council

Convene four-voice decision councils to surface dissent and structure tradeoffs.

4|7|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge --skill council-arbisoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: council
Source: https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge/tree/main/Claude/skills/council
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge --skill council-arbisoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convene four advisors for ambiguous decisions: the in-context Claude voice, a Skeptic subagent, a Pragmatist subagent, and a Critic subagent. This setup helps surface dissent, surface explicit tradeoffs, and prevent premature consensus in complex decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enables parallel, role-specific reasoning to surface diverse perspectives
  • Structures decision questions, collects relevant context, and surfaces tradeoffs
  • Produces a compact, auditable verdict including risks, considerations, and recommended path
  • Use cases: product strategy, architecture decisions, policy choices where multiple viable options exist

Quick Start

Prompt the council with a decision question and any necessary context to obtain a structured verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about council

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure tradeoffs and surface dissent for ambiguous product decisions?▼

To surface dissent for ambiguous decisions, convene a four-voice council of an Architect, Skeptic, Pragmatist, and Critic to run parallel reasoning and synthesize a decisive final verdict with stated risks and next steps.

What is a multi-perspective decision council and when should I use it?▼

A multi-perspective decision council is a method that orchestrates parallel subagents to evaluate strategic questions. Use it for product, architecture, or policy decisions where multiple credible paths exist and premature consensus is a risk.

How do I get a go-no-go recommendation for an architecture decision?▼

To get a go-no-go recommendation for architecture decisions, prompt the council with your question and context. The roles will evaluate tradeoffs and produce a compact, auditable verdict with recommended paths and considerations.

Can I use this approach for policy choices where multiple viable options exist?▼

Yes, you can use this approach for policy choices. The council evaluates multiple viable options by collecting relevant context, surfacing explicit tradeoffs, and delivering a decisive stance with auditable risks and next steps.

What is the best way to prevent premature consensus in strategic planning?▼

The best way to prevent premature consensus in strategic planning is to assign role-specific prompts to independent subagents like a Skeptic and Critic, forcing diverse perspectives before synthesizing a final verdict.

What should I not use a four-voice decision council for?▼

You should not use a four-voice decision council for straightforward decisions with a single credible path. It is designed for ambiguous scenarios requiring structured dissent and explicit tradeoff analysis to reach a decisive stance.