options-output

# Options Output Skill

**Name**: `dev-plan-v2:options-output`

**Description**: Defines the standard format for presenting implementation alternatives with trade-offs. Designed for quick comparison and decision-making.

## When to Use

Use this skill to format the output of the `approach-designer` agent when presenting multiple implementation options to the user.

## Target Audience

Decision makers (developers, tech leads, stakeholders) who need to quickly compare approaches and make informed choices.

## Core Principle: Decision-Ready Format

Options should be:
1. **Scannable** - Overview table for quick comparison
2. **Balanced** - Fair pros/cons for each option
3. **Actionable** - Clear recommendation with rationale
4. **Decisive** - Ends with selection prompt

## Required Structure

```markdown
# Options: [Task/Decision Title]

## Context

[2-3 sentences max: What we're deciding and key constraints]

---

## Options Overview

| Approach | Complexity | Risk | [Key Factor 1] | [Key Factor 2] | Best For |
|----------|------------|------|----------------|----------------|----------|
| A: [Name] | S/M/L/XL | Low/Med/High | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | [Use case] |
| B: [Name] | S/M/L/XL | Low/Med/High | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | [Use case] |
| C: [Name] | S/M/L/XL | Low/Med/High | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐-⭐⭐⭐ | [Use case] |

---

## Option A: [Descriptive Name]

**Summary**: [One sentence - what this approach does]

**How it works**:
[2-3 sentences - high-level implementation approach]

**Pros**:
- [Pro 1 - specific benefit]
- [Pro 2 - specific benefit]
- [Pro 3 - specific benefit]

**Cons**:
- [Con 1 - specific drawback]
- [Con 2 - specific drawback]

**Best when**: [Scenario where this is the right choice]

---

## Option B: [Descriptive Name]

[Same structure as Option A]

---

## Option C: [Descriptive Name]

[Same structure as Option A]

---

## Recommendation

**Recommended: Option [X]** - [Name]

**Primary reasons**:
1. [Reason 1 - most important]
2. [Reason 2 - supporting]
3. [Reason 3 - if app