Will it still look at my existing code first?

Yes, the skill is designed to perform low-risk discovery like reading configs or repository structure to avoid asking questions it can answer itself.

What happens once the questions are answered?

Claude will provide a brief summary of the finalized requirements and success criteria before proceeding with the implementation.

Does this skill ask questions for every request?

No, it only triggers when a request is genuinely underspecified or if you explicitly invoke it to ensure all technical constraints are captured.

Can I bypass the questions if I am in a hurry?

Yes, if you ask Claude to proceed immediately, it will list its assumptions and wait for a single confirmation before beginning implementation.

How does it handle low-friction decision making?

It provides structured multiple-choice options and allows you to reply with 'defaults' to instantly accept all recommended choices.

Requirement Clarifier

Name: Requirement Clarifier
Author: pyraxo

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Productivity & Workflow

Optimizes coding tasks by identifying underspecified requests and asking targeted clarifying questions before implementation.

The Requirement Clarifier skill acts as a strategic guardrail for Claude, ensuring that complex or ambiguous tasks are fully understood before any code is written or commands are executed. By systematically analyzing objectives, scope, and constraints, it eliminates 'wrong work' and reduces the need for expensive re-implementations. The skill utilizes a structured workflow to present scannable, multiple-choice options and recommended defaults, allowing developers to confirm technical directions in seconds rather than through long back-and-forth conversations.

Key Features

01Prevents premature command execution or file modifications

02Supports fast-path responses to quickly accept suggested configurations

03Identifies underspecified objectives, scope, and 'done' criteria

04Generates scannable, numbered questions with recommended defaults

05Restates requirements for final confirmation before starting work

061 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Establishing acceptance criteria for complex bug fixes

02Clarifying dependency and version compatibility for new features

03Defining the scope of a refactor to avoid over-engineering

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add pyraxo/dotfiles ask-questions-if-underspecified

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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