decide

Formalizes decision-making workflow for architectural choices and records them via CLI.

15|4|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide --skill decide-jmylchreest
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: decide
Source: https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide/tree/main/skills/decide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jmylchreest/aide --skill decide-jmylchreest

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Formal decision-making workflow to systematize architectural and technical choices, capturing context, trade-offs, and the final decision to ensure consistency across sessions and agents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided multi-phase workflow (IDENTIFY, EXPLORE, ANALYZE, RECOMMEND, RECORD) for architecture decisions.
  • Generates 3-5 viable options with pros, cons, and fit to requirements, enabling traceability.
  • Records decisions to memory with a reproducible CLI process for future sessions and audits.

Quick Start

Describe the decision you need to make and provide the context, constraints, and stakeholders to begin the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about decide

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

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How do I document architecture decisions to keep context across sessions?

Document architecture decisions by capturing context, constraints, and stakeholders, then record the final choice with its rationale to memory for consistency across sessions and agents.

What is the best way to compare technical options and their trade-offs?

The best way to compare technical options is to generate 3-5 viable choices, evaluate the pros and cons of each, and assess their fit against specified requirements to ensure traceability.

How do I systematize architectural choices using a structured workflow?

Systematize architectural choices using a guided multi-phase workflow that moves through identifying, exploring, analyzing, recommending, and recording the decision.

Can I record a recommended architecture decision to memory using a CLI?

Yes, you can record a recommended architecture decision to memory using a reproducible CLI process, ensuring the final decision is captured for future audits and sessions.

Does the architecture decision workflow require predefined stakeholders and constraints?

Yes, the architecture decision workflow requires you to articulate the context, constraints, and stakeholders upfront to accurately evaluate option fit and provide a recommendation.