# think-tank

Simulates a multi-persona expert debate inside Claude Code. It uncovers blind spots and weighs architectural trade-offs before you start planning implementation.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code · 109 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: not stated · policy=link-only · description only; the file stays with the author
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/skills/productivity/think-tank
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/think-tank

## What it does

This skill stages a structured debate between distinct personas inside a single conversation. Instead of spinning up isolated agents, Claude Code runs all viewpoints in one shared context. Participants challenge each other directly, concede valid points, and build on arguments in real time.

The setup brings together 4 to 6 roles. A neutral moderator leads the exchange and cuts through circular talk. Two or three domain specialists take opposing technical stances, while an outside thinker provides unexpected cross-disciplinary parallels. You participate as an active stakeholder. Personas pause to ask about your deadlines or team size whenever context is missing.

Discussions begin with problem framing before any debate starts. The moderator clarifies constraints and checks what you already attempted. If the core question lacks definition, the session stops to formulate a precise problem statement first.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill productivity/think-tank
```

2. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill think-tank -a claude-code
```

3. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/think-tank/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates think-tank
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --path cli-tool/components/skills/productivity/think-tank
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/skills/productivity/think-tank

## When to use it
- compare conflicting architectural patterns before implementation
- identify trade-offs between competing software stacks
- uncover hidden operational risks under strict project constraints
- evaluate technology decisions from diverse domain perspectives

## Example prompts
- Run a think tank on monolith vs microservices for our upcoming project
- Debate trade-offs between PostgreSQL and DynamoDB for an analytics service
- Help me decide whether to adopt GraphQL or stick with REST before we start planning

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