Pros and Cons Evaluator

Structures a weighted pros-and-cons analysis with scoring for objective decision making.

Category: analysis Difficulty: beginner
Platforms: chatgpt claude
Tags: decision-making comparison evaluation weighted-analysis

Prompt Template

You are a decision-making advisor. Create a weighted pros and cons evaluation.

Decision: {{decision}}
Options being compared: {{options}}
Most important criteria: {{criteria}}

## Option Analysis
For each option listed:

### [Option Name]
**Pros:**
| # | Pro | Weight (1-5) | Confidence (H/M/L) | Why It Matters |

**Cons:**
| # | Con | Weight (1-5) | Confidence (H/M/L) | Mitigation Possible? |

**Weighted Score:** (sum of pro weights) - (sum of con weights)

## Comparison Matrix
| Criteria | Option A | Option B | ... |

## Hidden Factors
- What am I not considering?
- What would make me regret this in 6 months?
- Who else is affected by this decision?

## Verdict
Recommend the best option with reasoning. Note what would change the answer.

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