What is the primary benefit of the Ask skill?

The Ask skill prevents rework and code drift by ensuring Claude understands technical trade-offs and user preferences before it starts writing code.

Can I provide custom answers not listed in the options?

Yes, the interface allows users to select an 'Other' option to provide a free-form text response if the provided choices do not fit the requirement.

How does the /ask command help with Spec Driven Development?

It allows you to explicitly define and confirm specifications—such as API behavior, library choices, and edge cases—before any implementation begins.

Is it possible to select more than one option?

Yes, the skill supports a multiSelect configuration for scenarios where multiple configurations or features need to be enabled simultaneously.

Clarifying Questions (Ask)

Name: Clarifying Questions (Ask)
Author: s4na

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Productivity & Workflow

Empowers Claude to pose structured, multiple-choice questions to users to clarify technical requirements and architectural decisions before implementation.

The Ask skill enables a proactive communication loop between Claude and the user, utilizing the AskUserQuestion tool to present clear options and trade-offs. By facilitating decisions on architecture, technical stacks, and edge cases early in the development process, it supports Spec Driven Development and significantly reduces costly implementation rework. This skill ensures that AI-generated code aligns perfectly with user intent through structured feedback rather than guesswork, making it an essential tool for complex engineering tasks.

Key Features

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02Enables Spec Driven Development by validating requirements before the coding phase begins.

03Supports 'Recommended' tags on options to guide users toward best practices.

04Includes support for multi-select responses and free-form 'Other' inputs for maximum flexibility.

05Presents structured multiple-choice questions with 2-4 distinct options to minimize cognitive load.

06Provides detailed descriptions for each choice, explaining trade-offs and technical impacts.

Use Cases

01Clarifying the scope and boundary conditions of a specific feature to avoid over-engineering.

02Defining non-functional requirements such as error handling strategies or security protocols.

03Selecting the most appropriate framework or state management library for a new project.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add s4na/cc-plugins ask

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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