Section A · Agent Design · Free
A4. Multi-Step Deliberation Chain
What this does
When a decision is non-trivial (e.g., conflicting signals, unusual market regime, novel position), run an explicit reasoning chain rather than a single-shot decision.
What to expect back
Reasoning chain followed by recommendation.
Works with
No tools. This one is pure thinking, and works before you connect anything.
The prompt
Inputs
- SITUATION — description of what makes this non-trivial
- OPTIONS — list of options under consideration
- CONSIDERATIONS — list of factors the agent should weigh
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