Run Debate

List available debates by checking for directories with debate.md files.

Arguments

• $1: Debate slug (optional if only 1 debate exists)
• $2: Number of exchanges (optional, will ask if not provided)

Behavior

Determine Debate Slug

If $1 provided:

• Validate it exists
• Use it

If no $1:

• List debates from context above
• If 0: "No debates found. Create one with /debate-new"
• If 1: Auto-use that debate
• If 2+: "Which debate? {list}"

Determine Exchange Count

If $2 provided:

• Use it

If no $2:

• Ask: "How many exchanges?"

Execution

Once both parameters are validated:

Invoke the debate-orchestrator skill with:

• Debate slug: {slug}
• Number of exchanges: {N}

The skill manages:

• State machine progression (awaiting_arguments → awaiting_judgment cycles)
• Parallel debater coordination and judge evaluation
• Argument file creation and scoring
• State persistence across interruptions

Completion

The skill reports final scores when all exchanges complete.

Run /debate-report {slug} to generate comprehensive debate report and visualization.