Where does the skill store the documentation?

It automatically creates and updates a 0-problem-definition.md file within a versioned docs/work/ directory in your repository.

Can I integrate external research during this phase?

Yes, after discussing current pain points, the skill suggests running a research agent (like web-researcher) to look for existing solutions or competitors.

How does the interview process work?

The skill asks a series of five targeted questions about purpose, users, pain points, and success/failure outcomes, recording your answers in real-time.

What is 'Understanding Debt' in this context?

Understanding debt occurs when a developer (or AI) starts coding without fully grasping why the task is being done, leading to rework or building the wrong solution.

Phase 0: Structured Problem Definition

Name: Phase 0: Structured Problem Definition
Author: cafaddict

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생산성 및 워크플로

Defines the core purpose and objectives of a development task through structured interviews to prevent understanding debt.

This skill implements the first step of the 'Think before you code' methodology for Claude Code. It guides users through a structured interview process to uncover the fundamental motivations, target audience, and success metrics of a project before any technical work begins. By facilitating integrated research and synthesizing answers into a concise problem statement stored in Markdown, it ensures that both the developer and the AI maintain absolute alignment on project goals, reducing wasted effort and architectural mistakes.

주요 기능

01Version-controlled workspace initialization for project tracking

020 GitHub stars

03Synthesis of complex user inputs into 1-2 line problem definitions

04Interactive interview-style requirement gathering

05Integrated research agent recommendations for competitive analysis

06Automated documentation of project rationale in Markdown

사용 사례

01Aligning team goals during the initial kickoff of a new software feature

02Creating a 'source of truth' for the 'Why' behind a specific technical implementation

03Formalizing vague project ideas into clear, documented problem statements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add cafaddict/cafaddict-claude-marketplace 0

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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