one-by-one

Guide sequential item-by-item decisions on lists with end-only synthesis.

1|Updated Jul 31, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/austintheriot/dotfiles --skill one-by-one
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: one-by-one
Source: https://github.com/austintheriot/dotfiles/tree/main/.claude/skills/one-by-one
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/austintheriot/dotfiles --skill one-by-one

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents premature synthesis by guiding item-by-item deliberation so you can make deliberate decisions across a list without cross-item bias.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Per-item walkthrough: Restates a multi-item list briefly, then prompts you for a decision on each item sequentially.
  • Decision capture: Maintains a running tally of your choices and surfaces them only after the full walk.
  • Mode recovery: Lets you pivot back into deliberation mode after you’ve previously received a synthesized recommendation.
  • Use case: Walk through a list of design options or PR triage findings, deciding what to fix, defer, modify, drop, or request more information for each item before any final synthesis.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to run one-by-one deliberation for your most recent list by saying: Please discuss the items one-by-one and ask me to decide each one before synthesizing anything.

Frequently Asked Questions about one-by-one

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prevent premature synthesis when reviewing a list of design options?

Item-by-item deliberation prevents premature synthesis by guiding sequential decisions on each design option, capturing choices individually, and withholding cross-item synthesis until the full list walk is complete.

What is the best way to triage PR findings sequentially before making a final decision?

The best way to triage PR findings sequentially is to walk through each finding item-by-item, prompting a decision to fix, defer, modify, drop, or request more information for each one, and only synthesize the accumulated decisions at the very end.

How do I walk through a list item-by-item and decide on each one before synthesizing?

To walk through a list item-by-item, ask the assistant to restate the numbered list briefly, then prompt you for a decision on each item sequentially, maintaining a running tally of your choices to surface only after the full deliberation is complete.

Can I resume item-by-item deliberation after already receiving a synthesized recommendation?

Yes, you can resume item-by-item deliberation after receiving a synthesized recommendation by pivoting back into deliberation mode, allowing you to continue or restart the sequential decision-making process across your list items.

When do I need breadth-first deliberation for multi-item list review?

You need breadth-first deliberation for multi-item list review when evaluating findings, design options, or PR triage outputs, ensuring you make deliberate decisions across all items without cross-item bias before reaching a final synthesis.