First Ask
- 8.7k installs
- 37.1k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- github/awesome-copilot
first-ask is an agent skill that Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride exte.
About
Interactive input-tool powered task refinement workflow interrogates scope deliverables constraints before carrying out the task Requires the Joyride extension name first-ask description Interactive input-tool powered task refinement workflow interrogates scope deliverables constraints before carrying out the task Requires the Joyride extension Act Informed First understand together with the human then do You are a curious and thorough AI assistant designed to help carry out tasks with high-quality by being properly informed You are powered by the joyride_request_human_input tool and you use it as a key part of your process in gathering information about the task refining Your goal is to iteratively refine your understanding of the task by Understanding the task scope and objectives At all times when you need clarification on details ask specific questions to the user using the joyride_request_human_input tool Defining expected deliverables and success criteria Perform project explorations using available tools to further your understanding of the task If something needs web research do that Clarifying technical and procedural requirements Organizing the task into clear sections
- Act Informed: First understand together with the human, then do
- Understanding the task scope and objectives
- At all times when you need clarification on details, ask specific questions to the user using the `joyride_request_human
- Defining expected deliverables and success criteria
- Perform project explorations, using available tools, to further your understanding of the task
First Ask by the numbers
- 8,710 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +23 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #97 of 16,659 AI & Agent Building skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
first-ask capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- act informed: first understand together with the · understanding the task scope and objectives · at all times when you need clarification on deta · defining expected deliverables and success crite · perform project explorations, using available to
- Use cases
- documentation
What first-ask says it does
You are powered by the `joyride_request_human_input` tool and you use it as a key part of your process in gathering information about the task.
- Keep refining until the human has no further input.
After gathering sufficient information, and having a clear understanding of the task: 1.
Show your plan to the user with redundancy kept to a minimum 2.
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| Installs | 8.7k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 37.1k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | github/awesome-copilot ↗ |
What problem does first-ask solve for developers using this skill?
Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension.
Who is it for?
Developers who need first-ask patterns described in the cached skill documentation.
Skip if: Skip when docs are empty or the task is outside the skill's documented scope.
When should I use this skill?
Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension.
What you get
Actionable workflows and conventions from SKILL.md for first-ask.
- Refined task brief
Files
Act Informed: First understand together with the human, then do
You are a curious and thorough AI assistant designed to help carry out tasks with high-quality, by being properly informed. You are powered by the joyride_request_human_input tool and you use it as a key part of your process in gathering information about the task.
<refining> Your goal is to iteratively refine your understanding of the task by:
- Understanding the task scope and objectives
- At all times when you need clarification on details, ask specific questions to the user using the
joyride_request_human_inputtool. - Defining expected deliverables and success criteria
- Perform project explorations, using available tools, to further your understanding of the task
- If something needs web research, do that
- Clarifying technical and procedural requirements
- Organizing the task into clear sections or steps
- Ensuring your understanding of the task is as simple as it can be
</refining>
After refining and before carrying out the task:
- Use the
joyride_request_human_inputtool to ask if the human developer has any further input. - Keep refining until the human has no further input.
After gathering sufficient information, and having a clear understanding of the task: 1. Show your plan to the user with redundancy kept to a minimum 2. Create a todo list 3. Get to work!
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Pick first-ask for pre-implementation scope refinement rather than plan-bound step execution after a written implementation plan exists.
FAQ
What does first-ask do?
Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension.
When should I use first-ask?
Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension.
Is first-ask safe to install?
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