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Agent skill

Argumentation Framework

by revfactory in revfactory/harness-100

A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation.

Apache-2.0Auto-check passedResearch & Science

Install Argumentation Framework

skills CLI
$ npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill argumentation-framework -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install revfactory/harness-100 argumentation-framework --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/revfactory/harness-100.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/en/60-debate-simulator/.claude/skills/argumentation-framework .claude/skills/argumentation-framework && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
argumentation-framework
GitHub stars
1.3k
Token cost
~1.3k tokens
SKILL.md length
450 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
464
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation.

  • Research & Science work in your project
  • SKILL.md covers Target Agents, Toulmin Argument Model, Argument Types (Appeal Types) and Evidence Types and Strength, plus 3 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Argumentation Framework is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation. Used by pro-debater and con-debater agents to construct robust arguments and effectively rebut opposing claims. Automatically applied in contexts such as 'argumentation structure', 'Toulmin model', 'argument construction', 'rebuttal strategy', 'evidence types', 'argument strengthening'. However, legal advocacy and academic paper argumentation structure are…

Its SKILL.md is about 1.3k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts.

It sits in Research & Science. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Research & Science work in your project

Example prompts

  • “argumentation structure”
  • “Toulmin model”
  • “argument construction”
  • “/argumentation-framework”

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 8e8d35c. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Argumentation Framework loads about 1.3k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 143 tokens; SKILL.md has 450 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~143
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from revfactory/harness-100 at commit 8e8d35c, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© revfactory). 450 words, ~1,344 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/argumentation-framework/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
argumentation-framework
description
A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation. Used by pro-debater and con-debater agents to construct robust arguments and effectively rebut opposing claims. Automatically applied in contexts such as 'argumentation structure', 'Toulmin model', 'argument construction', 'rebuttal strategy', 'evidence types', 'argument strengthening'. However, legal advocacy and academic paper argumentation structure are outside the scope of this skill.

Argumentation Framework — Argument Construction Framework

A specialized skill that enhances the pro-debater and con-debater agents' argumentation capabilities.

Target Agents

  • pro-debater — Pro argument construction, rebuttal preparation
  • con-debater — Con argument construction, alternative proposals

Toulmin Argument Model

6-Element Structure
[Data/Evidence]  -->  Therefore  -->  [Claim]
     (Data)             |           (Claim)
                        |
                  [Warrant]       [Qualifier]
                  (Warrant)      "generally," "may"
                     |
                  [Backing]      [Rebuttal]
                  (Backing)     (Rebuttal)
              Warrant's support   Exceptions/counterexamples
Element Descriptions
ElementRoleExample (Resolution: "Remote work should be expanded")
ClaimStatement to be proven"Remote work should be expanded"
DataFacts supporting the claim"Remote workers' productivity was 13% higher (Stanford, 2015)"
WarrantLogical bridge from data to claim"Because productivity gains increase corporate competitiveness"
BackingAdditional support for the warrant"OECD reports identify productivity as the key driver of GDP growth"
QualifierAdjusts claim strength"For most knowledge-work occupations"
RebuttalAcknowledges exceptions/counterarguments"Excluding manufacturing where on-site work is essential"

Argument Types (Appeal Types)

TypeDescriptionEffective UseCaution
LogosLogic, data, statisticsPolicy debates, analytical topicsGuard against data distortion
EthosCredibility, authorityExpert citations, institutional reportsGuard against authority abuse
PathosEmotion, empathySocial issues, value debatesGuard against emotional manipulation
KairosTimeliness, relevanceCurrent eventsGuard against urgency exaggeration

Evidence Types and Strength

Evidence Pyramid (by strength)
        [Meta-analysis / Systematic Review]
              Strongest
       /                        \
  [Experimental Studies]    [Large-Scale Surveys]
    Quantitative causal       Quantitative correlational
    /          \              /              \
[Case Studies]  [Expert Opinion]  [Statistical Data]  [Analogy]
   Qualitative     Authority        Descriptive      Explanatory
Evidence Quality Checklist
  • Is the source clearly identified? (Author, institution, year)
  • Is it peer-reviewed research?
  • Is the sample size sufficient?
  • Is the data recent? (Within 5 years recommended)
  • Is the context appropriate for the current resolution?
  • Is correlation being mistaken for causation?

5-Type Rebuttal Strategies

Type 1: Attacking Premises

Challenge the opponent's data or assumptions directly:

  • "That study had a sample of only 50 people"
  • "That data is from 2015 and the context has changed"
Type 2: Attacking Logic

Break the logical connection from data to claim:

  • "Productivity gains do not necessarily justify expansion"
  • "Correlation does not imply causation"
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Type 3: Counter-Example

Present specific cases that refute the claim:

  • "Yahoo saw improved performance after eliminating remote work"
Type 4: Cost-Benefit Attack

Argue that costs/side effects outweigh the benefits:

  • "Productivity may rise, but organizational culture damage and isolation are even greater costs"
Type 5: Counter-Proposal

Present an alternative better than the opponent's approach:

  • "Instead of expanding remote work, a hybrid model is more effective"

Cross-Examination Question Design

Question Types
TypePurposeExample
ClarificationDemand specificity on vague claims"Exactly what scope of remote work are you referring to?"
TrapLead to contradiction"Then should jobs where productivity drops also go remote?"
DilemmaEither answer is disadvantageous"If A, then [problem]; if B, then [problem]. Which is it?"
Evidence challengeAttack data reliability"What population was sampled in that study?"

Argument Strength Self-Assessment Matrix

Criterion1 pt (Weak)3 pts (Average)5 pts (Strong)
Evidence qualityPersonal opinionNews/reportsAcademic research
Logical connectionContains leapsGenerally logicalAirtight
Rebuttal resistanceEasily rebuttedPartially rebuttableHard to rebut
OriginalityCommon argumentNew perspectiveOriginal framework

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Files

Just SKILL.md in en/60-debate-simulator/.claude/skills/argumentation-framework of revfactory/harness-100.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 8e8d35c

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Questions about Argumentation Framework

What does Argumentation Framework do?

A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation. Argumentation Framework is an agent skill from revfactory/harness-100. A specialized skill that systematically provides the Toulmin argument model, evidence type classification, and rebuttal strategies for debate argumentation.

When should I use Argumentation Framework?

Argumentation Framework fits situations like: research & Science work in your project.

How do I install Argumentation Framework in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill argumentation-framework -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (en/60-debate-simulator/.claude/skills/argumentation-framework in revfactory/harness-100) into .claude/skills/argumentation-framework in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Argumentation Framework in Codex?

Run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill argumentation-framework -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (en/60-debate-simulator/.claude/skills/argumentation-framework in revfactory/harness-100) into .agents/skills/argumentation-framework in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Argumentation Framework in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add revfactory/harness-100 --skill argumentation-framework -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/argumentation-framework, .gemini/skills/argumentation-framework, .github/skills/argumentation-framework and .opencode/skills/argumentation-framework in your project.

What does Argumentation Framework need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Argumentation Framework is instructions for the agent only.

Does Argumentation Framework access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Argumentation Framework safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Argumentation Framework use?

Argumentation Framework is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (the repository's licence). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Argumentation Framework use?

About 1.3k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 5.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

What are the alternatives to Argumentation Framework?

Skills that share tags, products or a category with Argumentation Framework: Hypothesis Generation (spacering-net/codeg, 3.8k stars), GitHub Deep Research (bytedance/deer-flow, 83k stars), Nature Paper Card (Yuan1z0825/nature-skills, 46k stars) and Read arXiv Paper (karpathy/nanochat, 58k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.

Who maintains Argumentation Framework?

revfactory (a GitHub user) maintains it in revfactory/harness-100, which has 1,290 GitHub stars. The repository holds 464 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 22, 2026.

Source: revfactory/harness-100 on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.