# Ask

> Send the user's request to specified AI provider asynchronously

- Skill: `duaooo/ask` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add duaooo/ask`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/duaooo/ask/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: DuAooo (https://skillmd.com/u/duaooo)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/duaooo/ask

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# Ask AI Provider

Send the user's request to the specified AI provider via ask.

## Usage

The first argument must be the provider name. The message MUST be provided via stdin
(heredoc or pipe), not as CLI arguments, to avoid shell globbing issues:
- `gemini` - Send to Gemini
- `claude` - Send to Claude
- `opencode` - Send to OpenCode
- `droid` - Send to Droid

## Execution (MANDATORY)

```bash
CCB_CALLER=codex ask $PROVIDER <<'EOF'
$MESSAGE
EOF
```

## Rules

- After running the command, say "[Provider] processing..." and immediately end your turn.
- Do not wait for results or check status in the same turn.
- The task ID and log file path will be displayed for tracking.

## Examples

- `/ask gemini What is 12+12?` (send via heredoc)
- `CCB_CALLER=codex ask gemini <<'EOF'`
  `What is 12+12?`
  `EOF`

## Notes

- If it fails, check backend health with the corresponding ping command (`ccb-ping <provider>` (e.g., `ccb-ping gemini`)).
- Codex-managed sessions default to foreground; use `--background` or `CCB_ASK_BACKGROUND=1` for async.