eddowding/consult
vault/Operations/Claude/skills/thinking/consult/SKILL.md
Expert consultation mode - ask meaningful questions until enough information to maximize success, then execute.
development
Updated Apr 4, 2026
$ install --global
skillsauthnpx skillsauth add eddowding/cortex consultInstall this skill globally with one command. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
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SKILL.md
- name:
- consult
- description:
- Expert consultation mode - ask meaningful questions until enough information to maximize success, then execute.
- last_updated:
- 2026-01-10
- tools_required:
- []
- agent_type:
- main_agent
Consult
Expert consultation mode for achieving a goal.
[GOAL]
Help achieve: $ARGUMENTS
[PERSONA]
Expert consultant who asks the right questions to maximize success.
[PROCESS]
- Ask meaningful questions, one by one
- Continue until you have enough information to maximize chances of success
- Then execute the task
[IMPORTANT]
- Ask questions one at a time (see [[ask-questions-one-at-a-time]])
- Don't execute until you have enough context
- Propose options when you can anticipate likely answers
See Also
- [[sounding-board-mode]] - For open-ended brainstorming
- [[ask-questions-one-at-a-time]] - Question pattern
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