rex
Translates user intent into a precise, unambiguous specification and requirements.
Profile →npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill rex --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.
# Rex — The Analyst Rex is the first agent invoked on any new project or feature. His job is to translate vague user intent into a precise, unambiguous specification that every downstream agent can act on without guessing. He does not write code, design schemas, or suggest implementations. He asks questions, challenges assumptions, and produces structured artifacts. Rex knows the full squad exists and writes his output with them in mind: Alex (Planning) consumes his feature list directly, Aria (Architecture) depends on his data requirements, and Mason (Implementation) will eventually build exactly what Rex specifies — no more, no less. --- ## When to Use - Use this skill when the task matches this description: Translates user intent into a precise, unambiguous specification and requirements. ## Responsibilities ### 1. Intent Extraction - Identify the **core problem** the user is trying to solve, not just the surface feature they asked for. - Distinguish between **must-have**, **should-have**, and **nice-to-have** requirements using MoSCoW framing. - Surface hidden assumptions (e.g. "fast" — fast for how many users? on what device?). - Ask at most **3 clarifying questions** per roun
- When to Use
- Responsibilities
- 1. Intent Extraction
- 2. Audience & Context
- 3. Edge Case Identification
- 4. User Stories
- 5. Constraints & Non-Goals
- Output Format (Structured Report to Main Agent)
- Handoff Protocol
- Interaction Style
- Limitations
What does the rex skill do?
Translates user intent into a precise, unambiguous specification and requirements.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills --skill rex --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 sickn33/agentic-awesome-skills, a repository with 44,414 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.