debate-topic

name	debate-topic
trigger	/debate
description	Spawn children to debate a technical decision from opposing viewpoints
parameters	[{"name":"topic","required":true},{"name":"positions","default":["for","against","moderate"]},{"name":"rounds","default":2}]

Debate Topic Skill

When triggered, spawn child instances to debate a technical decision from different viewpoints.

Usage

/debate

Behavior

1. Parse the decision/topic to debate
2. Spawn N child instances with opposing positions. Use non-Claude providers (gemini, codex, copilot, or cursor) unless the user explicitly requested Claude.
3. Conduct multi-round debate with rebuttals
4. Synthesize findings into balanced recommendation

Parameters

• topic: The technical decision or architectural choice to debate
• positions: Viewpoints to argue from (default: for, against, moderate)
• rounds: Number of debate rounds (default: 2)

Example

/debate Should we migrate from REST to GraphQL?

This would spawn three children:

1. "For" advocate: argues benefits of GraphQL
2. "Against" advocate: argues risks and costs of migration
3. "Moderate" facilitator: identifies middle ground and trade-offs

Debate Flow

• Round 1: Each child presents opening arguments
• Round 2: Children respond to opposing arguments
• Round 3+: Optional rebuttals when the user requests more rounds

Output

A balanced analysis including:

• Key arguments from each position
• Critical trade-offs identified
• Context-specific recommendations
• Decision criteria to consider
• Risk mitigation strategies