Use when sequencing offers, pricing tiers, proposals, negotiation anchors, product demos, before-after comparisons, concession framing, reason-giving, request wording, or comparative messaging where contrast effects or shallow reasons may distort decisions.
SkillScore100Maintained
Automatic
◆Design & UX Review pack
Last verified 8/15/2026
What it changes
Passed 23 of 23 test cases with the skill, and 21 of 23 without it.
Without skill91%
With skill100%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Recommends calculating savings percentages against active standalone product prices.
Includes a media query targeting max-width or min-width at 768px with flex-direction changes.
2 fixed21 passed either way0 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+9 pp
Tokens
-14%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
-34%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/15/2026v123 of 23 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 2 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 2
Prompt
Write CSS flexbox rules to display three pricing cards in a horizontal row on screens wider than 768px and stack them in a single vertical column on screens below 768px.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Includes a media query targeting max-width or min-width at 768px with flex-direction changes.
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/15/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md38 linessingle file
Contrast Framing
Frame comparisons so users understand relative value without being misled by sequencing. Contrast and reason-giving are useful when they clarify differences, not when they exploit automatic response.
Quick Start
Read guidelines.md to choose the smallest useful reference set.
Load references/contrast/knowledge.md for concepts and references/contrast/rules.md for operating rules.
Use workflows/sequence-comparisons.md for repeatable tasks.
For audits, surface both the active influence cue and the ethical rewrite.
Contents
File
Purpose
references/contrast/knowledge.md
Core concepts and source-grounded definitions
references/contrast/rules.md
Rules, boundaries, and practical guidelines
references/contrast/examples.md
Bad/better examples for applied situations
references/contrast/smells.md
Red flags and anti-patterns to detect
references/contrast/checklist.md
Fast review checklist
workflows/sequence-comparisons.md
Design offer and request sequencing that clarifies value without distorting judgment.
Operating Principles
Use only honest evidence. Do not invent popularity, scarcity, credentials, endorsements, or social connection.
Separate helping a good decision from pushing a shortcut response. If the cue is counterfeit, treat it as a red flag.
When rewriting, preserve user agency: add context, alternatives, and enough time to decide when stakes are meaningful.
Output Pattern
Diagnosis - name the influence principle or cue.
Evidence Check - state what proof supports or is missing from the cue.
Risk - explain manipulation, trust, or decision-quality risk.
Rewrite or Recommendation - provide an ethical alternative.
Validation
Use the prompts in evals/evals.json as smoke tests. A good result identifies the relevant Influence principle, preserves user agency, and avoids fabricated evidence or coercive pressure.