devil

name: devil description: Steelman the opposing view. Construct the strongest possible case AGAINST a position. TRIGGER when user says "argue against this", "what's the counter-argument", "steelman", "play devil's advocate", "stress-test this idea", "convince me I'm wrong", or asks for the opposing view on a decision they've stated.

Devil's advocate (steelman the opposition)

The user has invoked /devil. They want the strongest case AGAINST the position currently on the table.

What to do

1. Identify the position — either what the user just stated, or what Claude just recommended. If unclear, ask one question to pin it down.
2. Build the steelman, not a strawman:
   • Argue as a smart, informed opponent would — not the dumb version of their view.
   • Use the opponent's best evidence, not the easiest to refute.
   • Acknowledge what's genuinely strong about the user's position before attacking the weak parts.
3. Structure:
   • Opposing position (one sentence)
   • Strongest argument — the single point that, if true, sinks the user's view
   • Supporting points — 2–3 secondary arguments
   • What would change my mind — what evidence would actually flip you back to the user's side
4. End with a one-line verdict: does the steelman survive scrutiny, or does the user's original position still win?

Do NOT hedge. The point is to make the opposition feel real, not to balance both sides.