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async-communication-etiquette

Use this skill when writing messages in async channels (Slack, GitHub issues, email threads) where the reader may not have context and cannot ask follow-up questions immediately.

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npx add-skill https://github.com/aiming-lab/MetaClaw/tree/main/memory_data/skills/async-communication-etiquette

SKILL.md

Async Communication Etiquette

Make messages self-contained:

  • Include enough context that the reader doesn't need to chase down previous messages.
  • Link to relevant issues, PRs, docs, or code rather than assuming the reader has them open.

Structure for complex messages:

  • Context: 1–2 sentences on the situation.
  • Problem/question: What specifically do you need?
  • Options considered (for decisions): What alternatives exist?
  • Deadline: By when do you need a response?

Anti-patterns:

  • Hey, got a sec? without stating the topic (forces a round trip).
  • Tagging @channel for non-urgent messages.

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