critique

Review artifacts adversarially and grade problem one-liners for crispness.

14|Updated Jun 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sparkline-ventures/product-eval --skill critique-sparkline-ventures
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Skill: critique
Source: https://github.com/sparkline-ventures/product-eval/tree/main/skills/critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sparkline-ventures/product-eval --skill critique-sparkline-ventures

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides an independent adversarial review of existing artifacts, findings, problem statements, briefs, FAQs, and plans so weak logic, missing evidence, and hidden assumptions are exposed before decisions are made.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adversarial review: Re-examine conclusions, themes, and synthesized outputs from a fresh outside perspective instead of restating them.
  • Lens-based panels: Attack high-stakes artifacts through skeptical customer, competitor, economics, feasibility, contrarian, and security/legal lenses when relevant.
  • Problem crispness grading: Score a problem one-liner for persona specificity, context, root cause, consequence, altitude, distinctness, and evidence.
  • Decision support: Surface blocking issues, open evidence gaps, contested risks, and suggested fixes for stronger downstream decisions.

Quick Start

Critique the attached brief from a skeptical outside lens and list the blocking issues, open questions, and readiness verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about critique

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

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How do I perform an adversarial review of a project brief?

To perform an adversarial review of a project brief, apply skeptical customer, competitor, economics, and feasibility lenses to expose weak logic, missing evidence, and hidden assumptions. This independent critique surfaces blocking issues and open evidence gaps without rewriting the source artifact.

What is problem crispness grading for a problem statement?

Problem crispness grading evaluates a problem statement one-liner by scoring persona specificity, context, root cause, consequence, altitude, distinctness, and evidence. This adversarial review ensures your problem statement is precise and decision-ready before downstream execution.

How do I red team an existing plan or synthesis?

Red teaming an existing plan involves re-examining conclusions and synthesized outputs through hostile lens checks and contrarian perspectives. This adversarial review identifies contested risks, hidden assumptions, and blocking issues to improve decision readiness.

Can I run an evidence-grounded critique without rewriting my source artifact?

Yes, evidence-grounded critique evaluates existing artifacts, findings, and FAQs without rewriting the source material. It tracks open or contested issues, applies readiness judgments, and suggests fixes for stronger downstream decisions while leaving the original artifact intact.

When do I need a hostile lens check on my decision-ready outputs?

You need a hostile lens check on decision-ready outputs when high-stakes conclusions require validation against skeptical customer, competitor, security, and legal perspectives. This adversarial review exposes weak logic and missing evidence before final commitments are made.

What is the best way to find blocking issues in a product brief?

The best way to find blocking issues in a product brief is through an independent adversarial review applying skeptical lenses. This approach surfaces open evidence gaps, contested risks, and hidden assumptions, providing a clear readiness verdict for downstream decisions.