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deliberate

Coordinate adversarial deliberation across options to render structured judgments.

18|4|Updated Jan 29, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#trade-offs#decision-making#adversarial#deliberation#vendor-selection#advocates
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows --skill deliberate
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: deliberate
Source: https://github.com/chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows/tree/main/skills/deliberate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chrisallenlane/claude-swe-workflows --skill deliberate

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Spawn advocates for every option to argue the strongest case and surface counterpoints.
  • Run parallel fact-finding questions, rebuttals, and optional judge questions to probe assumptions.
  • Enforce an iteration limit (up to 10 rounds) and render a final judgment with key factors and confidence.
  • Ideal for vendor/tool selections, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios where multiple viable paths exist.

Quick Start

List the decision options and criteria, then initiate an adversarial deliberation session with advocates for each option.

Frequently Asked Questions about deliberate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I make a robust architectural decision when comparing multiple viable options?▼

Adversarial deliberation facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit. It applies to vendor selection, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios.

What is the best way to evaluate trade-offs for vendor selection?▼

Adversarial deliberation facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit. It applies to vendor selection, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios.

How does adversarial deliberation work for build-vs-buy choices?▼

Adversarial deliberation facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit. It applies to vendor selection, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios.

How many rounds of iteration does adversarial deliberation enforce?▼

Adversarial deliberation facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit. It applies to vendor selection, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios.

When should I not use adversarial deliberation for decision-making?▼

Adversarial deliberation facilitates rigorous decision making by simulating an adversarial debate among advocates representing each option, ensuring weaknesses are surfaced and trade-offs are explicit. It applies to vendor selection, architectural decisions, and build-vs-buy scenarios.

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