structured-elicitation

Interview users across five layers and generate agent configuration artifacts.

4|1|Updated Apr 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill structured-elicitation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: structured-elicitation
Source: https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack/tree/main/skills/structured-elicitation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill structured-elicitation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill guides a structured interview to capture operating rhythms, recurring decisions, dependencies, institutional knowledge, and friction, then generates agent-config artifacts for downstream consumption.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-layer elicitation interviews with checkpoints to verify captured data at each stage.
  • Artifact generation of SOUL.md, USER.md, HEARTBEAT.md, operating-model.json, and schedule-recommendations.json.
  • Enables rapid onboarding of new agents or client teams by translating tacit work patterns into machine-readable configurations.

Quick Start

Initiate a five-layer elicitation interview with a user and review the generated artifacts.

Frequently Asked Questions about structured-elicitation

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract expert knowledge to build an agent configuration?▼

To extract expert knowledge for an agent configuration, conduct a structured user interview across five layers to capture operating rhythms, recurring decisions, dependencies, institutional knowledge, and friction, then generate agent-ready artifacts for downstream consumption.

What is structured elicitation for agent onboarding?▼

Structured elicitation for agent onboarding is a five-layer interview process with checkpoints that translates tacit work patterns into machine-readable configurations, enabling rapid onboarding of new agents or client teams by capturing operating rhythms and institutional knowledge.

How do I create an operating model from user interviews?▼

You can create an operating model from user interviews by guiding users through a structured five-layer elicitation to verify captured data at each checkpoint, then producing an operating-model.json file that defines recurring decisions and dependencies.

What artifacts are generated when extracting agent configurations?▼

Extracting agent configurations generates multiple machine-readable artifacts including SOUL.md, USER.md, HEARTBEAT.md, operating-model.json, and schedule-recommendations.json to define agent personas, operating rhythms, and recurring decisions.

Can I refine an existing agent persona using elicitation interviews?▼

Yes, you can refine an existing agent configuration by conducting a structured elicitation interview to capture updated operating rhythms, dependencies, and institutional knowledge, then regenerating agent-ready artifacts to align the persona with current workflows.

What is the best way to document institutional knowledge for downstream agents?▼

The best way to document institutional knowledge for downstream agents is to use a five-layer interview with verification checkpoints, ensuring tacit work patterns and dependencies are accurately translated into machine-readable artifacts like USER.md.