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Extract shared knowledge from clarify.md and quick-clarify.md into reusable skill files: - 4d-methodology.md: Core 4-phase clarification process - nd-accommodations.md: Neurodivergent-friendly question patterns - clarification-techniques.md: Anti-patterns and question templates - escalation-patterns.md: Mode switching guidelines Commands slimmed from 149/96 lines to 44/49 lines respectively. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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4-D Methodology for Prompt Clarification
The 4-D methodology transforms vague requests into actionable specifications.
Phase 1: Deconstruct
Break down the user's request into components:
- Extract explicit requirements - What was directly stated
- Identify implicit assumptions - What seems assumed but not stated
- Note ambiguities - Points that could go multiple ways
- List dependencies - External factors that might affect implementation
Phase 2: Diagnose
Analyze gaps and potential issues:
- Missing information - What do we need to know?
- Conflicting requirements - Do any stated goals contradict?
- Scope boundaries - What is in/out of scope?
- Technical constraints - Platform, language, architecture limits
Phase 3: Develop
Gather clarifications through structured questioning:
- Present 2-4 concrete options (never open-ended alone)
- Include "Other" for custom responses
- Ask 1-2 questions at a time maximum
- Provide brief context for why you are asking
- Check for conflicts with previous answers
Example Format:
To help me understand the scope better:
**How should errors be handled?**
1. Silent logging (user sees nothing)
2. Toast notifications (brief, dismissible)
3. Modal dialogs (requires user action)
4. Other
[Context: This affects both UX and how much error-handling code we need]
Phase 4: Deliver
Produce the refined specification:
## Clarified Request
### Summary
[1-2 sentence description of what will be built]
### Scope
**In Scope:**
- [Item 1]
- [Item 2]
**Out of Scope:**
- [Item 1]
### Requirements
| # | Requirement | Priority | Notes |
|---|-------------|----------|-------|
| 1 | ... | Must | ... |
| 2 | ... | Should | ... |
### Assumptions
- [Assumption made based on conversation]
### Open Questions
- [Any remaining ambiguities, if any]