Wait What — Agent Skill by Matt Pocock

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

Download the skill as a ZIP:
https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/mattpocock/wait-what/download
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

ATTRIBUTION.mdAdded by AutoGineer860 B
LICENSELicence file added by AutoGineer1.0 KiB
SKILL.md396 B
agents/openai.yaml158 B

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

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