Needs
This skill identifies user needs from conversation, offering valuable insights for tailored responses and improved interaction.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add needs npx -- -y @trustedskills/needs
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"needs": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/needs"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The needs skill allows an AI agent to identify and articulate the requirements or prerequisites for a given task. It can determine what resources, information, or actions are necessary before proceeding. This helps ensure tasks are completed effectively and avoids overlooking crucial steps.
When to use it
- Planning complex projects: Use it to break down large goals into smaller, manageable steps by identifying the needs of each stage.
- Troubleshooting errors: Ask it to identify what's missing or required for a process to function correctly when encountering issues.
- Generating checklists: Generate detailed checklists based on task requirements before starting work.
- Understanding dependencies: Determine the necessary preconditions for a specific action or outcome.
Key capabilities
- Requirement identification
- Prerequisite articulation
- Task breakdown
- Checklist generation
Example prompts
- "What are the needs to bake a chocolate cake?"
- "I'm trying to write a report, what do I need?"
- “List the requirements for successfully launching a marketing campaign.”
Tips & gotchas
The skill’s effectiveness depends on providing clear and specific context. Vague prompts may result in overly broad or unhelpful responses.
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