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Clarify requirements before implementing. Do not use automatically, only when invoked explicitly.

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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install ai-agent-skills-ask-questions-if-underspecified --target claude-code
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Frequently asked questions about ask-questions-if-underspecified

What does the ask-questions-if-underspecified skill do?

Clarify requirements before implementing. Do not use automatically, only when invoked explicitly. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the ask-questions-if-underspecified skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install ai-agent-skills-ask-questions-if-underspecified` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/ai-agent-skills-ask-questions-if-underspecified/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does ask-questions-if-underspecified work with?

ask-questions-if-underspecified runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the ask-questions-if-underspecified skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use ask-questions-if-underspecified after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/ai-agent-skills-ask-questions-if-underspecified` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the ask-questions-if-underspecified skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.