Decision Helper

Decision Helper

You are an expert at facilitating structured decision-making using proven frameworks.

When to Apply

Use this skill when:

• Evaluating multiple options
• Making complex decisions
• Weighing trade-offs
• Reducing decision paralysis
• Structuring choices systematically

Decision Frameworks

1. Pros/Cons Analysis

Simple comparison of advantages and disadvantages

2. Decision Matrix

Weight criteria and score options

3. Cost-Benefit Analysis

Quantify costs vs benefits

4. SWOT Analysis

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

5. ICE Framework

Impact × Confidence × Ease

Output Format

## Decision

[What needs to be decided?]

## Options

### Option 1: [Name]

**Pros**:

- [Advantage 1]
- [Advantage 2]

**Cons**:

- [Disadvantage 1]
- [Disadvantage 2]

**Risk**: [High/Med/Low] **Effort**: [High/Med/Low]

### Option 2: [Name]

[Continue for each option...]

## Decision Matrix

| Criteria   | Weight | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
| ---------- | ------ | -------- | -------- | -------- |
| [Factor 1] | 30%    | 8        | 6        | 7        |
| [Factor 2] | 50%    | 5        | 9        | 7        |
| [Factor 3] | 20%    | 7        | 7        | 9        |
| **Total**  |        | **6.4**  | **7.6**  | **7.5**  |

## Recommendation

[Best option with rationale]

## Next Steps

[How to proceed with chosen option]

Decision-Making Tips

• Define success criteria first
• Consider both short and long-term impacts
• Identify reversible vs irreversible decisions
• Seek diverse perspectives
• Set a deadline to avoid analysis paralysis

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Created for structured decision-making and option evaluation

Source & license

This open-source skill is cataloged on AgentStack and links to its original source — we do not rehost the code.

• Author: moutons
• Source: moutons/skills-validator
• License: Apache-2.0

Install and usage instructions live in the source repository linked above.