For Moderators
Skip The Ask spreads when communities adopt it. Paste a one-line rule into your server, channel topic, or contributing guide — and link here so members can learn how to ask. Every snippet links back to this site.
Copy-paste rule snippets
One-line rules with a link, ready for the places your members actually read. Tap a snippet to copy it.
Generic one-liner
Don't ask to ask — just ask your question directly, with details: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Discord — server rule
📌 Don't ask to ask. Post your real question with details — what you're trying to do, what you tried, errors, and versions. "Anyone here?" gets no replies. https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Discord — channel topic
Ask your question directly — don't ask to ask: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Slack
Please post your full question instead of "can I ask something?" — it gets you a faster answer: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Reddit — sidebar / AutoMod
Before posting: ask your actual question with context and what you've already tried. "Can anyone help?" posts may be removed. Guide: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Forum / Discourse
Ask your question directly, with details and what you've already tried: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/
Drop-in for CONTRIBUTING.md
Paste this Markdown into your repo's CONTRIBUTING.md or issue template.
## Asking a good question Before opening an issue or asking in chat, ask your **actual question** directly — don't ask to ask. Please include: - What you're trying to do - What you expected vs. what actually happened (with the exact error message) - What you've already tried - Your environment (OS, language/tool versions) Question templates and a pre-post checklist: https://www.skiptheask.xyz/