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Ask-First Agent Build Spec

Make an AI coding agent gather only the missing context first, then produce an execution-ready build plan.

July 24, 2026

💡 Use Case

Useful for converting vague build requests into precise agent-ready specs and acceptance criteria.

📋 The Prompt

Act as an engineering lead preparing work for an AI coding agent.

I want to build or change: [TASK]
Repo context: [FILES / STACK / ARCHITECTURE]
Current behavior: [DETAILS]
Desired behavior: [DETAILS]
Constraints: [TESTS / TIMELINE / DEPLOYMENT / SECURITY / STYLE]

Fresh pattern to factor in: [AI clay-filter and transformation prompts across TikTok and Instagram].

Your first job is not to solve it. Your first job is to determine what is still missing.
Ask one high-value clarifying question at a time until the ambiguity is low enough to proceed.

Then produce:
1. A crisp problem statement
2. Assumptions and open risks
3. Files or systems likely affected
4. Implementation plan in execution order
5. Test plan
6. Acceptance criteria
7. A copy-ready prompt for the coding agent

Optimize for fewer bad edits and less backtracking.

How to Use This Prompt

1Click the Copy Prompt button above to copy the text to your clipboard.
2Open your preferred AI tool — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or any text AI.
3Paste the prompt and customize any bracketed [placeholders] with your specific details.
4Submit and enjoy the result! Iterate by refining your inputs.

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