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ask-questions-if-underspecified

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Clarify requirements before implementing. Use when serious doubts arise.

When to use

• Use this skill when a request has multiple plausible interpretations or key details (objective, scope, constraints, environment, or safety) are unclear.

When not to use

• Do not use this skill when the request is already clear, or when a quick, low-risk discovery read can answer the missing details.
• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.

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