Adversarial Prompting

Primary Workflow

When invoked, apply the following 7-phase process to the user's problem:

Phase 1: Solution Generation

Generate 3-7 distinct solution approaches. For each solution:

• Explain the reasoning behind the approach
• Describe the core strategy
• Outline the key steps or components

Phase 2: Adversarial Critique

For each solution, rigorously identify critical weaknesses. Show thinking while examining:

• Edge cases and failure modes
• Security vulnerabilities or risks
• Performance bottlenecks
• Scalability limitations
• Hidden assumptions that could break
• Resource constraints (time, money, people)
• Unintended consequences
• Catastrophic failure scenarios

Be creative and thorough in identifying what could go wrong.

Phase 3: Fix Development

For each identified weakness:

• Propose a specific fix or mitigation strategy
• Explain why this fix addresses the root cause
• Describe how the fix integrates with the original solution

Phase 4: Validation Check

Review each fix to verify it actually solves the weakness:

• Confirm the fix addresses the root cause
• Check for new problems introduced by the fix
• Flag any remaining concerns or trade-offs

Phase 5: Consolidation

Synthesize all solutions and validated fixes into comprehensive approaches:

• Integrate complementary elements from different solutions
• Eliminate redundancies
• Show how solutions can be combined for stronger approaches
• Present the final set of viable options

Phase 6: Summary of Options

Present all viable options in priority order, ranked by:

• Feasibility: Can this actually be implemented with available resources?
• Impact: How well does this solve the problem?
• Risk Level: What could still go wrong?
• Resource Requirements: Cost in time, money, and effort

For each option, provide a one-paragraph summary highlighting key trade-offs.

Phase 7: Final Recommendation

State the top recommendation (single option or combination):

• Clear rationale for why this is the best path
• Concrete next steps for implementation
• Key success metrics to track
• Early warning signs to monitor for problems

Output Format

Present the complete analysis in three sections:

1. Detailed Walkthrough: Show all phases (1-5) with full reasoning visible
2. Summary of Options: Ranked list of viable approaches (Phase 6)
3. Final Recommendation: Top choice with implementation guidance (Phase 7)

After presenting the analysis, automatically export the complete output to a markdown file using scripts/export_analysis.py.

Implementation Notes

• Show reasoning throughout the process for transparency
• Be thorough in adversarial critique—surface uncomfortable truths
• Validate fixes rigorously to avoid creating new problems
• Consolidation should create stronger solutions, not just list options
• Final recommendation should be actionable with clear next steps
• Export results to markdown for future reference and sharing