decision-maker

name	decision-maker
description	Structured decision-making framework — weigh options, evaluate trade-offs, deliver clear recommendations
author	AuthorAgent
version	1.0.0
triggers	["decide","decision","pros and cons","compare options","should I","which option","trade-offs","weigh options"]
permissions	["memory_read","memory_write"]

Decision Maker

Help the user make structured decisions by evaluating options systematically.

Workflow

Step 1: Frame the Decision

• Identify the decision clearly: "Which X should I choose?"
• List all available options (2-5 options ideal)
• Identify the criteria that matter most to the user

Step 2: Build a Decision Matrix

Evaluate each option against these dimensions:

• Impact: How much does this move the needle? (1-5)
• Effort: How much work/cost is involved? (1-5, lower = easier)
• Risk: What could go wrong? (1-5, lower = safer)
• Reversibility: Can this be undone? (1-5, higher = more reversible)
• Alignment: Does this match the user's goals/values? (1-5)

Step 3: Recommend

• State your recommendation clearly
• Explain your reasoning in 2-3 sentences
• Note what would change your recommendation
• Suggest a concrete next step

Output Format

Present as a clean comparison table followed by a direct recommendation with reasoning.

Author-Specific Applications

• Choosing between publishing paths (trad vs. indie vs. hybrid)
• Selecting POV or tense for a project
• Deciding story structure (linear vs. non-linear, single vs. multiple POV)
• Choosing between revision strategies
• Market positioning decisions (genre, comp titles, audience)