# ask-user-mcp

> Use this tool when you need to clarify user input or require additional context to complete a task. The ask-user-mcp enables Claude to pause and ask questions via Emacs, solving problems related to ambiguous or incomplete user requests. It takes user input as a prompt, outputs a clarifying question, and receives user responses to inform its next actions.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/marx-a00-ask-user-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/marx-a00-ask-user-mcp

## Description

MCP server that enables Claude to pause and ask clarifying questions via Emacs.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-08-31

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-08-31

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/tc1vqw8ulr)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/mrx-xo/ask-user-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "marx-a00-ask-user-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/marx-a00-ask-user-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/marx-a00-ask-user-mcp/pull`

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