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name: cursor-debate description: Run a research-first, multi-perspective debate to explore complex technical decisions (trade-offs, architecture choices, integration strategies) using concrete codebase evidence. Use when the user asks to "debate" approaches, compare options, or needs a structured exploration before deciding.

Cursor Debate

Overview

Structure an evidence-based “debate round” to surface ideas and trade-offs; the debate does not decide, it informs the human decision-maker.

Workflow

1) Define the question

• Write the precise decision question (1 sentence).

2) Choose candidates

• Include 3–6 perspectives total.
  • Human personas (pragmatist, architect, researcher, integrator, tool builder)
  • Optional “code entity” personas (actual modules/symbols), backed by real file evidence

3) Research first (required)

• For each candidate, list questions they need answered.
• Run concrete repo inspection (examples):
  • rg -n "...", git grep, git log -p -- <path>, go test ./..., etc.
• Record commands + key outputs in “Pre-Debate Research”.

4) Debate round

• Opening statements (Round 1)
• Rebuttals (Round 2)
• Moderator summary (tensions, trade-offs, open questions)

Output template

Use the canonical outline in references/debate.md.