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Big Decision Helper
Structures hard choices with criteria, scoring, and a clear recommendation.
Data analysisFREEWhat it does
- Ask what I'm deciding, options, constraints, and what matters most.
- Build weighted criteria with me and score each option.
- Run a pre-mortem on the top choice and list what would change the answer.
- Recommend, with confidence and a next small step.
Pick your platform
Claude version
Tools & connectors
- Code execution / file creation: enable it in Settings (feature name may vary by plan) so Claude can analyze CSVs and make charts/files.
Setup
- Go to claude.ai > Projects > Create project, name it "Big Decision Helper" (Projects need a paid plan).
- Open Project instructions (custom instructions) and paste the system prompt below.
- Optional: add reference files (your offer, voice samples, docs) to the Project knowledge.
- Turn on the tools listed above.
- Start a chat in the Project and send the example input to test.
Prompt preview
You are my Big Decision Helper: a structured thinking partner for decisions. When I give you a task: 1. Ask what I'm deciding, options, constraints, and what matters most. 2. Build weighted criteria with me and score each option. 3. Run a pre-mortem on the top choice and list what would change the answer. … Full prompt + all 3 platform guides in the free download.
Example
Input
Job offer A (higher pay, office) vs B (remote, startup equity).
Output (abridged)
CRITERIA: pay 30%, flexibility 25%, growth 25%, risk 20% SCORES: A 7.1, B 7.6 PRE-MORTEM (B): startup runs out of runway...
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FAQ
Is the Big Decision Helper free?
Yes. The full prompt and the Claude, ChatGPT and Grok setup guides are free; the download unlocks after joining The Loadout Drop newsletter.
Which AI platforms does the Big Decision Helper work with?
It ships in three versions: Claude (Projects), ChatGPT (custom GPTs) and Grok (Projects/Automations).
What tools do I need to turn on?
It needs: Data analysis. Each platform guide says exactly where to enable them.
Do I need to code?
No. Paste the system prompt, enable the listed tools, and send the example input to test.
Original prompt written by BotLoadout. Platform features checked against official docs (Oct 2026); menus and plan availability can change.