Interview workflow

Interview workflow

Purpose

Gather user decisions, preferences, or clarifications through a structured one-question-at-a-time process. This prevents overwhelming the user and ensures each answer is properly understood before moving on.

Rules (strict)

1. One question per message. Never batch multiple questions.
2. Present clear options. Each question should have labeled options (A, B, C) or a clear format for the expected answer.
3. Explain briefly. Give just enough context for the user to decide—not a wall of text.
4. Record immediately. After each answer, note it in .agent/focus.md or a working document before asking the next question.
5. Allow escape. User can say "skip", "defer", "use your recommendation", or "stop interview".
6. Summarize at end. When all questions are answered, present a summary for confirmation.

Interview state tracking

Track in .agent/focus.md under "Doing now":

## Doing now

Interview: [topic]
- Q1: [question summary] → [answer or pending]
- Q2: [question summary] → [answer or pending]
- ...

Procedure

1. Setup: List all questions internally (do not show to user yet).
2. Ask Q1: Present one question with options.
3. Wait: Do not proceed until user responds.
4. Record: Update focus.md with the answer.
5. Ask Q2: Repeat until all questions answered or user stops.
6. Summarize: Present all answers for confirmation.
7. Proceed: Use confirmed answers to continue the workflow.

Handling special responses