About
The Devil's Advocate skill is a specialized protocol for Claude Code designed to prevent premature commitment bias during critical planning and architectural phases. By forcing the AI to 'steel-man' opposing viewpoints and identify non-obvious failure modes, it helps developers surface hidden risks and trade-offs before they become costly technical debt. This skill is particularly valuable when selecting frameworks, designing system architectures, or evaluating complex implementation strategies where the optimal path is not immediately obvious, ensuring that the final recommendation is battle-tested and well-justified.
