AUQ FAQs

Question 1

Is AUQ secure and private with user data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, AUQ prioritizes privacy and security with 100% local data handling. All information processed by AUQ operates entirely on your local file system, ensuring no data ever leaves your machine.

Question 2

What is AUQ and how does it improve coding workflows?

Accepted Answer

AUQ (ask-user-questions) is a lightweight CLI tool and MCP server that creates a dedicated, clean terminal interface for Large Language Models (LLMs) to ask clarifying questions. It enhances coding workflows by allowing LLMs to get precise answers from users, reducing hallucinations and leading to more contextually appropriate code without disrupting the main coding environment.

Question 3

Can AUQ manage questions from multiple AI agents simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. AUQ is built for multi-agent parallel coding workflows. It gracefully handles multiple simultaneous LLM calls, queuing new question sets and processing them sequentially, ensuring a smooth experience even with complex AI setups.

Question 4

What are the key features of AUQ's terminal interface?

Accepted Answer

AUQ's CLI is lightweight, SSH-compatible, and fast, offering instant startup and minimal resource usage. It supports simple arrow key navigation for answering questions, includes an option to reject question sets with feedback to the LLM, and allows for custom 'Other' input for multiple-choice questions.

Question 5

With which LLM platforms and clients does AUQ integrate?

Accepted Answer

AUQ is designed to be tool-agnostic, working with any MCP (Modular Command Protocol) client. It provides direct configuration support for popular platforms like Claude Code, Cursor, Codex CLI, and Claude Desktop, making it versatile for various AI-assisted development environments.

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