import { PromptDefinition } from './types.js';
/**
* Prompt for structured comparison of options with explicit criteria.
*/
export const tradeoffsPrompt: PromptDefinition = {
name: 'tradeoffs',
description:
'Compare options with explicit criteria and trade-off analysis. Provides structured evaluation to help make informed decisions.',
arguments: [
{
name: 'options',
description: 'The options to compare (comma-separated list or detailed descriptions)',
required: true,
},
{
name: 'criteria',
description: 'Evaluation criteria (comma-separated, e.g., "cost, complexity, performance")',
required: true,
},
{
name: 'context',
description: 'Decision context, constraints, or background',
required: false,
},
{
name: 'weights',
description: 'Which criteria matter most (priority order or weights)',
required: false,
},
],
buildMessages: (args: Record<string, string>) => {
const { options, criteria, context, weights } = args;
if (!options) {
throw new Error('options argument is required');
}
if (!criteria) {
throw new Error('criteria argument is required');
}
let messageText = `Provide a structured trade-off analysis:
**OPTIONS TO COMPARE:**
${options}
**EVALUATION CRITERIA:**
${criteria}
`;
if (context) {
messageText += `
**CONTEXT/CONSTRAINTS:**
${context}
`;
}
if (weights) {
messageText += `
**PRIORITY CRITERIA:**
${weights}
`;
}
messageText += `
**YOUR TASK:**
1. **Assess each option** against each criterion
- Use concrete ratings or descriptions, not vague terms
- Note specific strengths and weaknesses
2. **Identify trade-offs**
- Where do options excel vs struggle?
- What do you gain/lose with each choice?
3. **Highlight disagreements**
- Where might reasonable people disagree?
- What depends on assumptions or preferences?
4. **Recommendation**
- Given the stated priorities, which option fits best?
- Under what conditions might a different option be better?
Present this as a structured analysis that helps decision-making, not just a list of pros/cons.`;
return [
{
role: 'user',
content: {
type: 'text',
text: messageText,
},
},
];
},
};
