Decision Frameworks

Structured decision-making patterns for common engineering choices — library selection, architecture, build vs buy, prioritization, reversibility analysis, and ADRs.

What's Inside

• Decision matrix template with weighted scoring
• Build vs buy framework (decision tree + factor comparison)
• Library and framework selection criteria
• Architecture decision tables (monolith vs microservices, SQL vs NoSQL, REST vs GraphQL, SSR vs CSR vs SSG, monorepo vs polyrepo)
• Priority matrices — RICE scoring and MoSCoW method
• Reversibility check (one-way vs two-way doors)
• ADR (Architecture Decision Record) template
• Anti-patterns (analysis paralysis, HiPPO, sunk cost fallacy, bandwagon effect)

When to Use

• Choosing between libraries, frameworks, or tools
• Facing a build-vs-buy decision
• Selecting an architecture pattern (monolith vs microservices, SQL vs NoSQL, etc.)
• Multiple valid options exist and the team needs alignment
• Prioritizing a backlog or technical roadmap
• Documenting a significant technical decision for future reference

Installation

npx add https://github.com/wpank/ai/tree/main/skills/meta/decision-frameworks

OpenClaw / Moltbot / Clawbot

npx clawhub@latest install decision-frameworks

Manual Installation

Cursor (per-project)

From your project root:

mkdir -p .cursor/skills
cp -r ~/.ai-skills/skills/meta/decision-frameworks .cursor/skills/decision-frameworks

Cursor (global)

mkdir -p ~/.cursor/skills
cp -r ~/.ai-skills/skills/meta/decision-frameworks ~/.cursor/skills/decision-frameworks

Claude Code (per-project)

From your project root:

mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r ~/.ai-skills/skills/meta/decision-frameworks .claude/skills/decision-frameworks

Claude Code (global)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills
cp -r ~/.ai-skills/skills/meta/decision-frameworks ~/.claude/skills/decision-frameworks

Part of the Meta skill category.