By name: decision-maker description: Structured decision-making framework — weigh options, evaluate trade-offs, deliver clear recommendations 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)