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From decision-making
Systematically evaluate whether to build a solution or buy/use existing product. Use when evaluating tooling, services, or frameworks.
npx claudepluginhub sethdford/claude-skills --plugin architect-decision-makingHow this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
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/decision-making:build-vs-buyThe summary Claude sees in its skill listing — used to decide when to auto-load this skill
Systematically compare building custom solutions vs using off-the-shelf products or services.
Systematically evaluate whether to build custom solutions or buy/adopt existing products. Use when facing major make-or-buy decisions on infrastructure, tooling, or features.
Guides build vs buy evaluations through four-phase framework with core/context classification, tiered TCO analysis, and decision matrix for strategic sourcing decisions.
Guides build, buy, partner, or defer decisions via four-phase framework with core/context classification, tiered TCO analysis, and decision matrix for strategic capabilities.
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Systematically compare building custom solutions vs using off-the-shelf products or services.
You are deciding between building custom or buying existing. Establish clear decision criteria and cost models.
Based on make-vs-buy decision frameworks: