Translator Pre-Quote Scope Clarifier

Quoting from a vague request leads to hidden scope and missed assumptions that surface after the price is set. This agent skill turns an incoming translation enquiry into the missing scope questions you need before setting a price — without quoting or translating anything itself. Its distinctive approach is a known-vs-missing scope table, not a rate calculator: what the client actually stated is separated from everything still unknown (audience, register, glossary, deadline, file format), the open points become prioritized client questions and a clarification email when needed, and a pre-quote checklist keeps you from pricing assumptions. No sales, earnings, compliance, or outcome result is promised. What's included: known-vs-missing scope table, prioritized client questions and a clarification email when needed, plus a pre-quote checklist, including the source skill text, clearly labeled sample outputs, and a human-review step. This is a text-based digital product; no AI subscription, external account, or files are supplied with it — you use an AI chat tool of your choice. How it works: (1) Paste the skill text into an AI chat (or install the file if your assistant supports skills). (2) Replace the bracketed input fields with your own facts; use "unknown" when unsure. (3) Review the evidence and status; correct issues before using any draft. Made for freelance translators quoting client projects who already have the underlying facts and want an auditable first draft, not research or automated sending, and designed to be usable from copied inputs without specialist prompt-writing knowledge. FAQ: Does it fill in missing details? No — its instructions prohibit inventing details and require flags for uncertainty; AI output can still be wrong, so you must review it. Do I need a paid add-on, API, or connected account? No — you need access to a compatible AI chat; access limits and any chat-service charges depend on that provider. Is the draft ready to send or publish without review? No — the status and source checks are intended to support human verification first. Will it confirm regulations, market rules, or platform policies? No — it only uses your supplied facts and will flag external verification needs where applicable. Digital instruction text only; no professional service, legal/medical/tax advice, external research, software integration, or independent fact verification is included. The outputs depend on the facts you supply and on your AI model's adherence to instructions. You must check all drafts, applicable rules, consents, and required details before use. Fictional examples are demonstrations, not claims about real customers or performance. No sales, earnings, compliance, or outcome guarantee.