insight-cross-examine

Evaluates subjects or option sets through routed critique, assessment, and hybrid synthesis.

14|1|Updated Jun 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills --skill insight-cross-examine-allemaar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: insight-cross-examine
Source: https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills/tree/main/skills/insight-cross-examine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/allemaar/open-skills --skill insight-cross-examine-allemaar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Choosing between options or evaluating a subject often suffers from shallow analysis, missed angles, and premature closure. This Skill runs a structured deliberation process that routes by context, discovers unseen angles, critiques and assesses each option, and delivers a committed recommendation with its reasoning trail. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Context-Routed Depth: Classifies the input by form (single, comparison, list, set, open-question) and corpus richness to select a graduated depth level from L0 to L5, so a rich single subject gets a light pass while a thin comparison gets discovery-first treatment. - Angle Discovery and Typed Hybrids: Orchestrates angle and connection discovery before assessment, then synthesizes up to three classified hybrid options (complementary, sequential, layered, reframed, constraint-splitting) as first-class candidates. - Decision Surface Output: Returns a committed recommendation, top alternatives, the assumption most likely to be wrong, and what would change the verdict, delivered as an ask-gate or inline block. - Use Case: When weighing three architecture candidates for a migration, invoke cross-examine to critique each option on shared dimensions, surface a reframed hybrid, and receive a recommendation with the key risk assumption stated. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to cross-examine your options, for example: weigh these three database candidates and recommend one with the trade-offs explained.

Frequently Asked Questions about insight-cross-examine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare multiple options and get a recommendation?

Provide the set of candidates and invoke cross-examine with a phrase like "weigh these options". It critiques and assesses each item on shared dimensions, synthesizes up to three typed hybrids, and returns a committed recommendation with alternatives.

What is the difference between insight-cross-examine and insight-assess?

insight-assess performs a single evaluation pass on one subject, while insight-cross-examine orchestrates critique, assess, explore, and angle discovery across one or many subjects, adding hybrid synthesis and contextual depth routing.

Can cross-examine handle a large set of candidates?

Yes, but sets beyond roughly 8-10 items trigger a Gate 0 escalation warning offering sampling or fan-out. Fan-out across large sets is never automatic and requires explicit human consent due to token cost.

When should I not use cross-examine for evaluation?

Avoid it for factual lookups (use investigate), pure divergent brainstorming with no decision (use insight-explore), or surfacing angles without a verdict (use insight-angles). Gate 0 redirects ill-fit invocations to the right tool.

Does cross-examine make changes to files or code?

No, it is strictly advisory and read-only. It never writes code or executes changes; it offers plan-create as the successor skill to turn an approved recommendation into a phased plan.