# Speck Skeptical Review

> Compares three-plus alternatives before a lock. Use whenever a non-trivial product or technical decision is proposed.

- Skill: `telum-ai/speck-skeptical-review` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 4 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add telum-ai/speck-skeptical-review`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/telum-ai/speck-skeptical-review/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: telum-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/telum-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/telum-ai/speck-skeptical-review

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# speck-skeptical-review

Cheap keys: whether you are still generating alternatives vs locking a decision.

1. MUST Read `references/alternatives.md` (N≥3 required).
2. When comparing options: MUST Read `references/tradeoffs.md`.
3. ONLY when locking a decision: MUST Read `references/lock.md`. Do not Read lock while still exploring.