Scope a vague request into a clear task
Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot
Turn 'can you look into this?' into a defined, doable task.
The problem
Vague asks waste time because you build the wrong thing.
What this skill does
AI converts a fuzzy request into a clear task with deliverable, scope, and questions to confirm.
When to use it
- Use when someone hands you an unclear request.
Juni’s tip
Juni says: the questions you ask up front are cheaper than the rework you avoid.
The prompt
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Weak vs. better
make this request clearer
Rewrite this vague request as a scoped task: [request]. Output: one-line deliverable, in-scope, out-of-scope, assumptions, and 3 clarifying questions to confirm before I start.
Why this works
Surfacing assumptions and clarifying questions early prevents redoing the work later.
Practice task
Take a fuzzy request you received and scope it before doing any work.
Self-check
- The deliverable is stated in one line
- Assumptions are written down, not guessed silently
- There are specific questions to confirm scope
Common mistakes to avoid
- Starting work before the deliverable is defined
- Treating assumptions as facts
- Asking zero clarifying questions
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