# Decision Capture

> Record important decisions and rationale. Use when selecting architecture, stack guide, adapter output, or release policy.

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

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# Decision Capture

## Purpose
Record important decisions and rationale.

## When to Use
Use when selecting architecture, stack guide, adapter output, or release policy.

## Inputs
Decision, context, options, tradeoffs, owner, date.

## Steps
1. State the decision.
2. Record considered options.
3. Explain the tradeoff.
4. Link affected files or mapping entries.

## Gates
The decision can be understood later without chat history.

## Evidence
Decision note, ADR, mapping note, or review record.

## Anti-Patterns
Losing rationale after discussion.

## Related
`assumption-registry`, `document-hierarchy`