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devils-advocate

Critique documents, plans, or decisions across six categories with 5-7 actionable challenges.

2|1|Updated Feb 4, 2026

Search Tags:#risk-assessment #quality-assurance #critique #document-review #decision-analysis #devils-advocate #stakeholder-review

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npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill devils-advocate-davidbeglenboyle

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Skill: devils-advocate
Source: https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup/tree/main/skills/ready-to-use/devils-advocate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/davidbeglenboyle/davids-claude-code-setup --skill devils-advocate-davidbeglenboyle

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a disciplined framework to critique documents, plans, and decisions by forcing 5-7 targeted critiques across six categories, reducing blind spots and improving outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

Systematic critique across six categories to surface risks and blind spots early.
Applicable to proposals, roadmaps, product specs, and strategic decisions to improve clarity and quality.
Real-world workflow: supply a draft document and receive a structured set of 5-7 targeted challenges.

Quick Start

Provide a structured critique of a target document by applying six lenses and producing 5–7 concrete challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions about devils-advocate

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

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How do I systematically critique a product spec to surface risks before implementation?▼

Stress-testing a strategic decision applies six critique categories to the plan, producing 5-7 actionable challenges that surface weaknesses and improve stakeholder review outcomes.

Can I use structured critique for stakeholder review of project roadmaps?▼

Yes, structured critique works for stakeholder review of roadmaps by enforcing six critique categories and quoting specific text, yielding 5-7 concrete challenges to clarify risks.

What is the best way to perform risk assessment on strategic decisions across teams?▼

The best way to perform risk assessment on strategic decisions is applying a disciplined framework that forces 5-7 targeted critiques across six categories, reducing blind spots and improving outcomes.

Does document review require referencing specific text from the target proposal?▼

Yes, the critique process enforces quoting or referencing specific text from the target proposal, ensuring the 5-7 actionable challenges are grounded in the actual document content.

Are there limitations to using a devil's advocate approach for quality assurance?▼

The limitation of this quality assurance approach is that it focuses exclusively on critique, producing 5-7 challenges across six categories without generating new content or rewriting the document.