement summarization for final pre-execution validation
Structured assumption probing to identify hidden project risks
Boundary testing to clearly define project and feature scope
Dynamic conversational adaptation based on user feedback
2 GitHub stars
Batched questioning strategy to maintain communication efficiency

ユースケース

Gathering missing context when working with unfamiliar legacy codebases
Clarifying complex feature requests before starting implementation
Validating architectural design decisions before major refactoring

概要

主な機能

Requirement summarization for final pre-execution validation
Structured assumption probing to identify hidden project risks
Boundary testing to clearly define project and feature scope
Dynamic conversational adaptation based on user feedback
2 GitHub stars
Batched questioning strategy to maintain communication efficiency

ユースケース

Gathering missing context when working with unfamiliar legacy codebases
Clarifying complex feature requests before starting implementation
Validating architectural design decisions before major refactoring