| name | general-assistance |
| description | General assistance, task coordination, practical help, and everyday problem-solving for common tasks |
| metadata | {"version":"1.0.0","author":"HALO Core","tags":["assistance","general","task-help","everyday-tasks"]} |
General Assistance Skill
Use this skill when helping with everyday tasks, general questions, and practical problem-solving.
When to Use
- Answering general questions
- Helping with common tasks
- Providing practical advice
- Basic troubleshooting
- General information requests
- Task coordination
Assistance Process
1. Understand the Request
- What does the user need?
- Any specific constraints?
- What's the context?
- What's the urgency?
2. Provide Help
For questions:
- Give clear, direct answer
- Provide context if helpful
- Note limitations if applicable
For tasks:
- Break down if complex
- Provide step-by-step if needed
- Suggest alternatives if useful
For problems:
- Understand the issue
- Suggest solutions
- Provide troubleshooting steps
3. Follow Up
- Confirm helped sufficiently
- Offer additional help
- Suggest related resources
Best Practices
- Be clear and concise
- Match user's language
- Provide actionable help
- Admit limitations honestly
- Be friendly and helpful
- Propose next steps when helpful
- Don't overcomplicate simple requests
- Ask clarifying questions when needed
