mixed-initiative-flow
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- Author repo ai-design-skills
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- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Cline
- Codex
- Windsurf
- Gemini CLI
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- Trust score
- 94 / 100 · audit passed
- Author / version / license
- @Owl-Listener · MIT
- Token usage
- Lean
- Setup complexity
- Guided setup
- External API key
- Not required
- Operating systems
- Unspecified (assume cross-platform)
- Runtime requirements
- No special requirements
- Permissions
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- Read-only
- Shell exec
- Write / modify
- Network behavior
- Local-only
- Install commands
- 26 variants
Profile is derived at build time from SKILL.md and install vectors. Subject to drift from author intent.
Heads up: 未限定 allowed-tools,默认拥有全部工具权限。
---
name: mixed-initiative-flow
description: When the AI leads vs. when the user leads, and how to hand off control. Mixed-initiative interac…
category: other
runtime: no special runtime
---
# mixed-initiative-flow output preview
## PART A: Task fit
- Use case: When the AI leads vs. when the user leads, and how to hand off control. Mixed-initiative interaction is when both the human and the AI can take the lead. The designer decides who drives at each moment — and how control transfers between them. runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more..
- Inputs: target material, constraints, expected output, and acceptance criteria.
- Evidence boundary: follow “Initiative Spectrum / Designing Initiative Handoffs / When the AI Should Lead” and do not present inference as author intent.
## PART B: Execution result
- **01** The card summarizes the use case; runtime output centers on “When the AI leads vs. when the user leads, and how to hand off control. Mixed-initiative interaction is when both the human and the AI can take the lead. The designer decides who drives at each moment — and how control transfers between them. runs entirely locally. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Cline and 23 more.”.
- **02** When the source has headings, the agent prioritizes “Initiative Spectrum / Designing Initiative Handoffs / When the AI Should Lead” so the result follows the author’s structure.
- **03** Typical output includes task judgment, concrete steps, required commands or file edits, validation, and follow-up options.
- **04** Risk context follows the fingerprint: read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
## Running Rules
- read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding scope.
- Return the result, validation criteria, and next iteration options. The source does not require a stable slash command. After installation, invoke the skill by name and describe the task.
Name target files or source material, expected output, forbidden changes, and whether network or shell access is allowed. Permission fingerprint: read files, run shell commands, write/modify files.
Start with a small task and check whether the result follows “Initiative Spectrum / Designing Initiative Handoffs / When the AI Should Lead”. Inspect diffs, logs, previews, or tests before expanding scope.
Confirm the final output includes a concrete result, evidence, and next action. If it stays generic, tighten inputs, boundaries, and acceptance criteria.
---
name: mixed-initiative-flow
description: When the AI leads vs. when the user leads, and how to hand off control. Mixed-initiative interac…
category: other
source: Owl-Listener/ai-design-skills
---
# mixed-initiative-flow
## When to use
- When the AI leads vs. when the user leads, and how to hand off control. Mixed-initiative interaction is when both the…
- Use it when the task has clear inputs, repeatable steps, and validation criteria.
## What to provide
- Target material, scope, expected result, and forbidden changes.
- Whether network, commands, file writes, or external services are allowed.
## Execution rules
- Organize steps around “Initiative Spectrum / Designing Initiative Handoffs / When the AI Should Lead” and keep inference separate from source facts.
- read files, run shell commands, write/modify files; mostly runs locally; usually needs no extra API key.
- Validate with a small sample before expanding the task.
## Output requirements
- Return the deliverable, key evidence, validation method, and next action.
- Mark missing information as unknown; do not invent commands, platforms, or dependencies. The author source anchors workflow facts; repository files anchor sources and commands; Fluxly only adds fit, limitations, and quality judgment.
skill "mixed-initiative-flow" {
input -> user goal + target files + boundaries + acceptance criteria
context -> Initiative Spectrum / Designing Initiative Handoffs / When the AI Should Lead
rules -> SKILL.md triggers / order / output contract
runtime -> no special runtime | read files, run shell commands, write/modify files | mostly runs locally
guardrails -> usually needs no extra API key + small-sample validation + diff/log review
output -> copyable result + checklist + next iteration
} Mixed-Initiative Flow
Mixed-initiative interaction is when both the human and the AI can take the lead. The designer decides who drives at each moment — and how control transfers between them.
Initiative Spectrum
Interactions sit on a spectrum:
- User-driven: The user gives instructions, the AI executes. The user controls pace, direction, and scope.
- AI-driven: The AI leads — asking questions, making suggestions, guiding the user through a process.
- Shared: Both parties contribute. The AI proposes, the user edits. The user starts, the AI finishes. Most AI products default to user-driven. The interesting design space is in shared and AI-driven modes.
Designing Initiative Handoffs
The moment control shifts from one party to the other is where most interactions fail. Design these transitions:
- Explicit handoff: "I've drafted three options. Which direction do you want to go?" — the AI clearly passes control.
- Implicit handoff: The AI stops generating and waits, signalling the user's turn through UI affordance.
- Negotiated handoff: "I could take this further or stop here for your input. What do you prefer?"
- Forced handoff: The AI encounters a decision it can't make and must hand back to the human.
When the AI Should Lead
The AI should take initiative when:
- The user is uncertain or exploring and needs guidance
- The task has a known best-practice sequence the AI can walk through
- The user has explicitly asked for help or coaching
- Proactive suggestions would save time without being intrusive
When the User Should Lead
The user should retain control when:
- The task involves subjective judgment or creative direction
- Stakes are high and errors are costly
- The user has strong domain expertise
- Privacy or consent decisions are involved
Anti-Patterns
- Initiative whiplash: Control bouncing back and forth too rapidly
- Passive AI: Never taking initiative even when it would help
- Overbearing AI: Taking over when the user wants control
- Unclear ownership: Neither party knows whose turn it is
Design Artefacts
- Initiative maps showing who leads at each stage
- Handoff trigger definitions (what causes a transfer of control)
- Autonomy level specifications per feature area
Decide Fit First
Design Intent
How To Use It
Boundaries And Review