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Ask targeted clarifying questions to uncover missed requirements before execution

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Ask targeted clarifying questions to uncover missed requirements before execution
When this skill is invoked, you MUST follow this exact output sequence. ## Step 1: Header (print IMMEDIATELY) ``` [BW] clarify — requirement deep-check before execution... ``` ## Step 2: Analyze the request Before asking any question, do TWO things silently: ### 2a. Codebase exploration If the request involves existing code, spawn an Explore agent to understand the current state: - Affected files and their structure - Existing patterns and conventions - Adjacent code that might be impacted NEVER ask the user about something you can find in the codebase yourself. ### 2b. Dimension scoring Score the request on 4 dimensions (0-100): | Dimension | Weight | What it measures | |-----------|--------|------------------| | **Goal** | 40% | Is the primary objective unambiguous? | | **Scope** | 25% | What's in and what's out? | | **Criteria** | 20% | How do we know it's done correctly? | | **Risk** | 15% | What constraints, edge cases, or failure modes exist? | Print the initial assessment: ``` [BW] clarity assessment: Goal: {score}% — {brief reason} Scope: {score}% — {brief reason} Criteria: {score}% — {brief reason} Risk: {score}% — {brief reason} ───────────────── Overall: {weighted score}% ``` ### 2c. Auto-pass check If overall score >= 80%: skip to Step 4 (no questions needed). ``` [BW] ✓ requirements clear enough — proceeding without questions ``` If the request contains concrete signals (file paths, function names, error messages, numbered steps, acceptance criteria), boost the score accordingly. ## Step 3: Question loop (max 5 rounds) Ask ONE question per round, targeting the **lowest-scoring dimension**. ### Question format Use AskUserQuestion for each question: ``` [BW] clarify round {N}/5 — targeting: {dimension} ({score}%) {The question — specific, actionable, not generic} Hints (if applicable): - {option A based on codebase context} - {option B} - {option C} (say "go" to skip remaining questions and start execution) ``` ### Question rules - **Target the weakest dimension** — always explain WHY this question matters - **ONE question per round** — never batch multiple questions - **Be specific, not generic** — BAD: "What are the requirements?" GOOD: "The user model has email and phone — should auth support both, or email-only?" - **Offer concrete options** — when the codebase reveals possible paths, list them as hints - **Build on prior answers** — each question should incorporate what you learned from previous rounds - **Never ask about codebase facts** — if you can read the code to find out, do that instead of asking ### After each answer 1. Re-score the targeted dimension based on the answer 2. Check if any NEW dimension dropped (the answer may reveal new ambiguity) 3. Print updated scores: ``` [BW] clarity update: Goal: 85% (+15) ✓ Scope: 45% (+0) ← next target Criteria: 60% (+10) Risk: 30% (+0) ───────────────── Overall: 60% ``` ### Exit conditions Stop the question loop when: - Overall score >= 80% → proceed with confidence - User says "go", "skip", "enough", "시작", "됐어", "ㄱㄱ" → proceed with current understanding - 5 rounds completed → proceed with what you have, flag remaining gaps ## Step 4: Clarification summary Print the final requirements spec: ``` [BW] ═══════════════════════════════════ [BW] clarify complete — {N} rounds, {overall}% clarity [BW] ═══════════════════════════════════ ## Requirements (confirmed) {Bullet list of confirmed requirements from the original request + answers} ## Decisions made {Bullet list of decisions from the Q&A that resolved ambiguity} ## Open gaps (if any) {Bullet list of remaining low-score areas — flagged but not blocking} ## Recommended execution - Mode: {solo/trio/blitz based on scope} - Agents: {recommended agent list} ``` ## Step 5: Execution bridge After the summary, offer next steps: ``` [BW] next: a) execute now — proceed with these requirements b) ask more — continue clarifying c) save spec — save to .bestwork/specs/ and decide later ``` If user picks (a): route to the appropriate execution skill (delegate/trio/blitz/deliver) based on the classified scope. If user picks (c): save to `.bestwork/specs/{timestamp}-{slug}.md`. ## Step 6: State persistence Save clarification state to `.bestwork/state/clarify.json`: ```json { "created": "<ISO timestamp>", "originalRequest": "<user's original prompt>", "rounds": [ { "round": 1, "dimension": "scope", "question": "...", "answer": "...", "scoreDelta": { "scope": 25 } } ], "finalScores": { "goal": 90, "scope": 75, "criteria": 85, "risk": 60 }, "overallScore": 80, "decisions": ["..."], "openGaps": ["..."], "status": "complete" } ``` ## Rules - NEVER ask more than 5 questions — this is clarify, not an interrogation - NEVER ask about things you can read from the codebase — explore first, ask second - NEVER ask generic questions ("What are the requirements?") — be specific and contextual - ALWAYS offer concrete options/hints when the codebase suggests possible paths - ALWAYS target the lowest-scoring dimension — explain why that dimension matters - ALWAYS allow the user to skip ("go") at any point — respect their time - ALWAYS re-score after each answer — show progress transparently - The auto-pass threshold (80%) should prevent unnecessary questioning on clear requests - If the user provides a spec/PRD/issue with clear acceptance criteria, auto-pass immediately - Questions should uncover RISKS and EDGE CASES that the user may not have considered, not just restate what they said
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