what-if-oracle

Generates multi-branch scenario analyses with probabilities, triggers, and response plans for speculative questions.

Updated Oct 7, 2022
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Skill: what-if-oracle
Source: https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg/tree/main/dotfiles/claude/skills/what-if-oracle
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tamagusko/linux-cfg --skill what-if-oracle-tamagusko

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What problem does it solve? Speculative questions like "what if this fails?" or "what could go wrong?" often get vague, single-track answers. This Skill turns any uncertain-future question into a structured possibility map with multiple scenario branches, probability estimates, and concrete action plans, so decisions are stress-tested before commitment. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-Branch Scenario Mapping: Generates 4-6 scenario branches (Best Case, Likely Case, Worst Case, Wild Card, Contrarian, Second Order), each with probability, narrative, key assumptions, trigger conditions, consequences, and required responses. - Question Sharpening: Decomposes vague what-if questions into a precise variable, magnitude, timeframe, and context before analysis begins. - Synthesis & Decision Support: Produces a probability distribution, robust no-regret actions, hedge actions, decision triggers, and a non-obvious insight, with golden-ratio weighting for resource allocation. - Flexible Modes: Quick Oracle (3 branches), Deep Oracle (6 branches), Scenario Chain (recursive depth), Reverse Oracle (goal-backward), and Competitive Oracle (multi-stakeholder perspectives). - Use Case: A founder asks "what if our main supplier raises prices 30% next quarter?" The Skill maps best/likely/worst/wild-card branches, assigns probabilities, defines early-warning signals, and lists actions that pay off across multiple futures. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to run a what-if scenario analysis on a decision you are facing, for example by saying "Run a Deep Oracle on what happens if we launch our product two months early."

Frequently Asked Questions about what-if-oracle

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How do I run a structured what-if scenario analysis?

Pose a speculative question and the Skill sharpens it into a specific variable, magnitude, and timeframe, then maps 4-6 scenario branches with probabilities, narratives, trigger conditions, and required responses. It ends with a synthesis of robust actions and decision triggers.

What scenario branches does a possibility space analysis include?

The framework covers six branch types: Best Case, Likely Case, Worst Case, Wild Card, Contrarian, and Second Order effects. Each branch gets a probability estimate, key assumptions, early-warning signals, and consequences at immediate, 30-day, and 6-month horizons.

Can scenario analysis handle vague questions like what if we fail?

Yes, the Skill first sharpens vague questions into precise, quantified statements before analyzing. For example, "what if we fail" becomes "what if monthly revenue stays below $5K for 6 consecutive months," which produces actionable rather than generic results.

What is the difference between Quick Oracle and Deep Oracle modes?

Quick Oracle runs 3 branches (Best, Likely, Worst) with short narratives for fast decisions in 2-3 minutes. Deep Oracle runs all 6 branches with full consequences, triggers, and synthesis for high-stakes decisions in 5-10 minutes.

When should I not use scenario branch analysis?

It is not a prediction tool or a substitute for action; probabilities are evidence-based estimates, not certainties. Avoid it when a question has a deterministic answer or when immediate execution matters more than mapping multiple futures.