decisions-capture

Extract decisions, rationale, and context into a structured Markdown document.

11|Updated Sep 5, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thrawn01/claude-dotfiles --skill decisions-capture
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: decisions-capture
Source: https://github.com/thrawn01/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/decisions-capture
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thrawn01/claude-dotfiles --skill decisions-capture

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Capture decisions, rationale, and context from the current conversation into a referenceable document.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extract topics, decisions, and rationale from discussions.
  • Organize content into a structured Decisions document with per-topic sections and open questions.
  • Output location adapts to repository structure: plans/ if present, otherwise the project root.

Quick Start

Run the decision-capture process on the current chat to generate a structured decisions document.

Frequently Asked Questions about decisions-capture

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture decisions and rationale from a conversation into a document?

Capturing decisions from a conversation involves extracting topics, rationale, and open questions to generate a structured document. This Skill outputs the referenceable file automatically to your plans/ directory or project root.

What is the best way to document open questions and decision context from a discussion?

Documenting open questions and context is done by organizing extracted discussion points into per-topic sections. This Skill produces a structured decisions document that preserves the rationale for later reference.

Can I extract decisions and output them directly to my project plans directory?

Yes, you can extract decisions and save them directly to your project plans directory. If a plans/ directory exists in your repository, the Skill stores the structured document there; otherwise, it defaults to the project root.

Does this decisions documentation tool require any dependencies or components?

No, this decisions documentation tool requires no external dependencies or components. It operates independently to process your current chat conversation and generate the structured decisions document.

How are decisions and topics organized within the generated documentation?

Decisions and topics are organized into a structured document featuring per-topic sections. This layout clearly separates each decision, its underlying rationale, and any associated open questions for easy navigation.