Second Opinion Skill

Use this skill when you need an alternative perspective on technical decisions, architecture choices, or implementation approaches.

Usage

Invoke the consultation script using the base directory shown above when this skill loads:

bash <base_directory>/scripts/consult.sh --message "your question" --files path1,path2,path3

Important:

• Replace <base_directory> with the actual "Base directory for this skill" path shown above
• The script will look for OPENAI_API_KEY in this order: .env.local, .env, system environment variable
• Default timeout is 30 minutes; match this in your Bash tool timeout parameter (1800000ms)
• Do NOT run in background—synchronous execution avoids polling overhead

Note on GPT-5 models: GPT-5 was released on August 7, 2025. Available variants: gpt-5, gpt-5-mini, gpt-5-nano, gpt-5-pro (thinking model). Default is gpt-5-pro-2025-10-06. Override via SECOND_OPINION_MODEL env var.

Context Responsibility

Critical: You must pass ALL relevant context. The peer consultant has no access to this codebase, conversation history, or project context beyond what you provide.

Include:

• Complete problem description
• Relevant code files (via --files)
• Constraints, requirements, decisions made
• Specific questions or areas for review

Interpretation Authority

You retain final judgment. The peer consultant provides alternative viewpoints, but you must:

• Evaluate responses against conversation context
• Reject/question suggestions that conflict with established requirements
• Apply your understanding of the full project context
• Make final decisions based on complete information

The peer opinion is input, not directive.