decisions
Load past architectural decisions. Use when making new decisions to ensure consistency.
Best use case
decisions is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Load past architectural decisions. Use when making new decisions to ensure consistency.
Teams using decisions should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/decisions/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How decisions Compares
| Feature / Agent | decisions | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Load past architectural decisions. Use when making new decisions to ensure consistency.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Decisions Skill
Understanding and respecting past decisions.
## When to Load This Skill
- Making architectural decisions
- Choosing between approaches
- Questioning existing patterns
## Decision Records
@memory/knowledge/decisions/
Each decision file contains:
- Context: Why decided
- Options: What was considered
- Decision: What was chosen
- Rationale: Why chosen
- Consequences: What follows
## How to Use
### Before Making a Decision
1. Check if similar decision exists:
```
Glob("memory/knowledge/decisions/*.json")
```
2. If exists:
- Read the decision
- Understand the rationale
- Either follow or document why diverging
3. If not exists:
- Make and document the decision
### Recording a Decision
```json
{"knowledge_updates":[{"category":"decision","content":"Decision: Use X over Y | Context: Needed to solve Z | Rationale: X better because...","confidence":"certain"}]}
```
## Decision Format
```json
{"id":"DEC-001","title":"Short title","date":"YYYY-MM-DD","status":"accepted|deprecated|superseded","context":"Why this decision was needed","options":[{"option":"Option A","pros":["list"],"cons":["list"]},{"option":"Option B","pros":["list"],"cons":["list"]}],"decision":"Which was chosen","rationale":"Why this option","consequences":["What follows"]}
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