# Decision Log

> Document major decisions made

- Skill: `davekilleen/decision-log-3` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add davekilleen/decision-log-3`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/davekilleen/decision-log-3/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: davekilleen (https://skillmd.com/u/davekilleen)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/davekilleen/decision-log-3

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## Purpose

Maintain searchable log of major decisions with full context and rationale.

## Usage

- `/decision-log [decision]` - Document specific decision
- `/decision-log list` - View all logged decisions

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## Steps

1. **Prompt for decision details:**
   - What was decided?
   - What were the options?
   - Who was involved?

2. **Document context:**
   - Why was this decision needed?
   - What factors influenced it?
   - What information was considered?

3. **Capture rationale:**
   - Why this choice?
   - What trade-offs were accepted?
   - What risks acknowledged?

4. **Save decision record** in 06-Resources/Decisions/

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## Output Format

```markdown
# Decision: [Title]

**Date:** [Today]
**Deciders:** [Names]
**Status:** Decided

## Context
[Why was this decision needed?]

## Options Considered
1. [Option 1] - Pros/Cons
2. [Option 2] - Pros/Cons

## Decision
We chose [Option] because [rationale].

## Trade-offs Accepted
- [Trade-off 1]

## Follow-up Actions
- [ ] [Action 1] - Owner: [Name]
```