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Wait What

Matt PocockCommunityCreated by Matt Pocock

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From the author

Stop. That last message did not land: re-pitch it.
— the description by Matt Pocock

AutoGineer summary

Written by AutoGineer from the skill’s own files, not by the author

Wait-what is a corrective meta-skill that instructs an agent to pause and refine its previous response. It enforces a structured communication style by requiring the agent to provide context, adhere to the ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English standard, and utilize domain-specific terminology defined in the project's glossary files.

What it does

  • Triggers a re-evaluation of the agent's previous message.
  • Forces the inclusion of necessary context for clarity.
  • Applies ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English rules to the output.
  • Ensures consistent terminology by referencing project-specific glossaries.

When to use it

  • When an agent's previous response is unclear or misses the mark.
  • When technical documentation requires a standardized, simplified format.
  • When you need to ensure the agent uses consistent domain-specific language.

Advantages

  • Improves clarity and readability of technical content.
  • Reduces ambiguity by enforcing standardized English.
  • Ensures alignment with project-specific terminology.

Usage examples

“Wait-what. That last explanation was too complex.”
The agent will rewrite its previous explanation using Simplified Technical English, adding context and ensuring all terms match the project glossary.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/mattpocock/wait-what/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip wait-what.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Matt Pocock

Wait, I don't understand where you've got to here. Re-pitch that: give me a little bit of context, talk in ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English, and use the ubiquitous language from GLOSSARY.md (follow GLOSSARY-MAP.md to the right one if the repo has more than one).

Files

agents/openai.yaml

interface:
  display_name: "Wait What"
  short_description: "Re-pitch that: simpler, with the context I'm missing"
policy:
  allow_implicit_invocation: false

Requirements and compatibility

Written for: Claude Code

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

“Works with” means the tool reads the open Agent Skills format; a skill written for one tool may use features others lack.

Needs: Claude Code frontmatter

Security

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Matt Pocock
Publisher
Matt Pocock (Community)
Source
mattpocock/skills · skills/productivity/wait-what · commit 4ae2317
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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Download ZIP

The ZIP holds the skill’s files, its licence files and an ATTRIBUTION.md. Download wait-what.zip