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Description
Structured methodology for constructing rigorous "what if?" scenarios combining foresight frameworks (Shell, Schwartz, Manoa, Intuitive Logics), deep analyti...
Usage Guidance
This skill is an instruction-only methodology for 'what if?' scenario work and appears internally consistent. Before enabling it for autonomous invocation, consider: (1) review the full SKILL.md to confirm there are no later sections that instruct the agent to access files, run external tooling, or send data to third-party endpoints; (2) avoid feeding sensitive credentials or private documents into scenario prompts unless you trust the agent's handling of that data; and (3) if you prefer the skill only on request, keep autonomous invocation enabled only when you want the agent to proactively reframe queries using this methodology.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: what-if-scenario-builder
Version: 2.3.0
The 'what-if-scenario-builder' skill bundle is a highly detailed and professional framework for structured foresight and analytical reasoning. The SKILL.md file contains comprehensive instructions for an AI agent to apply various methodologies (such as Causal Layered Analysis, Schwartz's Eight-Step Method, and Manoa Archetypes) to user-provided hypotheticals. There is no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, unauthorized execution, or harmful prompt injection; the content is entirely focused on improving the quality of scenario planning and strategic thinking.
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Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description (scenario building, foresight frameworks, stress-testing) match the SKILL.md content. There are no unexpected environment variables, binaries, or config paths requested that would be inconsistent with a methodology/instructional skill.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md contains procedural guidance (frameworks, checks, techniques) for building scenarios. The provided excerpt and metadata show no instructions to read local files, access environment variables, call external endpoints, install binaries, or exfiltrate data. The skill does say it should trigger on a broad set of queries (e.g., 'scenario planning', 'suppose that'), which is functional scope rather than a security risk.
Install Mechanism
No install spec and no code files; this is instruction-only. Nothing will be downloaded or written to disk by an installer.
Credentials
No credentials, secrets, or config paths are requested. The techniques mentioned (Monte Carlo, agent-based modeling) are methodological and do not require external API keys or system credentials as declared.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and default autonomous invocation behavior are appropriate for a user-invocable methodology skill. The skill does not request persistent system-wide changes or modify other skills' configurations.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install what-if-scenario-builder - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/what-if-scenario-builder - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v2.3.0
**Summary:**
v2.3.0 introduces an integrated skill for building "what if?" scenarios using a disciplined foresight methodology.
- Combines fifteen scenario and analytical frameworks: foresight, counterfactual, quantitative, and stress-testing methods.
- Adds "Divergence Depth," "Temporal Cascade," and "Agency Uncertainty" to improve rigor and creativity.
- Triggers not only on explicit "what if?" but also on broader prompts related to futurecasting, contingency analysis, or speculative thinking.
- Provides practical techniques such as base rate negation check, advanced decomposition, and handling "zero base rate" situations for robust scenario generation.
- Designed to help users build plausible, insightful scenarios, stress-test plans, and prepare for surprise—not just model prediction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is "What if?" Scenario Builder?
Structured methodology for constructing rigorous "what if?" scenarios combining foresight frameworks (Shell, Schwartz, Manoa, Intuitive Logics), deep analyti... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 74 downloads so far.
How do I install "What if?" Scenario Builder?
Run "/install what-if-scenario-builder" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is "What if?" Scenario Builder free?
Yes, "What if?" Scenario Builder is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does "What if?" Scenario Builder support?
"What if?" Scenario Builder is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created "What if?" Scenario Builder?
It is built and maintained by DarkD (@darkd); the current version is v2.3.0.
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