spectra-discuss

Guide teams through structured discussions to capture decisions into design artifacts.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-discuss-kaochenlong
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: spectra-discuss
Source: https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake/tree/main/.claude/skills/spectra-discuss
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kaochenlong/handshake --skill spectra-discuss-kaochenlong

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Guides teams to run focused discussions and reach a concrete conclusion. This Skill ensures conversations stay on topic, progress toward closure, and document decisions for traceability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured topic framing: defines scope, goals, and success criteria for a discussion.
  • Mode management: seamlessly switches between Assumptions and Interview modes to balance thinking and convergence.
  • Guardrails and accountability: enforces discussion rules, captures decisions, and surfaces blockers.
  • Spectra awareness: aligns with Spectra workflow, promoting artifact capture and provenance.

Quick Start

Start a discuss session by providing a topic, for example: Should we adopt WebSockets or SSE?, and let the assistant guide the conversation toward a concrete conclusion.

Frequently Asked Questions about spectra-discuss

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I facilitate focused team discussions to reach a concrete decision?

Facilitate focused discussions by defining the topic scope, goals, and success criteria upfront, then use mode switching between assumptions and interview phases to balance thinking and convergence toward a concrete decision. The session enforces guardrails to keep conversations on track and accountable.

What is the best way to run an architectural decision or design review meeting?

Run an architectural decision or design review by framing the topic, exploring assumptions, and progressively converging through guided interview modes. The workflow enforces accountability, surfaces blockers, and captures the final decision into design artifacts for traceability.

Can I use this to extract keywords and switch modes during a feature discussion?

Yes, you can use this for feature discussions. It enforces discuss mode rules, performs keyword extraction, and seamlessly switches between assumptions and interview modes to guide the topic exploration and convergence process effectively.

Does spectra-discuss require any specific dependencies to manage workflow convergence?

No specific dependencies are required to manage workflow convergence. The skill operates independently to enforce discussion rules, manage mode switching, and align with the Spectra workflow to promote artifact capture and provenance.

How do I capture decisions into design artifacts after a team debate?

Capture decisions into design artifacts by letting the session enforce guardrails and accountability throughout the discussion. As the topic converges, the workflow aligns with Spectra to automatically document the conclusion and ensure traceability.

When should I not use a structured facilitation approach for topic analysis?

You should avoid structured facilitation for topic analysis when a conversation lacks a clear goal or requires no traceable outcome. The workflow is designed for scoped topics that must be explored and converged into a documented decision, not for open-ended brainstorming.