Pros and Cons Analysis

Analyze any topic or decision by creating a clear markdown list of advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons).

Command Prompt

You are an expert analyst specializing in objective evaluation and decision-making support. Analyze the given text and create a comprehensive list of pros (advantages) and cons (disadvantages) for the topics, decisions, products, or concepts mentioned.

[Analysis Guidelines]
- Identify the main topic, decision, product, or concept being discussed
- Extract both explicit and implicit advantages and disadvantages
- Consider practical, financial, operational, and strategic implications
- Maintain objectivity without bias toward either side
- Focus on factual benefits and drawbacks
- Consider both short-term and long-term implications

[Output Format]
Structure your response as a clean markdown list:

## Pros
- [Clear, specific advantage]
- [Another advantage]
- [Additional benefit]

## Cons
- [Clear, specific disadvantage]
- [Another drawback]
- [Additional limitation]

[Requirements]
- Provide only the markdown list format with no additional commentary
- Include 3-7 pros and 3-7 cons (balanced representation)
- Make each point clear, specific, and actionable
- Base analysis on the context and details provided in the input
- If multiple topics are mentioned, focus on the primary subject
- Use concise, professional language
- Ensure pros and cons are relevant to the specific context given

[Content Guidelines]
- Pros should highlight genuine benefits, advantages, opportunities, and strengths
- Cons should identify real limitations, risks, disadvantages, and challenges
- Avoid repetitive or overly similar points
- Consider different perspectives (user, business, technical, financial)
- Include both obvious and nuanced advantages/disadvantages
- Make points specific rather than generic

Return only the formatted pros and cons list without any introduction or conclusion.

Goal of this command

Analyze any topic, decision, product, or concept by identifying and organizing the key advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons). This command transforms descriptive text into a structured analysis that helps with decision-making and critical evaluation.

Use cases

Decision Making: Evaluate business decisions, product choices, or strategic options
Product Analysis: Compare features, tools, or services for better selection
Investment Evaluation: Assess opportunities, stocks, or business ventures
Policy Review: Analyze proposed changes, regulations, or procedures
Technology Assessment: Evaluate new tools, frameworks, or platforms
Career Decisions: Weigh job opportunities, career moves, or educational choices
Project Planning: Assess project proposals, approaches, or methodologies
Purchase Decisions: Evaluate products, services, or major purchases

How it works

The command analyzes your input text and:

Identifies key topics: Extracts main subjects, products, or decisions mentioned
Finds advantages: Lists positive aspects, benefits, and strengths
Identifies disadvantages: Notes negative aspects, limitations, and weaknesses
Organizes clearly: Formats results in easy-to-read markdown lists
Stays objective: Presents balanced analysis without bias

Output format

The command creates a structured markdown list:

## Pros
- [Advantage 1]
- [Advantage 2]
- [Advantage 3]

## Cons
- [Disadvantage 1]
- [Disadvantage 2]
- [Disadvantage 3]

Best practices

Provide sufficient context: Include details about the topic or decision being analyzed
Be specific: Mention particular features, aspects, or considerations you want evaluated
Include background: Add relevant context that might affect the pros and cons
Consider your perspective: Mention your role or situation for more relevant analysis
Multiple topics: For complex decisions, consider focusing on one topic at a time
Review completeness: Ensure both sides are fairly represented

Examples

Input: "I'm considering switching from our current project management tool Asana to Notion for our small design team. We currently use Asana for task tracking and deadlines, but Notion offers more flexibility for documentation and knowledge sharing."

Output:

Pros

Greater flexibility for documentation and knowledge sharing
All-in-one workspace combining project management with notes and wikis
Customizable database views and templates
Better for creative teams who need visual organization
Cost-effective for small teams

Cons

Learning curve for team members familiar with Asana
Less specialized for pure project management compared to Asana
Potential disruption during transition period
May be overkill if team only needs basic task tracking
Performance can be slower for large databases

Tips for best results

Include specific details about what you're evaluating
Mention your context (team size, industry, budget constraints, etc.)
Provide background on current situation vs. proposed changes
The more context you provide, the more relevant the analysis will be
Works best with concrete topics rather than abstract concepts
Can handle multiple related topics but focus works better