decision-reviewer

Evaluate proposals and plans for assumptions, risks, and alternatives.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/harrisonengel/birch-sky --skill decision-reviewer
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Skill: decision-reviewer
Source: https://github.com/harrisonengel/birch-sky/tree/main/.claude/skills/decision-reviewer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harrisonengel/birch-sky --skill decision-reviewer

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

It helps users critically evaluate plans and decisions by identifying assumptions, risks, and potential failures to improve outcomes and avoid costly mistakes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assumption Testing: Analyzes proposals to highlight unstated assumptions that need verification.
  • Risk Evaluation: Enumerates possible risks with assessing their likelihood and impact.
  • Exploring Alternatives: Considers different strategies and provides constructive feedback.
  • Use Case: A product manager reviews a new feature plan to uncover overlooked dependencies and potential failure points before development begins.

Quick Start

Input a decision, proposal, or plan details and receive a structured critique highlighting assumptions, risks, and alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions about decision-reviewer

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

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How do I review a project proposal for risks and assumptions before implementation?

To review a project proposal for risks, you input the plan details to receive a structured critique highlighting unstated assumptions, potential failure points, and alternative strategies. This ensures robust implementation by identifying flaws before development begins.

What is the best way to evaluate a decision plan for potential failure points?

The best way to evaluate a decision plan is through structured critical evaluation that enumerates risks by likelihood and impact. This process exposes overlooked dependencies and highlights alternative options to improve overall outcomes.

Can I use proposal critique to test unstated assumptions in a new feature plan?

Yes, you can use proposal critique to test unstated assumptions in a feature plan. The evaluation analyzes submitted proposals to highlight hidden dependencies and assumptions that require verification before development proceeds.

How do I assess the likelihood and impact of risks in a project evaluation?

You assess risk likelihood and impact by running the project details through a structured critique process. The evaluation enumerates possible risks and assesses their potential impact to help you avoid costly mistakes during implementation.

When do I need a structured critical evaluation for my decision-making process?

You need a structured critical evaluation when preparing to implement proposals or plans that carry significant risk. It helps uncover overlooked dependencies, tests assumptions, and explores different strategies to prevent costly mistakes.

What are the limitations of using automated risk analysis for project evaluation?

Automated risk analysis provides structured feedback on assumptions and alternatives but relies entirely on the proposal details you input. It cannot predict external market shifts or uncover risks absent from the provided plan documentation.