devils-advocate

Critique document arguments through strategic thesis challenges and tactical validation rounds.

6|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill devils-advocate-dangeles
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/dangeles/claude/tree/main/claude-config/skills/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dangeles/claude --skill devils-advocate-dangeles

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, collaborative adversarial review workflow that forces thorough scrutiny of substantive documents, surfacing gaps, weak evidence, and misaligned claims before editorial polish.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured two-level thinking: Strategic thesis critique followed by tactical validation.
  • Two-way pairing workflow: Writer drafts, Devil's Advocate challenges, and Writer responds.
  • Thesis-focused challenges: Focus on claims critical to the document's thesis to ensure coherence.
  • Documentation of uncertainties: Capture unresolved questions for Editor review.
  • Templates and prompts: Guidance for generating high-quality challenges and responses.

Quick Start

Initiate a pairing session: Writer drafts a document, Devil's Advocate challenges, Writer responds, repeat up to two exchanges, then hand off to Editor for final polish.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use adversarial review to strengthen arguments in a research draft?▼

Adversarial review strengthens arguments by forcing a two-level critique of your research draft, targeting strategic thesis coherence and tactical evidence validation. It pairs a writer with an advocate who challenges weak claims, surfacing gaps before final editorial polish.

What is the pairing workflow for document critique and uncertainty documentation?▼

The pairing workflow iteratively exchanges document drafts and challenges between a writer and an advocate for up to two rounds. This process captures unresolved questions and outputs a consolidated challenge-and-response log for editors to review.

Can I apply devil's advocate critique to synthesis documents across any domain?▼

Yes, devil's advocate critique applies to research drafts, reviews, and synthesis documents across any domain. It enforces a structured frontmatter-driven prompt to ensure arguments are consistently challenged regardless of the subject matter.

How do I document uncertainties and unresolved questions during thesis validation?▼

Document uncertainties during thesis validation by logging unresolved questions within the writer-advocate exchange. The workflow captures these challenges and responses in a consolidated log, ensuring editors can review and address remaining substantive gaps.

What's the best way to challenge weak evidence before editorial polish?▼

The best way to challenge weak evidence is using a two-level workflow that enforces strategic thesis critique followed by tactical validation. This iterative pairing process identifies misaligned claims and outputs a structured log for editors before final polish.