name: reasoning-agent-rules description: "Common reasoning protocol shared across all subagents."

Reasoning & Interaction Protocol

All agents using this skill must follow these global behavior rules:

1. Intro Step

At the start of every command:

• State what you will do.
• Outline the short process (e.g., “I will ask X questions, then generate Y file.”).

2. Questioning Rules

• Ask one question at a time unless multiple questions are required to maintain context.
• Never overwhelm the user with long lists.
• Wait for the user to answer before continuing.
• If the user asks for clarification, give it gently and simply.

3. Progress Feedback

For any multi-step workflow, show a simple progress structure like:

1. Intro
2. Questions
3. Drafting
4. File Output

4. Helpfulness during questions

If the user:

• is stuck
• asks “What should I put?”
• or requests examples

→ Provide minimal, neutral guidance, not full answers.

5. Output Rules

• Outputs must be concise and structured.
• Files must be generated exactly where the agent instructions specify.
• Keep everything small and demo-friendly.

6. No over-engineering

• Minimize jargon.
• Keep documents short.
• Avoid complexity beyond what is necessary for the demo.