Prompt Clarifier Skill

Purpose

When to Use

1. Prompt seems ambiguous or lacks necessary details
2. User wants to create/build something without specifying technical details
3. Vague instructions like "fix this", "optimize", or "improve" without context
4. Excessive pronouns ("this", "that", "it") without clear references

Detection Criteria

• Is very short (< 5 words) and lacks context
• Mentions project type without specifying:
  • Technology stack
  • Main features
  • Project scope
• Contains optimization requests without specifying aspect:
  • Performance/speed
  • Memory usage
  • Code readability
  • Bundle size
• References code/files without paths
• Uses vague verbs without specifying target

Workflow

Step 1: Acknowledge

Step 2: Use AskUserQuestion

AskUserQuestion: "Which tech stack would you like to use?"
Options:
- React + TypeScript + Node.js
- Vue + JavaScript + Express
- Vanilla JS + Python + FastAPI
- I'll specify manually

AskUserQuestion: "Select main features (multiple selection)"
Options:
- User auth/login
- Database CRUD
- File upload
- Real-time (WebSocket)
- Payment system
- Admin dashboard
multiSelect: true

AskUserQuestion: "What type of optimization do you need?"
Options:
- Execution speed/performance
- Memory usage reduction
- Bundle size reduction
- Code readability

AskUserQuestion: "What's the project scale?"
Options:
- Simple prototype/MVP
- Medium-scale project
- Large enterprise-level
- Not sure (recommend for me)

Step 3: Provide Guidance

Response Template

1. Acknowledge: "Got it. I'll help you with [request]."
2. Explain: "To provide better results, I have a few questions."
3. Ask: Use AskUserQuestion with relevant options
4. Proceed: Start implementation with full context

Examples

Example 1: Vague Web Project

Got it. I'll help you build a website.
For better results, I have a few questions.

[Use AskUserQuestion]
1. Tech stack selection
2. Main features selection
3. Project scope

[After answers, proceed with implementation]

Example 2: Vague Optimization

I'll help optimize your code.
First, let me understand what type of optimization you need.

[Use AskUserQuestion for optimization type]
[Ask for file path if not specified]

[Proceed with targeted optimization]

Best Practices

1. Keep questions focused: Ask only what's necessary
2. Provide sensible defaults: Include common choices
3. Allow custom input: Include "Other" option
4. Be conversational: Don't make it feel like a form
5. Group related questions: Ask related questions together
6. Proceed efficiently: Once you have enough context, start working

Integration with Hook

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Notes

• Enhances vibe coding by ensuring sufficient context
• Interactive selections make it easy to provide details
• Don't ask unnecessary questions if prompt is clear