decision-analyze

Compare decision options by pros, cons, effort, risk, and reversibility.

7|1|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill decision-analyze
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: decision-analyze
Source: https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework/tree/main/skills/decision-analyze
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Shiien/Self-Evolved-Research-Framework --skill decision-analyze

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a disciplined framework to compare options in decision-making, producing a clear recommendation while documenting reasoning to reduce bias and ambiguity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify the decision and enumerate realistic options.
  • For each option, evaluate pros and cons, expected effort, risk level, milestone alignment, and reversibility.
  • Present a side-by-side comparison and a final, justified recommendation.
  • Use cases include choosing between research directions, pivoting strategy, or selecting methodologies when multiple viable paths exist.

Quick Start

Provide a decision context with options and constraints to generate a structured, comparable analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-analyze

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

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How do I analyze decision options to choose between alternatives?▼

To analyze decision options, compare alternatives by evaluating pros and cons, expected effort, risk level, milestone alignment, and reversibility. This structured comparison reduces bias and documents reasoning to produce a clear, justified recommendation.

What is the best way to compare strategy pivots using pros and cons?▼

Comparing strategy pivots requires a side-by-side evaluation of pros and cons, expected effort, and risk level for each path. This structured analysis clarifies choices by documenting reasoning across scenarios and outputting a final recommendation.

Does decision analysis work for selecting research directions with multiple viable paths?▼

Decision analysis works effectively for selecting research directions by comparing multiple viable paths. It evaluates milestone alignment and reversibility for each option, ensuring a disciplined framework that reduces ambiguity when choosing alternatives.

How do I evaluate risk and reversibility when choosing between methodologies?▼

Evaluating risk and reversibility involves assessing each methodology's expected effort and potential downside across scenarios. The analysis compares these factors side-by-side against milestone alignment to produce a justified recommendation for your decision context.

What information do I need to provide for a structured decision analysis?▼

Structured decision analysis requires providing the decision context, available options, and any constraints. With this input, the framework enumerates realistic alternatives and evaluates them to generate a comparable analysis with a final recommendation.

When should I use a structured framework for decision-making?▼

Use a structured framework for decision-making when multiple viable paths exist and you need to reduce bias. It is ideal for choosing between research directions, pivoting strategy, or selecting methodologies by documenting reasoning across scenarios.