# Overview - [What is open working?](https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/overview/open-working-manifesto.md): A manifesto and set of principles for working in the open. - [Why you should work in the open](https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-you-should-work-in-the-open.md): A quick run-down of why working in the open is a good idea – for everyone. - [Why funders should work in the open](https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/overview/why-funders-should-work-in-the-open.md): Find out how funders can use open working to be transparent about grant-making decisions. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://wearecast.gitbook.io/open-working-toolkit/overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.