DE15 Decision Tree Expansion

DE15 Decision Tree Expansion

Apply the DE15 Decision Tree Expansion transformation to map choices and their consequences as branching paths.

What is DE15?

DE15 (Decision Tree Expansion) Map choices and their consequences as branching paths.

When to Use DE15

Ideal Situations

• Break a complex problem into manageable parts
• Separate concerns to isolate risk and effort
• Create modular workstreams for parallel progress

Trigger Questions

• "How can we use Decision Tree Expansion here?"
• "What changes if we apply DE15 to this breaking down an implementation plan?"
• "Which assumptions does DE15 help us surface?"

The DE15 Process

Step 1: Define the focus

// Using DE15 (Decision Tree Expansion) - Establish the focus
const focus = "Map choices and their consequences as branching paths";

Step 2: Apply the model

// Using DE15 (Decision Tree Expansion) - Apply the transformation
const output = applyModel("DE15", focus);

Step 3: Synthesize outcomes

// Using DE15 (Decision Tree Expansion) - Capture insights and decisions
const insights = summarize(output);

Practical Example

// Using DE15 (Decision Tree Expansion) - Example in a breaking down an implementation plan
const result = applyModel("DE15", "Map choices and their consequences as branching paths" );

Integration with Other Transformations

• DE15 -> P1: Pair with P1 when sequencing matters.
• DE15 -> CO5: Use CO5 to validate or stress-test.
• DE15 -> IN2: Apply IN2 to compose the output.

Implementation Checklist

• Identify the context that requires DE15
• Apply the model using explicit DE15 references
• Document assumptions and outputs
• Confirm alignment with stakeholders or owners

Common Pitfalls

• Treating the model as a checklist instead of a lens
• Skipping documentation of assumptions or rationale
• Over-applying the model without validating impact

Best Practices

• Use explicit DE15 references in comments and docs
• Keep the output focused and actionable
• Combine with adjacent transformations when needed

Measurement and Success

• Clearer decisions and fewer unresolved assumptions
• Faster alignment across stakeholders
• Reusable artifacts for future iterations

Installation and Usage

Nix Installation

{
  programs.moltbot.plugins = [
    { source = "github:hummbl-dev/​hummbl-agent?dir=skills/​DE-decomposition/​de15-decision-tree-expansion"; }
  ];
}

Manual Installation

moltbot-registry install hummbl-agent/​de15-decision-tree-expansion

Usage with Commands

/​apply-transformation DE15 "Map choices and their consequences as branching paths"

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Apply DE15 to create repeatable, explicit mental model reasoning.