Does this skill replace actual coding skills?

No, it acts as a router. Once the problem is framed, it hands off the task to specialized skills like /investigate, /troubleshoot, or /openspec-plan.

What is the 'AskUserQuestion' guard?

It is a specialized safety check that detects a known Claude Code bug where UI prompts might fail, providing a numbered text fallback to ensure you can always provide input.

When should I use the Frame Problem skill?

Use it when you are unsure where to begin, when a problem feels ambiguous, or when you need to decide between different technical approaches before writing code.

What is Cynefin framing in the context of AI?

Cynefin is a sense-making framework used to categorize problems into domains like Clear, Complicated, Complex, or Chaotic. This skill uses it to help Claude decide if it should analyze, probe, or act on a task.

How does the scale assessment work?

The skill classifies tasks as either 'Pebbles' (simple, single-file implementations) or 'Boulders' (multi-step, architectural changes) to determine if a full specification is needed.

Problem Framing & Cynefin Router

Name: Problem Framing & Cynefin Router
Author: digital-stoic-org

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Classifies complex problems using the Cynefin framework to determine the optimal strategic approach and skill routing.

The Frame Problem skill acts as a cognitive gateway for Claude, ensuring that the AI doesn't rush into execution without first understanding the fundamental nature of the task. By categorizing problems into Clear, Complicated, Complex, or Chaotic domains, it helps identify whether a situation requires direct execution, expert analysis, experimentation, or crisis management. This skill is essential for high-stakes or ambiguous projects where the path forward is unclear, preventing wasted effort by routing the agent to the most effective subsequent skill chains like investigation, troubleshooting, or brainstorming.

主要功能

01Cynefin-based problem classification (Clear, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, Confused)

02Built-in guard for the AskUserQuestion bug to ensure reliable human-in-the-loop interaction

03Scale assessment to distinguish between simple 'Pebbles' and architectural 'Boulders'

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05Automatic constraint analysis to differentiate between evolving and degraded systems

06Intelligent skill routing based on domain constraints and task scale

使用场景

01Deciding whether a system failure requires immediate stabilization or a deep investigative probe

02Determining the best starting point when faced with a vague or ambiguous project brief

03Strategic routing for complex features to decide between brainstorming, planning, or direct coding

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add digital-stoic-org/agent-skills frame-problem

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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