Stream

Interactive decision-making wizard using STREAM 6-layer framework for founders facing high-stakes choices. Use when user says "help me decide", "should I do this", "evaluate decision", "STREAM analysis", "run decision framework", or "pros and cons". Do NOT use for idea validation with PRD (use /validate).

Interactive wizard that walks any decision through the STREAM 6-layer framework. Designed for founders making high-stakes choices under uncertainty.

Steps

1. Parse the decision from $ARGUMENTS. If empty, ask: "What decision or dilemma do you want to analyze?"

2. Load framework context (optional enhancement):

   • If MCP kb_search available: kb_search(query="STREAM framework", n_results=3) for full framework details.
   • Otherwise, the framework is embedded below.

3. Walk through 6 layers interactively. For each layer, explain the concept, ask a clarifying question via AskUserQuestion, then provide assessment.

Layer 1 — Epistemological (Knowledge)

• Is this within your circle of competence?
• What assumptions are unproven?
• What would change your mind?
• Ask: "What do you know for certain about this space? What are you assuming?"

Layer 2 — Temporal (Time)

• What's the time horizon for results?
• Is this Lindy-compliant (will it matter in 10 years)?
• Reversibility: can you undo this in 6 months?
• Ask: "What's your timeline? Is this a 3-month experiment or a 3-year commitment?"

Layer 3 — Action (Minimum Viable)

• What's the smallest possible first step?
• What are second-order effects?
• Can you test this in a weekend?
• Ask: "What's the minimum viable version you could ship in 1-2 weeks?"

Layer 4 — Stakes (Risk/Reward)

• Asymmetric upside? (small downside, large upside)
• Survivable worst case?
• Opportunity cost of NOT doing this?
• Ask: "What's the worst realistic outcome? Can you survive it financially and emotionally?"

Layer 5 — Social (Network)

• Reputation impact on your network?
• Network effects or viral potential?
• Does this build social capital?
• Ask: "Who benefits besides you? Who might be hurt?"

Layer 6 — Meta (Mortality Filter)

• Is this worth your finite time on earth?
• Does this align with your values?
• Will you regret NOT trying this?
• Ask: "If you had only 5 years left, would you still do this?"

4. Synthesize verdict:

   • Score each layer 1-10
   • Overall STREAM score (weighted average)
   • GO (score > 7) / PAUSE (5-7) / NO-GO (< 5)
   • Key risk to mitigate
   • Recommended first action

5. Capture the decision (optional): Offer to save the decision record. If user wants to save:

   • Write to docs/decisions/ in the current project directory
   • Format: date + decision summary + verdict

6. Output structured decision journal:

   ## Decision: [topic]
   
   **Date:** [today]
   **Framework:** STREAM 6-layer
   
   ### Analysis Summary
   | Layer | Score | Key Finding |
   |-------|-------|-------------|
   | Epistemological | X/10 | ... |
   | Temporal | X/10 | ... |
   | Action | X/10 | ... |
   | Stakes | X/10 | ... |
   | Social | X/10 | ... |
   | Meta | X/10 | ... |
   
   **Overall STREAM Score: X/10 — GO/PAUSE/NO-GO**
   
   ### Recommendation
   [Clear recommendation with reasoning]
   
   ### Next Actions
   1. [action]
   2. [action]
   3. [action]
   

Common Issues

Questions feel too abstract

Cause: Decision not specific enough. Fix: Start with a concrete decision statement: "Should I [action] given [context]?" not just "What should I do?"

Score seems wrong

Cause: Layers weighted equally but some matter more for this decision. Fix: The overall score is a starting point. Pay more attention to the layers most relevant to your situation (e.g., Stakes for financial decisions, Meta for life choices).

Want to save the decision record

Cause: Running in a project without a docs/decisions/ directory. Fix: Skill saves to docs/decisions/ in the current project. Create the directory if needed.