Readback restates a user request so they can confirm alignment before work begins. Its author linked the Skill while discussing a repeat-back workflow he says he uses almost daily.
readback: confirm a request before work
readback restates a person's request in clearer, shorter language before the assistant starts work.
Source facts
- Repository
- backnotprop/bro
- Last source activity
- August 9, 2026 at 23:46
- Detected SKILL.md language
- English
- Stars
- 137
- Forks
- 3
Uses
The source recommends explicit use after a long, dictated, unclear, or complex prompt. The Skill is configured not to invoke itself automatically.
How to use
After installing the repository's Skills, invoke /readback {prompt}. Check the restatement and confirm or correct it before proceeding with the original task.
Limitations
The Skill's own instructions say to restate only: it must not start the requested work or add details.
Install options
The review-first prompt is selected by default. You can switch to a direct command or download a local copy.
Review the source files
Read SKILL.md and any companion files shown by SkillsMP before deciding whether to install.
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- name
- readback
- description
- Clearly restate a human's request so they can confirm alignment before work begins. Use when the human explicitly invokes /readback or $readback after a long, dictated, unclear, or complex prompt; never invoke automatically.
- disable-model-invocation
- true