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phone-a-friend

Consult an AI peer for a structured second opinion on a focused question.

Updated May 6, 2026
Search Tags:#security#AI collaboration#privacy#second opinion#peer consultation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tkstang/skills --skill phone-a-friend
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: phone-a-friend
Source: https://github.com/tkstang/skills/tree/main/plugins/consensus/skills/phone-a-friend
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tkstang/skills --skill phone-a-friend

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured way to consult with an AI peer for a second opinion on focused questions, design choices, or hypothesis, without compromising security or privacy.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Peer Consultation: Ask a peer AI for advice on a specific topic or question.
  • Security and Privacy: Ensures that sensitive information is handled securely and only relevant context is shared.
  • Use Case: When considering a design change for a software project, use this Skill to get a second opinion from a different AI peer to ensure all angles are covered.

Quick Start

To get a second opinion on a design change, use the phone-a-friend skill with the question "What are the potential risks associated with this design change?" and specify a peer AI using --peer <provider-id>.

Frequently Asked Questions about phone-a-friend

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get a structured second opinion from an AI peer on a design change?▼

To get a structured second opinion, invoke the skill with your focused question, such as potential design risks, and specify a peer AI using the --peer argument to securely consult and receive structured feedback.

Can I securely share sensitive project context when consulting another AI?▼

Yes, secure AI consultation ensures sensitive information is handled securely and only relevant context is shared with the peer AI, preventing privacy compromises during the peer consultation process.

Do I need Node.js 22+ to use AI peer consultation for software engineering?▼

Yes, AI peer consultation requires Node.js 22 or higher to run. You also need to specify a compatible peer AI provider to receive a structured second opinion on your hypothesis.

What is the best way to validate a software hypothesis using multiple AI models?▼

Using structured peer consultation is an effective way to validate a software hypothesis, as it queries a different AI peer to ensure all angles and potential risks of your design choices are covered.

When should I use a peer AI consultation instead of asking my primary AI assistant?▼

You should use peer AI consultation when considering a design change for a software project and need a second opinion from a different AI peer to ensure all angles are covered without compromising privacy.

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