Core Concepts

Understand the fundamental concepts behind Arbtr's decision management system.

The Graph

The decision graph is Arbtr's core differentiator. Learn how to read and navigate it.

The six relationship types and when to use each: depends_on, conflicts_with, supersedes, and more.

Organize decisions into architectural clusters for better navigation and team ownership.

The decision record schema: title, context, positions, arguments, and lifecycle.

Options being considered in a decision. Each position can have arguments for and against.

Claims with evidence that support or oppose positions. The building blocks of debate.

How team members express preferences. Votes inform but don't bind—the owner decides.

Decision weight: Anchor, Committed, Standard, Tentative. How durable is this decision?

Link external resources like GitHub PRs, Linear issues, and documentation to your decisions.

Sandbox environments for exploring what-if decision chains before committing to main.