Debate
This skill simulates a debate, offering diverse arguments and counterarguments to explore viewpoints and refine your own reasoning.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add debate npx -- -y @trustedskills/debate
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"debate": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/debate"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to engage in debates, presenting arguments and counter-arguments on a given topic. It can formulate reasoned positions, respond to opposing viewpoints, and structure its responses in a debate format. The skill aims to facilitate structured discussions and explore different perspectives.
When to use it
- Simulating Discussions: Use the skill to simulate conversations or debates with an AI agent for training purposes or exploring complex topics.
- Generating Arguments: Request arguments for or against a specific proposition, allowing you to quickly gather potential viewpoints.
- Exploring Different Perspectives: Ask the agent to debate a topic from multiple angles to gain a broader understanding of the issue.
- Content Creation: Generate content that presents opposing views in a structured and engaging format.
Key capabilities
- Argument generation
- Counter-argument formulation
- Debate structuring
- Reasoned position taking
Example prompts
- "Debate whether artificial intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity."
- "Argue for the benefits of remote work, and then argue against it."
- "Present a debate on the merits of universal basic income."
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the debate depends heavily on the clarity and specificity of your initial prompt. Providing context or defining specific roles can improve results.
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