council

Convene four-voice decision councils to surface dissent and structure tradeoffs.

4|7|Updated Apr 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge --skill council-arbisoft
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: council
Source: https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge/tree/main/Claude/skills/council
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/arbisoft/ai-skillforge --skill council-arbisoft

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convene four advisors for ambiguous decisions: the in-context Claude voice, a Skeptic subagent, a Pragmatist subagent, and a Critic subagent. This setup helps surface dissent, surface explicit tradeoffs, and prevent premature consensus in complex decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enables parallel, role-specific reasoning to surface diverse perspectives
  • Structures decision questions, collects relevant context, and surfaces tradeoffs
  • Produces a compact, auditable verdict including risks, considerations, and recommended path
  • Use cases: product strategy, architecture decisions, policy choices where multiple viable options exist

Quick Start

Prompt the council with a decision question and any necessary context to obtain a structured verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about council

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure tradeoffs and surface dissent for ambiguous product decisions?

To surface dissent for ambiguous decisions, convene a four-voice council of an Architect, Skeptic, Pragmatist, and Critic to run parallel reasoning and synthesize a decisive final verdict with stated risks and next steps.

What is a multi-perspective decision council and when should I use it?

A multi-perspective decision council is a method that orchestrates parallel subagents to evaluate strategic questions. Use it for product, architecture, or policy decisions where multiple credible paths exist and premature consensus is a risk.

How do I get a go-no-go recommendation for an architecture decision?

To get a go-no-go recommendation for architecture decisions, prompt the council with your question and context. The roles will evaluate tradeoffs and produce a compact, auditable verdict with recommended paths and considerations.

Can I use this approach for policy choices where multiple viable options exist?

Yes, you can use this approach for policy choices. The council evaluates multiple viable options by collecting relevant context, surfacing explicit tradeoffs, and delivering a decisive stance with auditable risks and next steps.

What is the best way to prevent premature consensus in strategic planning?

The best way to prevent premature consensus in strategic planning is to assign role-specific prompts to independent subagents like a Skeptic and Critic, forcing diverse perspectives before synthesizing a final verdict.

What should I not use a four-voice decision council for?

You should not use a four-voice decision council for straightforward decisions with a single credible path. It is designed for ambiguous scenarios requiring structured dissent and explicit tradeoff analysis to reach a decisive stance.