strat-tradeoff
Domain: strat · Model class: strong
Description
Section titled “Description”Use this skill when the user wants to work on Comparing architectural, model, and workflow alternatives with explicit tradeoff axes. Triggers include “compare these two approaches”, “RAG vs fine-tuning tradeoffs”, “analyze tradeoffs”. Do NOT use when frame the strategy (use core-strategy-advisor).
Purpose
Section titled “Purpose”Comparing architectural, model, and workflow alternatives with explicit tradeoff axes. This skill provides structured guidance, references, and worked examples to help produce high-quality, actionable outputs.
Trigger Phrases
Section titled “Trigger Phrases”- “compare these two approaches”
- “RAG vs fine-tuning tradeoffs”
- “analyze tradeoffs”
- “single-agent vs multi-agent decision”
- “architecture alternatives”
Anti-Triggers
Section titled “Anti-Triggers”- frame the strategy (use core-strategy-advisor)
- synthesise research to inform decision (use core-comparative-analysis)
Intake Questions
Section titled “Intake Questions”- What is the user’s goal and current state?
- What constraints (time, team, compliance) apply?
- Are there existing artifacts (specs, code, benchmarks) to reference?
Output Contract
Section titled “Output Contract”- prioritized plan
- tradeoff rationale
- sequencing guidance
- success metrics