10th-man

Identify missing assumptions and unvalidated premises in documents via two-phase divergent review.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fabioabr/ia-ws --skill 10th-man
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Skill: 10th-man
Source: https://github.com/fabioabr/ia-ws/tree/main/projects/discovery-to-go/base/behavior/skills/10th-man
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fabioabr/ia-ws --skill 10th-man

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Devil's advocate guidance for rigorous critique of any document, proposal, or analysis, forcing explicit consideration of missing justifications, blind spots, and risks. The approach uses a two-phase review: Phase 1 generates divergent, hostile questions; Phase 2 evaluates responses and assigns a structured verdict and score to drive improvements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces a two-phase review workflow: divergent questioning followed by evaluative scoring.
  • Generates phase-1 questions to surface gaps, inconsistencies, and edge cases.
  • Produces phase-2 scores across divergent coverage, grounding in sensitive areas, and antipatterns to guide mitigation.
  • Useful for gatekeeping reviews, audits, briefs, designs, and strategic proposals in research, product, and policy contexts.

Quick Start

Provide a critical review of the input document, applying the 10th-man divergent gate approach to surface missing considerations and risks.

Frequently Asked Questions about 10th-man

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

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What is a devil's advocate critical review and how does it surface risks in a document?

A devil's advocate critical review identifies missing assumptions and unvalidated premises in an input document. It uses a two-phase divergent review to surface blind spots, enforce boundary alignment checks, and generate a structured report with remaining questions and quantified scores.

How do I conduct a divergent document review to find missing assumptions?

To conduct a divergent document review, apply a two-phase workflow: generate hostile questions to challenge the input document's premises, then evaluate the responses to assign a multi-dimension coverage score. This structured process identifies gaps and recommends specific revisions.

Can I use this critical review approach for strategic proposals and policy briefs?

Yes, you can apply this critical review approach to strategic proposals, policy briefs, designs, and audits. It functions as a quality gate for research and product contexts by quantifying divergent coverage, checking antipattern alignment, and highlighting unvalidated premises.

What is the best way to quantify risk analysis coverage for a complex proposal?

The best way to quantify risk analysis coverage is using a two-phase scoring system that evaluates divergent questioning, grounding in sensitive areas, and antipattern alignment. This generates a multi-dimension score to guide targeted mitigation and document revisions.

Does critical review identify antipatterns and boundary misalignment in technical designs?

Yes, critical review identifies antipatterns and boundary misalignment in technical designs. During the evaluative phase, the divergent review process assesses the input document against critical boundaries and flags potential antipatterns to produce a structured verdict and score.

When should I not use a divergent questioning workflow for document review?

You should avoid using a divergent questioning workflow for documents requiring simple validation rather than deep critique. This process enforces rigorous analysis to expose blind spots and missing justifications, which may be unnecessary for straightforward content lacking strategic assumptions.