First-Ask
First-Ask是一款productivity方向的AI技能，核心价值是Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension，可用于解决开发者在productivity领域的实际问题，帮助用户提升效率、自动化重复任务或优化工作流。
Interactive, input-tool powered, task refinement workflow: interrogates scope, deliverables, constraints before carrying out the task; Requires the Joyride extension.
mkdir -p ./skills/first-ask && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/first-ask/SKILL.md -o ./skills/first-ask/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
# 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 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_input` tool 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!
🎯 Best For
- UI designers
- Product designers
- Claude users
- GitHub Copilot users
- Knowledge workers
💡 Use Cases
- Generating component mockups
- Creating design system tokens
- Using First-Ask in daily workflow
- Automating repetitive productivity tasks
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude or GitHub Copilot and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply First-Ask to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this work with Figma?
Some design skills integrate with Figma plugins. Check the Works With section for supported tools.
How do I install First-Ask?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/first-ask/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Skipping usability testing
AI-generated designs should be validated with real users before development.
Not reading the full skill
Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.