interactive-requirements-gathering

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to conduct structured, iterative conversations to elicit detailed project specifications from users. It actively clarifies ambiguities and ensures all critical constraints are captured before generating a final requirements document.

When to use it

• Initiating the kickoff phase of a new software development project where scope is undefined.
• Refining vague user ideas into actionable technical specifications with precise acceptance criteria.
• Validating that a proposed solution aligns with business goals and stakeholder expectations through dialogue.
• Gathering non-functional requirements such as performance targets, security protocols, or compliance needs.

Key capabilities

• Maintains context across multiple turns of conversation to track evolving user needs.
• Proactively asks targeted follow-up questions to resolve uncertainties in the initial request.
• Synthesizes gathered information into a coherent summary of requirements at the end of the session.

Example prompts

• "Help me gather the full requirements for a customer portal; I only have a rough idea of what features we need."
• "Let's discuss the constraints and edge cases for an automated inventory system before you write the spec."
• "I want to build a chatbot, but I'm unsure about the integration points. Ask me questions to figure out the exact needs."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure you provide at least one initial high-level concept or goal to give the agent a starting point for its inquiry. Be prepared to answer follow-up questions immediately, as the skill relies on back-and-forth dialogue to build an accurate picture of the project scope.