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one-three-one-rule Skill

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1-3-1 decision briefs: problem, three options, one pick. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent.

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Best for

Developers using hermes-agent, Includes SKILL.md, Reusable instructions

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Setup

Copy skill directory

Project health

13 days ago · MIT license

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What is one-three-one-rule Skill?

1-3-1 decision briefs: problem, three options, one pick. Published by NousResearch in hermes-agent. This profile combines repository metadata with install, compatibility, and usage signals so developers can quickly decide whether it fits their agent workflow before opening the source repository.

Trust signal
95/100
Maintenance signal
90/100
Adoption signal
100/100

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Key capabilities

  • Includes SKILL.md support
  • Reusable instructions support
  • Developers using hermes-agent

Declared skill metadata

  • Declared author: Willard Moore
  • Declared license: MIT
  • Source file: optional-skills/communication/one-three-one-rule/SKILL.md

These fields retain source and confidence evidence from the indexed SKILL.md.

Compatibility and setup

Copy skill directory
  • Install or run with Copy skill directory

When to use one-three-one-rule Skill

  • Use it for developers using hermes-agent.

Built with

PythonCopy skill directory

Editorial notes

Source

  • Creator: NousResearch
  • Repository: NousResearch/hermes-agent
  • Skill file: optional-skills/communication/one-three-one-rule/SKILL.md

What it does

1-3-1 decision briefs: problem, three options, one pick.

Skill instructions

1-3-1 Communication Rule Structured decision-making format for when a task has multiple viable approaches and the user needs a clear recommendation. Produces a concise problem framing, three options with trade-offs, and an actionable plan for the recommended path. When to Use - The user explicitly asks for a "1-3-1" response. - The user says "give me options" or "what are my choices" for a technical decision. - A task has multiple viable approaches with meaningful trade-offs (architecture, tooling, migration strategy). - The user needs a proposal they can forward to a team or stakeholder. Do NOT use for simple questions with one obvious answer, debugging sessions, or tasks where the user has already decided on an approach. Procedure 1. Problem (one sentence) - State the core decision or desired outcome in a single concise sentence. - Focus on the what, not the how — no implementation details, tool names, or specific technologies. - Keep it tight. If you need "and", you're describing tw

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Frequently asked questions

What is one-three-one-rule?

one-three-one-rule is a open-source AI agent skill with Copy skill directory. 1-3-1 decision briefs: problem, three options, one pick.

Who is one-three-one-rule best for?

one-three-one-rule is best for reusing agent instructions, scripts, and references.

How do I install one-three-one-rule?

Install or run one-three-one-rule using Copy skill directory. Check one-three-one-rule for the latest setup command.

Is one-three-one-rule actively maintained?

one-three-one-rule may need a closer maintenance check before production use.

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