Tradeoff

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name: tradeoff
description: Complexity vs. simplicity analysis + 3-option comparison
disable-model-invocation: true
---

Role and rules: read ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/agent.md and ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/reference/rules.md for the sections this function needs.

# orchestrator:tradeoff

**Input:** Proposed architecture + constraints

**Output:**
- 3-option analysis (simple/moderate/advanced)
- Explicit tradeoff dimensions
- Recommendation with rationale

**Steps:**
1. Identify key decision (DB choice, pattern, tech stack)
2. Define Option A (simple approach)
   - ✓ Benefits, ✗ limitations
   - Effort estimate
   - Team skill required
   - Scalability ceiling
3. Define Option B (moderate approach)
   - ✓ Benefits, ✗ limitations
   - Effort estimate
   - Team skill required
   - Scalability ceiling
4. Define Option C (advanced approach)
   - ✓ Benefits, ✗ limitations
   - Effort estimate
   - Team skill required
   - Scalability ceiling
5. Analyze tradeoff dimensions for each
6. Recommend pragmatically
7. Provide contingency (when to move to next option)