critique-argument

Stress-tests claims, plans, and argumentative writing for weaknesses and calibration.

Updated Jul 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mnazaal/dotfiles --skill critique-argument-mnazaal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: critique-argument
Source: https://github.com/mnazaal/dotfiles/tree/main/.agents/skills/critique-argument
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mnazaal/dotfiles --skill critique-argument-mnazaal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Before committing time to a research idea, plan, or piece of argumentative writing, you need to know where it is weakest. This Skill adversarially stress-tests a stated claim, surfacing the strongest objections and checking whether the stated confidence matches the actual evidence. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Adversarial Critique: Distills the argument to a one-sentence claim, identifies what must be true for it to hold, and finds the strongest objection a sharp critic would raise. - Balanced Verdicts: States the strongest case for the argument before the case against, then issues a fit-for-purpose verdict (Pursue/Refine/Kill for ideas; Accept/Revise/Reject for prose). - Calibration Check: Compares stated confidence against available evidence and names the single next question or check that would most reduce uncertainty. - Use Case: Before submitting a grant proposal or design rationale, ask for a red-team critique to find the hole a reviewer would attack first, without the Skill rewriting your text for you. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to critique or red-team your argument, plan, or draft claim and return the strongest objection, a calibration check, and a verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique-argument

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I red-team an argument or research idea before committing to it?▼

State the claim clearly, then have it distilled to one sentence and stress-tested for the strongest objection a motivated critic would raise. The critique returns a verdict (Pursue/Refine/Kill or Accept/Revise/Reject) plus the one next check that most reduces uncertainty.

How to check if my confidence in a claim matches the evidence?▼

A calibration check compares what the argument claims against what the evidence actually supports, separating the two explicitly. Overstated confidence is flagged rather than softened into a vague suggestion to add rigor.

When should I use argument critique instead of asking clarifying questions?▼

Use critique when a claim is already fully stated and you want its weaknesses found. If the idea is still ambiguous or unformed, a question-driven interview skill is the better fit, since critique assumes a stated position exists.

Can the critique rewrite or improve my argumentative writing?▼

No. The critique only identifies weaknesses, calibration gaps, and a verdict; it deliberately does not rewrite your prose, edit files, or run commands. You apply the findings yourself or use a separate writing skill.

Does the critique verify novelty claims against prior work?▼

It does not fabricate citations or competing work. When a critique depends on verifying prior research, it flags the uncertainty and defers to a research-protocol workflow for verified paper search.