reasoning-extractor

Name: reasoning-extractor
Availability: InStock
Author: m2ai-portfolio

Extract decision reasoning using a four-question framework into audit-ready records.

4|1|Updated Apr 11, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #reasoning #handoff #artifact #decision-making #promotion #audit-trail

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill reasoning-extractor

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reasoning-extractor
Source: https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack/tree/main/skills/reasoning-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m2ai-portfolio/m2ai-skills-pack --skill reasoning-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps teams surface and document the thinking behind decisions by applying a structured four-question reasoning framework.

Core Features & Use Cases

Attaches a four-question record (Situation → Decision → Risk → Change) to any artifact, decision, or task.
Creates verifiable reasoning trails suitable for handoffs, reviews, and promotions.
Supports batch extractions with built-in verification and audit-ready output.

Quick Start

Ask me to extract my reasoning by saying "extract my reasoning" to generate a reasoning record.

Frequently Asked Questions about reasoning-extractor

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I document the reasoning behind decisions for a project handoff?▼

To document decision reasoning for handoffs, you can apply a four-question framework capturing situation, decision, risk, and change to any task or artifact, producing a verifiable reasoning trail.

What is a structured reasoning trail and when do I need one for audits?▼

A structured reasoning trail is an extractable record documenting the situation, decision, risk, and change behind a task. You need one for audits, reviews, or promotions to verify decision-making processes.

Can I generate audit-ready decision records from existing project artifacts?▼

Yes, you can generate audit-ready decision records from existing artifacts by applying the four-question extraction framework, which supports batch processing to produce verifiable documentation outputs.

What is the best way to create a decision-making audit trail for strategic project bets?▼

The best way to create a decision-making audit trail for strategic bets is applying a structured situation, decision, risk, and change sequence to capture verifiable reasoning records suitable for reviews.

Does this reasoning extraction approach work for personal task notes as well as strategic projects?▼

Yes, this reasoning extraction approach works for both personal task notes and strategic project bets by applying the same four-question framework to document verifiable reasoning trails across varying scenarios.

When should I not use a four-question framework for decision documentation?▼

You should avoid using a four-question decision documentation framework when a task or artifact lacks sufficient context to define its situation, decision, risk, and change, preventing incomplete reasoning records.