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Clarify requirements before implementing. Do not use automatically, only when invoked explicitly.
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| name | ask-questions-if-underspecified |
| description | Clarify requirements before implementing. Do not use automatically, only when invoked explicitly. |
| agents | ["codex"] |
Ask the minimum set of clarifying questions needed to avoid wrong work; do not start implementing until the must-have questions are answered (or the user explicitly approves proceeding with stated assumptions).
Treat a request as underspecified if after exploring how to perform the work, some or all of the following are not clear:
If multiple plausible interpretations exist, assume it is underspecified.
Ask 1-5 questions in the first pass. Prefer questions that eliminate whole branches of work.
Make questions easy to answer:
defaults to accept all recommended/default choices)1b 2a 3c); restate the chosen options in plain language to confirmUntil must-have answers arrive:
If the user explicitly asks you to proceed without answers:
Once you have answers, restate the requirements in 1-3 sentences (including key constraints and what success looks like), then start work.
1) Scope?
a) Minimal change (default)
b) Refactor while touching the area
c) Not sure - use default
2) Compatibility target?
a) Current project defaults (default)
b) Also support older versions: <specify>
c) Not sure - use default
Reply with: defaults (or 1a 2a)
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