Argumentation
Skill Verified ActiveConstruct well-structured arguments using the hypothesis-argument-example triad. Covers formulating falsifiable hypotheses, building logical arguments (deductive, inductive, analogical, evidential), providing concrete examples, and steelmanning counterarguments. Use when writing or reviewing PR descriptions that propose technical changes, justifying design decisions in ADRs, constructing substantive code review feedback, or building a research argument or technical proposal.
To enable users to construct clear, persuasive, and well-justified arguments for technical proposals, reviews, and decisions.
Features
- Formulating falsifiable hypotheses
- Building deductive, inductive, analogical, and evidential arguments
- Providing concrete, verifiable examples
- Steelmanning and addressing counterarguments
- Structuring arguments for various contexts (PRs, ADRs, reviews)
Use Cases
- Writing PR descriptions that clearly justify technical changes.
- Justifying design decisions in Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
- Constructing substantive and actionable code review feedback.
- Building a solid research argument or technical proposal.
Non-Goals
- Generating arguments without user input or context.
- Providing opinions or preferences without logical justification.
- Constructing arguments for purely creative or non-technical writing.
Installation
/plugin install agent-almanac@pjt222-agent-almanacQuality Score
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