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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.

Installable skillMITBy aiming-labUpdated Oct 27, 2026
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instructions.md

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name: async-communication-etiquette
description: 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.
category: communication
---

# 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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Imported from the listed AgentSkill.sh category. Complete supplied package files and notices are retained. Required external tools and credentials are not installed. No bundled code was executed during import. Individual agent task behavior has not been tested.