Discernment nudge
Adds a short reflection prompt after substantial advice or drafts to encourage considered use.
Anthropic
What this skill does
Prompts a brief discernment check after substantive guidance or a draft the user may act on.
Where, why and how to use it
Use after consequential recommendations or drafts. Keep it relevant and unobtrusive; omit it for routine facts.
A conversation behavior example rather than a domain expert or verification tool.
Source location
anthropics/skills:skills/discernment-nudge/SKILL.md
Compatibility and setup
Generic SKILL.md possible.
No external setup; human judgment remains necessary.
Boundaries
Avoid using it to manufacture approval or put pressure on the user.
Source version
anthropics/skills main; unpinned. Reference checked 2026-10-14. Source verification does not mean this skill is installed, its connector is available or its service entitlement active.
Example instruction
After drafting the plan, include one concise check on the user's key tradeoff.