decision-matrix

Compare named alternatives against weighted criteria to generate ranked outcomes.

142|20|Updated Oct 22, 2025

Search Tags:#decision making #evaluation #prioritization #comparison #trade-offs #scoring

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npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill decision-matrix

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: decision-matrix
Source: https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude/tree/main/skills/decision-matrix
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lyndonkl/claude --skill decision-matrix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you make complex decisions by systematically comparing multiple alternatives across various criteria, ensuring a transparent and defensible outcome.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Comparison: Evaluate options against weighted criteria using a clear scoring system.
Trade-off Analysis: Visualize how different priorities impact the final decision.
Use Case: Choosing between three software vendors by scoring them on cost, features, support, and ease of integration, with clear weights assigned to each criterion.

Quick Start

Use the decision-matrix skill to compare options A, B, and C based on cost, performance, and ease of use.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-matrix

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

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What is multi-criteria decision analysis and when do I need it?▼

Multi-criteria decision analysis systematically compares named alternatives against weighted factors to ensure transparent, defensible outcomes. You need it for complex choices like vendor selection or strategic planning where evaluating trade-offs across cost, features, and performance is essential.

How do I compare software vendors using a weighted scoring system?▼

Compare software vendors by defining alternatives, assigning weights to criteria like cost and support, and scoring each option. The analysis generates a ranked outcome with sensitivity analysis, revealing how shifting priority weights impacts the final vendor selection decision.

Can I perform trade-off analysis for strategic planning without external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can perform trade-off analysis independently. This Skill requires zero external dependencies, needing only your input for alternatives, criteria, weights, and scores to generate a ranked outcome with sensitivity analysis for strategic planning.

What's the best way to prioritize options when comparing multiple alternatives?▼

The best way to prioritize options is using a structured evaluation matrix that compares alternatives against weighted factors. This data-driven approach replaces subjective guesswork with clear scoring, generating a ranked outcome alongside sensitivity analysis.

Does decision matrix evaluation support sensitivity analysis for changing criteria weights?▼

Yes, decision matrix evaluation supports sensitivity analysis. After you input alternatives, criteria, weights, and scores, the generated ranked outcome includes sensitivity analysis to visualize how varying priority weights impacts the final decision.

Why does my option ranking change when I adjust criteria weights in trade-off analysis?▼

Option rankings change during trade-off analysis because criteria weights directly drive the scoring math. Sensitivity analysis visualizes this mechanism, showing exactly how shifting priority across factors like cost versus features impacts the final ranked outcome.