council

Convene a four-voice decision council to surface tradeoffs for ambiguous choices.

2|Updated Mar 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill council-nextc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: council
Source: https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude/tree/main/nextc-ecc/skills/council
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nextc/nextc-claude --skill council-nextc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Convene a four-voice decision council to surface explicit tradeoffs, challenge assumptions, and prevent anchoring when multiple credible paths exist.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Orchestrates four independent voices: an in-context Claude voice plus Skeptic, Pragmatist, and Critic subagents.
  • Extracts the real question, constraints, and success criteria to keep discussions focused.
  • Launches fresh subagents in parallel with a strict prompt shape to avoid bias and ensure diverse viewpoints.
  • Synthesizes inputs into a compact verdict, surfaces strongest dissent, and optionally persists the decision for future reference.
  • Use cases include strategic product decisions, architecture tradeoffs, and go/no-go calls where clarity is essential.

Quick Start

Launch a four-voice decision council to surface tradeoffs and reach a go/no-go decision on ambiguous problems.

Frequently Asked Questions about council

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

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

To surface tradeoffs for ambiguous product decisions, you can convene a four-voice council that extracts the real question and launches independent voices to challenge assumptions. This structured approach prevents anchoring when multiple credible paths exist.

What is the best way to prevent anchoring during high-impact go/no-go calls?

Preventing anchoring during high-impact go/no-go calls requires launching fresh subagents in parallel with a strict prompt shape to ensure diverse viewpoints. A four-voice decision council synthesizes these inputs into a compact verdict while surfacing the strongest dissent.

Can I use a multi-voice council for architecture tradeoffs?

Yes, you can use a four-voice decision council for architecture tradeoffs where multiple paths exist. It assembles an initial Architect position and launches independent Skeptic, Pragmatist, and Critic voices to surface explicit tradeoffs before synthesizing a final verdict.

How do I run a structured decision-making process for strategic choices?

Running a structured decision-making process for strategic choices involves extracting constraints and success criteria, launching parallel voices to evaluate tradeoffs, and synthesizing a verdict. The four-voice council workflow optionally persists results if the decision changes real-world outcomes.

When should I not use a multi-voice decision council?

You should avoid using a multi-voice decision council for simple or low-impact choices that lack multiple credible paths. The structured adversarial workflow is designed specifically for ambiguous, high-impact decisions where surfacing explicit tradeoffs and challenging assumptions is essential.