precedent

Greps decision stores to find and apply or distinguish precedents for pending decisions.

Updated Jul 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ronniepinnell/casper --skill precedent
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: precedent
Source: https://github.com/ronniepinnell/casper/tree/main/skills/precedent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ronniepinnell/casper --skill precedent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps prevent the re-litigation of settled questions and ensures that decisions are made with the benefit of past experiences.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Precedent Lookup: Greps prior rulings from various decision stores.
  • Decision Making: Follows or distinguishes precedents based on the case's specifics.
  • Use Case: Before making a decision on a new event table's ID format, this skill can be used to check if a similar issue has been decided before.

Quick Start

Use the /precedent command followed by the pending decision details, e.g., /precedent ID format for new events table.

Frequently Asked Questions about precedent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check existing decisions before making a new software design choice?

You can check existing decisions by searching project decision stores with grep to find prior rulings, ensuring new choices are based on established precedents rather than re-litigating settled questions.

How do I prevent redundant decisions in software engineering projects?

Preventing redundant decisions involves searching historical decision stores using bash and grep to find prior rulings on similar issues, then applying or distinguishing those precedents based on the specifics of your pending decision.

Can I search multiple decision stores across different projects?

Yes, the skill uses bash and grep to search through various project decision stores, applying or distinguishing found precedents based on the specifics of the pending decision you are evaluating.

What do I need to use precedent checking on pending decisions?

You need grep and bash available in your environment to search through project decision stores and apply findings to pending decisions based on the specifics of each case.

When should I distinguish a precedent instead of following it?

You distinguish a precedent when the specifics of your pending decision differ meaningfully from the prior ruling, allowing you to check existing decision stores and deliberately diverge from the established precedent.

What is precedent checking for decision support?

Precedent checking is a decision-support process that searches decision stores for prior rulings on settled questions, preventing re-litigation and ensuring new decisions benefit from past project experiences.