skill-decision-support
Agent skill fromnyldn/claude-octopus
Present options with trade-offs for informed decision-making — use when choosing between approaches
How to install skill-decision-support
install skill-decision-support
# install the claude-octopus pack with the skills CLI
npx skills add nyldn/claude-octopus# or add only this skill to Claude Code: copy the folder
skills/skill-decision-support/
# into
~/.claude/skills/skill-decision-support/ (all projects)
.claude/skills/skill-decision-support/ (one project)
1> **Host: Codex CLI** — This skill was designed for Claude Code and adapted for Codex.2> Cross-reference commands use installed skill names in Codex rather than `/octo:*` slash commands.3> Use the active Codex shell and subagent tools. Do not claim a provider, model, or host subagent is available until the current session exposes it.4> For host tool equivalents, see `skills/blocks/codex-host-adapter.md`.567# Decision Support & Options Presentation89## Overview1011Structured approach to presenting options and alternatives with clear trade-offs, enabling informed decision-making.1213**Core principle:** Understand context → Generate options → Analyze trade-offs → Present clearly → Support choice.141516## When to Use1718**Use this skill when user:**19- Asks for options or alternatives20- Says "fix or provide options"21- Needs help deciding between approaches22- Wants to see different ways to solve a problem23- Is uncertain about best path forward2425**Do NOT use for:**26- General research ("what is X?") → use flow-probe27- Implementation work → use flow-tangle28- Simple yes/no questions29- Already-decided approaches303132## The Process3334### Phase 1: Context Understanding3536#### Step 1: Understand the Decision Point3738```markdown39**Decision Context:**4041What needs to be decided: [the core question]42Why it matters: [impact of this decision]43Constraints: [time, resources, compatibility, etc.]44Current state: [what exists now]45```4647#### Step 2: Gather Requirements4849Use AskUserQuestion if needed to understand:50…
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