inquire
Request clarification when input is ambiguous. Use when user request has missing parameters, conflicting interpretations, or insufficient constraints for reliable execution.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill inquire --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
## Intent Generate targeted clarifying questions when a user request is ambiguous or underspecified, enabling the agent to gather missing information before committing to an action. **Success criteria:** - Questions target specific missing parameters or ambiguous interpretations - Each question provides bounded answer options when applicable - Confidence score reflects actual ambiguity level - Evidence anchors reference the specific ambiguous elements **Compatible schemas:** - `schemas/output_schema.yaml` - `reference/capability_ontology.yaml#/inquire` ## Inputs | Parameter | Required | Type | Description | |-----------|----------|------|-------------| | `ambiguous_input` | Yes | string\|object | The underspecified request or goal to clarify | | `context` | No | object | Previous conversation or domain context for better question generation | | `max_questions` | No | integer | Maximum clarifying questions to generate (default: 3) | ## Procedure 1) **Analyze the input**: Examine the ambiguous_input for completeness - Identify required parameters for the likely intended action - Check for conflicting interpretations - Note any implicit assumptions that need validation 2) **Categorize
- Intent
- Inputs
- Procedure
- Output Contract
- Field Definitions
- Examples
- Example 1: Ambiguous API Request
- Example 2: Multiple Valid Interpretations
- Verification
- Safety Constraints
- Composition Patterns
What does the inquire skill do?
Request clarification when input is ambiguous. Use when user request has missing parameters, conflicting interpretations, or insufficient constraints for reliable execution.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill inquire --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.