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scenario-compare

Compare architectural scenarios with cost, risk, timeline, and complexity analysis using parallel agents.

1|Updated Apr 8, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#parallel agents#risk assessment#build vs buy#decision matrix#tco analysis#scenario comparison
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jp5labs/forge-workflow --skill scenario-compare-jp5labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: scenario-compare
Source: https://github.com/jp5labs/forge-workflow/tree/main/forge_workflow/templates/skills/scenario-compare
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jp5labs/forge-workflow --skill scenario-compare-jp5labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Choosing between competing architectural approaches often relies on gut feel or incomplete analysis. This Skill produces a rigorous, multi-dimensional comparison of 2-4 scenarios so teams can make defensible architecture decisions backed by cost, technical, and risk data. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Parallel Multi-Dimensional Analysis: Launches three agents simultaneously to evaluate financial (TCO, ROI, sensitivity), technical (complexity, lock-in, scalability), and risk/timeline dimensions of each scenario. - Weighted Decision Matrix: Combines all findings into a scored matrix with adjustable criteria weights and produces a clear recommendation with trade-offs and go/no-go criteria. - Use Case: When deciding between a cloud-native rebuild, lift-and-shift, or hybrid migration, run the comparison to get side-by-side 3-year TCO, risk scores, timeline estimates, and a justified recommendation for an architecture governance board. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to compare cloud-native rebuild versus lift-and-shift versus hybrid migration using the scenario-compare skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about scenario-compare

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I compare architectural scenarios with cost and risk analysis?▼

Invoke the skill with scenarios separated by 'vs', such as '/scenario-compare Cloud-native rebuild vs Lift-and-shift'. Three parallel agents analyze financial, technical, and risk dimensions, then results are synthesized into a weighted decision matrix with a recommendation.

How many scenarios can I compare at once?▼

The skill supports comparing 2 to 4 scenarios in a single run. Each scenario is evaluated across all dimensions including cost, technical fit, risk, timeline, and scalability.

Can I customize the evaluation criteria and weights?▼

Yes, use the --criteria flag to select specific dimensions like cost,risk,time and the --weights flag to assign custom percentages. Default weights are cost 25%, technical fit 25%, risk 20%, timeline 15%, and scalability 15%.

What output does the scenario comparison produce?▼

It produces a structured Markdown report with an executive summary, side-by-side comparison tables, TCO and ROI figures with sensitivity analysis, risk matrices, timeline milestones, a weighted decision matrix, and a recommendation with go/no-go criteria.

When should I not use multi-scenario architecture comparison?▼

Avoid it when only one viable option exists, when the decision is purely tactical with no architectural impact, or when you lack enough information to estimate costs and timelines meaningfully for each scenario.

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