decision-doc

Generate structured decision documents with templates for product choices.

20|4|Updated Oct 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill decision-doc
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Skill: decision-doc
Source: https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst/tree/main/plugins/pm/skills/decision-doc
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/coalesce-labs/catalyst --skill decision-doc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product strategy decisions are often disputed or forgotten over time; this skill creates clear, auditable decision records to align stakeholders and institutionalize rationale.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Decision framing and capture: structure decisions with context, options, trade-offs, and recommendations to ensure clarity.
  • Templates and formats: supports Standard, DACI, One-Way Door, and Lightweight decision docs, with linked milestones and references.
  • Stakeholder alignment and traceability: records approvals, concerns, and follow-ups to enable governance and future audits.

Quick Start

Describe the decision, enumerate viable options, and state the desired outcome to generate a complete decision document.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-doc

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

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How do I document product decisions to align stakeholders and prevent disputes?

Document product decisions by capturing context, viable options, trade-offs, and recommendations in a structured record. This approach creates clear, auditable decision documents that institutionalize rationale and align stakeholders on strategic choices.

What decision document templates can I use for cross-functional product management?

Available decision document templates include Standard, DACI, One-Way Door, and Lightweight formats. Each template structures cross-functional product management decisions differently, linking related milestones and references to support governance and documentation workflows.

How do I generate a decision doc with options and trade-offs?

To generate a decision doc, describe the decision context, enumerate viable options, and state the desired outcome. The skill structures this input into a complete document capturing options, trade-offs, approvals, and follow-ups for stakeholder traceability.

When do I need a One-Way Door decision document versus a Lightweight one?

Use a One-Way Door decision document for irreversible, strategic product choices requiring rigorous governance. A Lightweight decision document suits lower-stakes, cross-functional decisions where faster alignment and simpler documentation workflows are needed.

Can I link my decision document to related PRDs, roadmaps, and research?

Yes, decision documents support linking to related PRDs, roadmaps, and research. This traceability connects strategic product decisions to existing documentation, ensuring governance audits and follow-ups reference the correct milestones.

Why does my product strategy rationale get disputed or forgotten over time?

Product strategy rationale is disputed or forgotten when decisions lack auditable records. Generating structured decision documents with context, options, trade-offs, and stakeholder approvals institutionalizes rationale and prevents future alignment gaps.