# Dr Review

> Resolve open Decision Requests. Use when deciding DRs, resolving blockers, "what should we do about DR-X", "decide the blocking question", or when `/sdlc-status` shows blocking DRs. Do NOT use for creating new DRs (use dr-new instead) or just viewing status (use sdlc-status instead).

- Skill: `ansible/dr-review` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add ansible/dr-review`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/ansible/dr-review/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: ansible (https://skillmd.com/u/ansible)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/ansible/dr-review

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# DR Review

Resolve open Decision Requests.

## Arguments

If `$ARGUMENTS` is provided, parse for:
- `DR-NNN` → review that specific DR directly
- `--quick` → use recommendations with minimal prompts

If no argument, list open DRs and prompt for selection.

## Usage

```
/dr-review              # List open DRs, select one
/dr-review DR-001       # Review specific DR
/dr-review --quick      # Use recommendations, minimal prompts
```

## Behavior

### 1. List Open DRs

Scan `.sdlc/decisions/open/DR-*.md` and present sorted by priority (Blocking > High > Medium > Low):

```
Found N open Decision Requests:

| Priority | DR | Question |
|----------|-----|----------|
| Blocking | DR-004 | AAP Pre-Flight Integration |
...

Which DR to review? (number or "next" for highest priority)
```

**Empty state:** "No open Decision Requests. All caught up!"

**If >10 DRs:** Show Blocking/High only, summarize: "...plus N medium/low DRs"

### 2. Present DR Summary

Read the selected DR file and present:
- **Question**: Core decision needed
- **Context**: Why it matters (2-3 sentences max)
- **Options**: Each with pros/cons
- **Recommendation**: Highlight if present

**If no recommendation:** Note "No recommendation provided" and present options neutrally.

### 3. Facilitate Decision

```
What is your decision?
1. [Option A description]
2. [Option B description]
...
D. Defer for later
M. Need more information
```

**On option selected:**
- Ask for rationale (offer recommendation text if available)
- Ask for action items (optional)

**On defer:**
- Ask when to revisit
- Ask for deferral reason

**On "need more info":**
- Ask what information is needed
- Add to DR as open question
- Keep in `open/`

### 4. Architectural Impact Check

**Before recording the decision**, evaluate the chosen option against the
project's architectural invariants (defined in `AGENTS.md`).

Read the **Architectural Invariants** section of `AGENTS.md` and check the
chosen option against all invariants:

```
Checking architectural impact of chosen option...

| Invariant | Status |
|-----------|--------|
| Validators read-only (ADR-009) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| gRPC between backend services (ADR-001) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Async + executor discipline (ADR-007) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Unified Validator contract | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Stateless engine / edge persistence (ADR-020) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Scale pods, not services (ADR-012) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Session venvs are Engine-owned (ADR-022) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Rule ID conventions (ADR-008) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| OPA subprocess, not REST | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| FixSession unified path (ADR-039) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Engine never queries out (ADR-020) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |
| Built-in bundles closed (ADR-042) | OK / ⚠ CONFLICT |

Dependency direction: engine → gateway → UI preserved? [Y/N]
Engine remains caller-agnostic? [Y/N]
```

**If conflict detected:**
```
⚠ This decision conflicts with invariant(s): [list]

Options:
1. Redesign — modify the decision to respect the architecture
2. ADR Override — accept the conflict but require a new ADR that
   explicitly supersedes the violated invariant(s) with rationale
3. Reject — choose a different option

Architecture cannot be violated silently. Which approach?
```

**If the user chooses "ADR Override":** The DR is decided, but the decision is
**blocked from implementation** until the corresponding ADR is accepted.
Add this to the DR's Action Items.

**If no conflict:** Proceed to recording.

### 5. Record Decision

Update the DR file:
- `Status:` → Decided / Deferred
- `Decision:` → chosen option
- `Rationale:` → user's rationale
- `Action Items:` → if any
- `Decided:` → today's date

Preserve existing file format — only update relevant sections.

### 6. Move to Closed

```
.sdlc/decisions/
├── open/           # Remove from here
└── closed/
    ├── decided/    # Most decisions
    ├── deferred/   # Revisit later
    └── superseded/ # Replaced by another DR
```

### 7. Update README Index

Edit `.sdlc/decisions/README.md`:
- Remove from "Open" table
- Add to appropriate "Closed" table with decision summary

### 8. Offer ADR (If Architectural)

If decision affects architecture, patterns, or technology choices:
```
This decision affects architecture. Create an ADR? (Y/n)
```

If yes: Copy template to `.sdlc/adrs/ADR-NNN-title.md`, pre-fill from DR, set status "Proposed".

Use next available ADR number (scan existing ADRs).

### 9. Summary & Continue

```
Done! DR-001 decided: [brief summary]
- Moved to closed/decided/
- README updated
- ADR-014 created (if applicable)

Action items:
- [ ] [any recorded items]

Review another DR? (Y/n or DR number)
```

**If "Y" or number:** Loop back to step 2/1
**If "n":** Show remaining count: "N open DRs remaining (X blocking)"

## Quick Mode

With `--quick` flag or when user says "just use the recommendation":
1. Show DR question and recommended option
2. Ask for confirmation only
3. Use recommendation text as rationale
4. Skip action items prompt
5. Skip ADR prompt (can always create later)

## Edge Cases

| Situation | Handling |
|-----------|----------|
| DR has no options section | Ask user to state the options or defer |
| User wants hybrid of options | Record as custom decision, note which options it combines |
| Priority should change | Update priority in file before moving to closed |
| DR blocks other work | Note in summary what gets unblocked |