What is the SCQA framework?

SCQA stands for Situation, Complication, Question, and Answer. It is a logic-driven narrative structure used to create compelling arguments and clear introductions for complex topics.

Can I use this for non-technical writing?

Yes, while designed for developer workflows, the SCQA structure is a universal tool for business communication, marketing, and persuasive storytelling.

Does it support the Pyramid Principle?

Absolutely. The skill uses SCQA to hook the reader and then applies the Pyramid Principle to organize supporting evidence and arguments hierarchically.

How does this skill improve my documentation?

It helps you establish common ground before introducing problems, ensuring readers understand the context and urgency of your technical solutions.

SCQA Narrative Framework

Name: SCQA Narrative Framework
Author: applied-artificial-intelligence

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Content Management

Structures complex information into compelling narratives using the McKinsey Situation-Complication-Question-Answer model.

The SCQA Narrative Framework skill equips Claude with the McKinsey-standard methodology for crafting persuasive communications and structured documentation. By establishing a non-controversial situation, introducing a disrupting complication, posing a pivotal question, and delivering a targeted answer, this skill ensures that technical explanations and business proposals are logically sound and emotionally engaging. It is an essential tool for developers and managers who need to justify architectural decisions, write impactful blog posts, or create project documentation that clearly communicates value to stakeholders.

Key Features

01Standardized SCQA narrative generation

02Support for pattern variations (SCQ, SCA, CSA)

03Persuasive positioning statement construction

04Integration with Minto's Pyramid Principle

05Opening hook and executive summary templates

0618 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Creating persuasive project proposals and RFCs

02Writing technical articles or engineering blog posts

03Structuring executive summaries for complex documentation

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add applied-artificial-intelligence/claude-code-toolkit scqa-framework

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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