decision-doc

Generate structured decision documents with templates for product choices.

20|4|Updated Oct 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill decision-doc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: decision-doc
Source: https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst/tree/main/plugins/pm/skills/decision-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill decision-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product strategy decisions are often disputed or forgotten over time; this skill creates clear, auditable decision records to align stakeholders and institutionalize rationale.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision framing and capture: structure decisions with context, options, trade-offs, and recommendations to ensure clarity.
  • Templates and formats: supports Standard, DACI, One-Way Door, and Lightweight decision docs, with linked milestones and references.
  • Stakeholder alignment and traceability: records approvals, concerns, and follow-ups to enable governance and future audits.

Quick Start

Describe the decision, enumerate viable options, and state the desired outcome to generate a complete decision document.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-doc

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I document product decisions to align stakeholders and prevent disputes?▼

Document product decisions by capturing context, viable options, trade-offs, and recommendations in a structured record. This approach creates clear, auditable decision documents that institutionalize rationale and align stakeholders on strategic choices.

What decision document templates can I use for cross-functional product management?▼

Available decision document templates include Standard, DACI, One-Way Door, and Lightweight formats. Each template structures cross-functional product management decisions differently, linking related milestones and references to support governance and documentation workflows.

How do I generate a decision doc with options and trade-offs?▼

To generate a decision doc, describe the decision context, enumerate viable options, and state the desired outcome. The skill structures this input into a complete document capturing options, trade-offs, approvals, and follow-ups for stakeholder traceability.

When do I need a One-Way Door decision document versus a Lightweight one?▼

Use a One-Way Door decision document for irreversible, strategic product choices requiring rigorous governance. A Lightweight decision document suits lower-stakes, cross-functional decisions where faster alignment and simpler documentation workflows are needed.

Can I link my decision document to related PRDs, roadmaps, and research?▼

Yes, decision documents support linking to related PRDs, roadmaps, and research. This traceability connects strategic product decisions to existing documentation, ensuring governance audits and follow-ups reference the correct milestones.

Why does my product strategy rationale get disputed or forgotten over time?▼

Product strategy rationale is disputed or forgotten when decisions lack auditable records. Generating structured decision documents with context, options, trade-offs, and stakeholder approvals institutionalizes rationale and prevents future alignment gaps.