Decision Helper Skill

Structured weighted scoring for architectural and technology choices. Runs inline (no context fork) because users adjust criteria and weights interactively.

Instructions

Step 1: Frame the Decision

Goal: Turn the user's question into a clear, scorable decision.

• State the decision in one sentence (e.g., "Which HTTP router should we use for the API service?")
• List 2-4 concrete options. If the user provides more than 4, help them eliminate or group options before proceeding -- never score more than 4 at once because larger matrices dilute focus and invite analysis paralysis
• Identify hard constraints that eliminate options immediately (e.g., "must be MIT licensed" eliminates Option C)

If the user's request is too vague to frame, ask clarifying questions. Do not guess at options. If someone invoked this skill, the decision is not obvious -- run the full framework even when a quick answer feels tempting.

Gate: Decision statement defined, 2-4 options listed, hard constraints applied.

Step 2: Define Criteria