stress-test

Stress-test a thesis by identifying assumptions and surfacing counterarguments.

12|Updated Feb 2, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill stress-test

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: stress-test
Source: https://github.com/jbrukh/skills/tree/main/skills/stress-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill stress-test

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Adversarially tests a thesis to identify load-bearing assumptions, differentiate it from consensus, and surface conditions that would change the mind.

Core Features & Use Cases

Adversarially stress-test a thesis to reveal weaknesses, missing evidence, and counterarguments.
Enforces precise engagement with the user's thesis by quoting it in each attack, ensuring relevance and specificity.
Guides users through a structured three-phase process to extract insights, challenge framing, and surface actionable revisions.

Quick Start

Provide the thesis you want stress-tested and request the strongest counterarguments to probe its robustness.

Frequently Asked Questions about stress-test

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

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How do I stress-test a thesis to find its weaknesses before publishing?▼

Stress-testing a thesis involves adversarially probing its logic to identify load-bearing assumptions, differentiate it from consensus, and surface conditions that would change your mind, revealing hidden blind spots before publication.

What is the best way to evaluate counterarguments against my thesis?▼

Evaluating counterarguments against your thesis is done by enforcing precise engagement, where each attack quotes the exact thesis to ensure relevance, then guides a three-phase process to extract insights, challenge framing, and surface actionable revisions.

Can I use this critical evaluation process for any theoretical argument?▼

Yes, you can use this critical evaluation process for any theoretical argument. It applies to readers validating new takes, evaluating differentiation from consensus, and surfacing actionable revisions across diverse research contexts.

How does evidence analysis work when probing a thesis for blind spots?▼

Evidence analysis works by running a structured three-phase adversarial process that extracts insights, challenges framing, and provides 3-5 concrete vulnerabilities plus a kill question to reveal missing evidence and blind spots.

What are the limitations of using an adversarial approach to test a thesis?▼

A limitation of this adversarial approach is that it focuses purely on identifying weaknesses and missing evidence, meaning you must separately synthesize the surfaced vulnerabilities and actionable revisions into your final published work.