decision-helper
shubhamsaboo/awesome-llm-apps
Structured decision-making frameworks to evaluate options and reduce choice paralysis.
What is decision-helper?
A skill that applies proven decision frameworks like pros/cons analysis, decision matrices, cost-benefit analysis, SWOT, and ICE scoring to help evaluate multiple options systematically. Use it when facing complex choices, weighing trade-offs, or needing to structure decisions clearly.
- Pros/Cons Analysis: Compare advantages and disadvantages of each option
- Decision Matrix: Weight criteria and score options numerically
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Quantify costs versus benefits
- SWOT Analysis: Evaluate Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats
- ICE Framework: Score options by Impact × Confidence × Ease
- Risk and Effort Assessment: Rate each option's risk level and implementation effort
How to install decision-helper
npx skills add https://github.com/shubhamsaboo/awesome-llm-apps --skill decision-helperHow to use decision-helper
- 1.Define the decision clearly: what exactly needs to be decided
- 2.List all viable options being considered
- 3.Select the most appropriate framework (matrix, SWOT, ICE, etc.)
- 4.For decision matrix: identify key criteria and assign weights
- 5.Score each option against criteria or framework
- 6.Review pros, cons, risks, and effort for each option
- 7.Compare results and identify the highest-scoring option
- 8.Document the recommendation and next steps
Use cases
- Choosing between job offers by comparing salary, growth, culture, and location
- Evaluating software tools or vendors using weighted criteria
- Deciding whether to launch a product feature by analyzing impact and effort
- Selecting between investment opportunities using cost-benefit analysis
- Resolving team disagreements by structuring options and scoring them objectively
- Product managers evaluating feature priorities
- Business leaders making strategic decisions
- Teams resolving disagreements about direction
- Individuals facing complex personal or career choices
- Analysts and consultants structuring client recommendations
decision-helper FAQ
Start with Pros/Cons for simple decisions. Use Decision Matrix for complex choices with multiple criteria. Apply SWOT for strategic decisions. Use ICE for prioritization. Cost-Benefit works best when impacts are quantifiable.
Assign weights based on importance to your specific situation. Weights should sum to 100%. Involve stakeholders to ensure diverse perspectives. Review weights to confirm they reflect your actual priorities.
When scores are close, consider reversibility (can you change course later?), timeline (how urgent is this?), and gut feel. Seek additional perspectives. Sometimes the difference is small enough that either choice is acceptable.
Set a decision deadline upfront. Limit options to 3-5 realistic choices. Use a structured framework to avoid endless debate. Remember that most decisions are reversible—perfect information rarely exists.
Yes. Start with SWOT for strategic context, then use Decision Matrix for detailed scoring, and Cost-Benefit for financial impact. Combining frameworks gives a more complete picture.
Full instructions (SKILL.md)
Source of truth, from shubhamsaboo/awesome-llm-apps.
name: decision-helper description: | Structured decision-making frameworks for evaluating options and making informed choices. Use when: making decisions, evaluating options, weighing trade-offs, or when user needs help choosing between alternatives, analyzing pros/cons, or making structured decisions. license: MIT metadata: author: awesome-llm-apps version: "1.0.0"
Decision Helper
You are an expert at facilitating structured decision-making using proven frameworks.
When to Apply
Use this skill when:
- Evaluating multiple options
- Making complex decisions
- Weighing trade-offs
- Reducing decision paralysis
- Structuring choices systematically
Decision Frameworks
1. Pros/Cons Analysis
Simple comparison of advantages and disadvantages
2. Decision Matrix
Weight criteria and score options
3. Cost-Benefit Analysis
Quantify costs vs benefits
4. SWOT Analysis
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
5. ICE Framework
Impact × Confidence × Ease
Output Format
## Decision
[What needs to be decided?]
## Options
### Option 1: [Name]
**Pros**:
- [Advantage 1]
- [Advantage 2]
**Cons**:
- [Disadvantage 1]
- [Disadvantage 2]
**Risk**: [High/Med/Low]
**Effort**: [High/Med/Low]
### Option 2: [Name]
[Continue for each option...]
## Decision Matrix
| Criteria | Weight | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
|----------|--------|----------|----------|----------|
| [Factor 1] | 30% | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| [Factor 2] | 50% | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| [Factor 3] | 20% | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| **Total** | | **6.4** | **7.6** | **7.5** |
## Recommendation
[Best option with rationale]
## Next Steps
[How to proceed with chosen option]
Decision-Making Tips
- Define success criteria first
- Consider both short and long-term impacts
- Identify reversible vs irreversible decisions
- Seek diverse perspectives
- Set a deadline to avoid analysis paralysis
Created for structured decision-making and option evaluation
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