What are DAR and RSKM in this skill?

DAR (Decision Analysis & Resolution) is a process for evaluating alternatives before committing to choices, while RSKM (Risk Management) focuses on identifying and mitigating potential project threats early.

Is this skill too heavy for small prototypes?

No, the skill includes a tiered framework. Level 1 or low-risk projects have optional practices, though it helps you verify that a project is actually low-risk rather than just benefiting from 'optimism bias'.

How does this skill prevent 'reactive firefighting'?

It forces the identification of risks and the creation of mitigation plans before work begins, which is documented to be 3-10x cheaper than fixing issues after they occur.

An Architectural Decision Record (ADR) is a short text file that captures a significant technical decision, its context, and the consequences, ensuring future maintainers understand the 'why' behind the code.

Governance & Risk Manager

Name: Governance & Risk Manager
Author: tachyon-beep

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Enforces mandatory risk analysis and structured decision documentation to prevent architectural debt and project failures.

About

The Governance & Risk skill implements professional-grade Decision Analysis & Resolution (DAR) and Risk Management (RSKM) workflows based on CMMI standards. It serves as an automated governance layer for Claude, ensuring that critical architectural choices are backed by documented alternatives (ADRs) and that potential risks are proactively mitigated. By identifying common pitfalls like optimism bias and authority-driven decision making, this skill transforms documentation from a bureaucratic chore into a high-ROI investment that prevents costly reactive firefighting.

Key Features

Automated Decision Analysis & Resolution (DAR) for technical choices
Standardized Architectural Decision Record (ADR) generation
Tiered governance levels (CMMI 2-4) tailored to project risk
Risk Management (RSKM) framework with mandatory mitigation planning
Cognitive bias detection (Sunk Cost, Authority Bias, Optimism Bias)
10 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating mitigation plans for high-probability external dependencies
Evaluating and selecting mission-critical vendors or frameworks
Ensuring technical continuity and documentation for long-term projects

About

Key Features

Automated Decision Analysis & Resolution (DAR) for technical choices
Standardized Architectural Decision Record (ADR) generation
Tiered governance levels (CMMI 2-4) tailored to project risk
Risk Management (RSKM) framework with mandatory mitigation planning
Cognitive bias detection (Sunk Cost, Authority Bias, Optimism Bias)
10 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Creating mitigation plans for high-probability external dependencies
Evaluating and selecting mission-critical vendors or frameworks
Ensuring technical continuity and documentation for long-term projects