---
name: "secret-ask"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "quintuple-agent"
version: "1.0.4-7"
release: "Debian 4.0 (Etch)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/secret-ask"
---

# secret-ask(1)

Ask a yes/no question in a window

## NAME

secret-ask - Ask a yes/no question in a window

## SYNOPSIS

**secret-ask** **bool** *QUESTION*

## DESCRIPTION

A window will be popped up containing the *QUESTION*, plus Yes and No buttons. The action the user takes is reflected in **secret-ask**'s exit code.

The **secret-ask** program is used by **q-agent** for interaction with the user, but can be used for other purposes (scripts, etc.) as well.

A positive answer generates an exit code of 2.

A negative answer generates an exit code of 3.

Failure to get an answer is signaled by code 1.

## SEE ALSO

[**q-agent**(1)](/q-agent/1.md)

## AUTHOR

Robert Bihlmeyer \<robbe@orcus.priv.at\>

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2000 Robert Bihlmeyer

This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is **no** warranty; not even for **merchantability** or **fitness for a** **particular purpose**.