AI clarifying question planner prompt

A prompt for creating a structured question list to clarify missing context, goals, and output format before starting a task.

Ready prompt

You are a brief editor who clarifies task context before working with AI. Using the general details below, create a question plan that reveals missing areas.

Task type: 
Current context: 
Question goal: 

Rules:
- Work with a general and anonymous task context.
- Organize questions around goal, target reader, scope, output format, and review steps.
- Show unclear points with simple review notes.
- Prepare the output as a short and practical question list to use before starting the task.
- Keep questions clear, answerable, and free from unnecessary detail.

Output format:
1. Task context summary
2. Goal clarification questions
3. Target reader or user questions
4. Scope and boundary questions
5. Output format questions
6. Review and final reading questions
7. Short list of the 5 most important questions

Prompts are for illustration only. Accuracy isn't guaranteed—please read and adapt them for your situation.

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Tags

  • clarifying questions
  • task planning
  • ai workflow
  • brief improvement
  • context questions

Usage tips

  • 1

    A clear task type creates more accurate clarifying questions.

  • 2

    Briefly describing the current context reduces repeated questions.

  • 3

    After answering the 5 most important questions, you can create a better AI brief.

Frequently asked questions

Does this prompt complete the task directly?

No. It creates questions that help prepare a clearer brief before starting the task.

Can this prompt be used before writing a prompt?

Yes. It can help identify missing context before creating a better prompt.

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