decision-detraction

Extract evidence from a decision artifact and structure a counter-case document.

4|Updated Jan 28, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/wme3/DeliberateDecisions --skill decision-detraction

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: decision-detraction
Source: https://github.com/wme3/DeliberateDecisions/tree/main/skills/decision-detraction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wme3/DeliberateDecisions --skill decision-detraction

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams stress-test decisions by constructing a rigorous counter-case using the evidence already gathered in the decision artifact, ensuring hidden risks and alternative perspectives are surfaced.

Core Features & Use Cases

Evidence-driven analysis: Extracts pre-mortem risks, low-confidence assumptions, unknown-unknowns, and reference-class data to inform objections.
Structured argumentation: Builds opening, core arguments, alternatives, and conclusions in a coherent narrative.
Use scenarios: Employs during internal review, external critique preparation, or decision governance to validate or challenge a proposal.

Quick Start

Provide a concise counter-case against the decision using the artifact's evidence.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-detraction

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I build a counter-case against a pending business decision?▼

To build a counter-case against a decision, extract pre-mortem risks, low-confidence assumptions, and reference-class data from your decision artifact. Structure the findings into opening, core arguments, alternatives, and conclusion to surface critical risks.

What is evidence-based decision analysis for stress-testing proposals?▼

Evidence-based decision analysis stress-tests proposals by extracting gathered evidence to construct a rigorous counter-case. It surfaces hidden risks and alternative perspectives during internal reviews, objections preparation, or external evaluation.

How do I prepare for objections during a decision governance review?▼

Prepare for objections in decision governance by ranking concerns by severity extracted from the decision artifact. Structure these concerns into a coherent counter-case narrative featuring opening, core arguments, alternatives, and conclusion.

Can I use decision analysis to surface unknown-unknowns and alternative considerations?▼

Yes, you can surface unknown-unknowns and alternative considerations by applying counter-case analysis to the decision artifact. It extracts pre-mortem risks and reference-class data to validate or challenge the proposal.

When should I use counter-case analysis instead of standard risk-management?▼

Use counter-case analysis during internal stress-testing, objections preparation, or external evaluation when you need to actively challenge a proposal. Standard risk-management identifies threats, while this approach rigorously structures arguments against the decision.

What is the best way to structure a counter-case document for decision support?▼

The best way to structure a counter-case document for decision support is to rank concerns by severity and organize them into opening, core arguments, alternatives, and conclusion, outputting a concise, publishable document.