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leo-claude-mktplace/plugins/clarity-assist/skills/4d-methodology.md
lmiranda 80b9e919c7 refactor(contract-validator): extract skills from commands
Extract shared knowledge from 5 command files into 6 reusable skills:
- plugin-discovery.md: Plugin scanning and discovery
- interface-parsing.md: README.md and CLAUDE.md parsing
- dependency-analysis.md: MCP server and data flow analysis
- validation-rules.md: Compatibility and agent validation
- mcp-tools-reference.md: Available MCP tools
- visual-output.md: Standard formatting and headers

Slim commands from 263-164 lines down to 44-55 lines each.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
2026-01-30 16:57:13 -05:00

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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:
1. **Extract explicit requirements** - What was directly stated
2. **Identify implicit assumptions** - What seems assumed but not stated
3. **Note ambiguities** - Points that could go multiple ways
4. **List dependencies** - External factors that might affect implementation
## Phase 2: Diagnose
Analyze gaps and potential issues:
1. **Missing information** - What do we need to know?
2. **Conflicting requirements** - Do any stated goals contradict?
3. **Scope boundaries** - What is in/out of scope?
4. **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:
```markdown
## 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]
```