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Compare options for a decision

A neutral comparison table with trade-offs and a recommendation tied to your criteria.

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<CONTEXT>
I need to decide {{decision}}. What matters most: {{criteria}}.
</CONTEXT>

<OPTIONS>
{{options}}
</OPTIONS>

<TASK>
Compare the options against each criterion, using the information I give and well-established general knowledge only.
</TASK>

<FORMAT>
A table with one row per option and one column per criterion, then the main trade-off in two sentences, then a recommendation and what would change it.
</FORMAT>

<CONSTRAINTS>
Mark anything you are unsure about or that may be out of date. Do not invent prices or statistics.
</CONSTRAINTS>

How it is built

  • Context: I need to decide {{decision}}. What matters most: {{criteria}}.
  • Options: {{options}}
  • Task: Compare the options against each criterion, using the information I give and well-established general knowledge only.
  • Format: A table with one row per option and one column per criterion, then the main trade-off in two sentences, then a recommendation and what would change it.
  • Constraints: Mark anything you are unsure about or that may be out of date. Do not invent prices or statistics.

Tips

  • Ranking your criteria makes the recommendation less generic.

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