whatif

Name: whatif
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Author: PDLC-OS

Analyze hypothetical scenarios read-only and generate a MOM.

Updated Aug 27, 2026

Search Tags:#analysis #read-only #decision-support #what-if #team-roles #pdlc #mom-file

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npx skills add https://github.com/pdlc-os/pdlc --skill whatif

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Skill: whatif
Source: https://github.com/pdlc-os/pdlc/tree/main/skills/whatif
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pdlc-os/pdlc --skill whatif

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables product teams to explore hypothetical scenarios in a read-only fashion, capturing structured analysis as a MOM without modifying code, docs, or ongoing workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

Read-only What-If analysis that mirrors the active PDLC phase and generates a durable MOM.
Cross-domain agent perspectives (PM, Architect, Backend, Frontend, QA, Security, Docs, UX, DevOps) to surface impacts and trade-offs.
Use Case: A scenario asks how a proposed change would affect roadmap priorities and user value, without changing any artifacts.

Quick Start

Describe your scenario in one or two sentences and run the What-If analysis to generate a MOM.

Frequently Asked Questions about whatif

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I perform a read-only what-if analysis for a proposed product change?▼

To perform a read-only what-if analysis, describe your hypothetical scenario and run the analysis to generate a MOM capturing team implications without modifying artifacts.

What is a MOM file in the context of decision-support analysis?▼

A MOM file captures the structured team implications and cross-domain agent perspectives generated from exploring hypothetical what-if scenarios without altering ongoing workflows.

Can I assess roadmap impacts without modifying my current PDLC workflow artifacts?▼

You can assess roadmap impacts without modifying artifacts by running a read-only what-if analysis that mirrors the active PDLC phase and captures implications as a MOM file.

Do I need a STATE.md file to run a what-if scenario assessment?▼

You need a STATE.md file to run a what-if scenario assessment, as the analysis requires access to current STATE.md context to inform agent persona evaluations.

How do cross-domain team roles inform hypothetical scenario analysis?▼

Cross-domain team roles inform hypothetical scenario analysis by applying agent personas like PM, Architect, QA, and Security to surface potential impacts and trade-offs.

What are the limitations of using a read-only what-if analysis approach?▼

A limitation of read-only what-if analysis is that it strictly explores hypothetical scenarios and captures a MOM without applying actual changes to code, docs, or artifacts.