Stop Guessing. Start Asking.

# Stop Guessing. Start Asking. ## AskUserQuestion Saves Your Code Ambiguous prompts = wrong code. Hours wasted. Claude Code's AskUserQuestion tool prevents this disaster. ## What It Does When your prompt lacks critical details, AskUserQuestion: - Stops execution - Presents structured questions with clear options - Ensures Claude builds exactly what you need No more guessing. No more wrong implementations. ## Why It Matters Without clarification: - "Add authentication" = basic passwords when you needed OAuth - "Optimize database" = wrong indexes when you needed query changes - "Make it faster" = expensive caching when simple refactoring worked AskUserQuestion eliminates these expensive mistakes. ## Real Example Prompt: "Add authentication to my web app" AskUserQuestion responds with: **Authentication Method** - JWT tokens with refresh rotation - Session-based with server cookies - OAuth 2.0 integration - Magic email links - All options above **User Requirements** - Email/password only - Social logins required - Role-based permissions - Multi-tenant architecture - Basic profiles **Security Needs** - Basic password hashing - 2FA/MFA required - SOC2 compliance - GDPR data handling - Audit logging *[Screenshot placeholder: AskUserQuestion interface]* ## How to Trigger It ### Plan Mode Use Plan Mode. AskUserQuestion activates automatically for ambiguous prompts. ### OSS Tool [Claude Code Prompt Improver](https://github.com/severity1/claude-code-prompt-improver) automatically wraps unclear prompts with AskUserQuestion instructions. The script adds: "Research before asking. Use AskUserQuestion tool with max 1-6 questions offering specific options." ## Workflow 1. Start with high-level requirement 2. Let AskUserQuestion clarify specifics 3. Review questions for hidden requirements 4. Answer clearly 5. Build with confidence ## Bottom Line AskUserQuestion makes AI development reliable, not just fast. Clarity before code eliminates the most common AI development failures. Use it. Build better.