the-council

Coordinate decision-making by summon specialist subagents to analyze complex questions.

5|Updated Jan 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills --skill the-council
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: the-council
Source: https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills/tree/main/the-council
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DimitriGilbert/ai-skills --skill the-council

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The Council skill enables structured, multi-domain deliberation by summoning specialist subagents to analyze questions, gather evidence, and reach informed, collaboratively produced decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Multi-domain analysis: bring together Security, Performance, UX, Backend, and more for comprehensive assessment.
  • Evidence-based synthesis: aggregate findings, identify consensus and dissent, and present actionable decisions.
  • Deliberation workflows: support structured debates, scenario analysis, and devil's advocate testing to harden decisions.
  • Use Cases: architecture trade-offs, security reviews, product strategy, and complex policy decisions requiring diverse expertise.

Quick Start

Follow this instruction to initiate a council: instruct the chair to summon specialists, collect analyses in .council/[session-id], synthesize into CHAIR.md, and render final decision with documentation in a structured template.

Frequently Asked Questions about the-council

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

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How do I run multi-domain decision analysis for complex architecture trade-offs?

Multi-domain decision analysis works by summoning specialist subagents to evaluate architecture trade-offs, gather evidence, and synthesize formal decisions. The process coordinates structured council workflows, enforces citation of sources, and documents actionable outcomes in structured templates.

What is structured deliberation and when do I need it for security reviews?

Structured deliberation is a formal workflow where specialist subagents debate, run scenario analysis, and test devil's advocate positions to harden decisions. You need it for security reviews and high-stakes questions where diverse expertise and evidence-based synthesis are required.

Can I use a multi-perspective council for product strategy and policy decisions?

Yes, a multi-perspective council applies to product strategy and complex policy decisions by bringing together Security, Performance, UX, and Backend subagents. It aggregates findings, identifies consensus and dissent, and renders final decisions with formal documentation.

How do I start a council session for evidence-based decision-making?

To start a council session, instruct the chair to summon specialists, collect analyses in the designated session directory, synthesize findings into a central chair document, and render the final decision using structured documentation templates.

Does the council deliberation workflow support consensus and dissent tracking?

Yes, the deliberation workflow supports consensus and dissent tracking by aggregating findings from multiple specialist subagents. It enforces evidence-based synthesis to highlight agreements and disagreements before presenting actionable decisions.

When should I avoid using a multi-agent council for risk management decisions?

Avoid using a multi-agent council for risk management decisions that do not require diverse expertise or multi-domain analysis. The structured deliberation, citation enforcement, and specialist workflows add overhead suited only for high-stakes questions.