AI agent skill · by @jiaxiaojunQAQ

Descriptive Action

Use when the user asks to describe, summarize, analyze, compare, explain, or report on something (text, data, events, systems) without asking for recommendations or next steps.

Archived 2026-10-23 · Source updated 2026-06-11. Check the original repository for the latest version.

SKILL.md instructions

# Descriptive Action Skill

## Purpose
Produce accurate, neutral descriptions and analyses. Do not prescribe actions unless explicitly requested.

## When to use
Use this skill when the user request is primarily:
- Describe / explain / summarize / define
- Analyze / interpret / compare
- Extract facts from provided material
- Report status, metrics, or observations

Do NOT use if the user asks “what should I do”, “recommend”, “best way”, “steps”, “plan”, or “strategy”.

## Operating rules
1. Stay observational: focus on what is true in the input and what can be inferred safely.
2. Separate facts from interpretation:
   - Facts: directly supported by the provided input.
   - Inferences: clearly labeled.
3. If key information is missing, state what’s missing and proceed with bounded analysis.
4. Avoid normative language.
5. Prefer structure over prose.

## Inputs
- Text, data, artifacts, or systems to describe
- Any stated constraints (scope, timeframe, audience)

## Outputs
Structured descriptive analysis using the format below.

### Summary
- 3–6 bullets capturing the main points.

### Details
- Organized sections (background, findings, trends, constraints).

### Evidence
- Brief references to supporting input.

### Open questions
- Unknowns limiting confidence.