# Decision Helper

> 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.

- Skill: `tools-only/decision-helper` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tools-only/decision-helper`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/decision-helper/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/decision-helper

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# 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

```markdown
## 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

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*Created for structured decision-making and option evaluation*