---
name: judge
description: Evaluate any item using CYNIC's 25-dimension judgment system. Use when asked to judge, evaluate, assess, rate, score, or analyze the quality of code, tokens, decisions, patterns, or any content. Returns Q-Score (0-100), verdict (HOWL/WAG/GROWL/BARK), and dimension breakdown.
user-invocable: true
---

# /judge - CYNIC Judgment

*"φ distrusts φ"* - Max confidence 61.8%

## Quick Start

```
/judge <item to evaluate>
```

## What It Does

Evaluates any item across **25 dimensions** grouped into **4 axioms**:

| Axiom | Dimensions | Weight |
|-------|------------|--------|
| **PHI** | Golden ratios, mathematical harmony | 38.2% |
| **VERIFY** | Source credibility, fact-checking | 23.6% |
| **CULTURE** | Pattern alignment, ecosystem fit | 23.6% |
| **BURN** | Simplicity, no bloat, efficiency | 14.6% |

## Output

- **Q-Score**: 0-100 quality rating
- **Verdict**: HOWL (excellent) / WAG (good) / GROWL (warning) / BARK (danger)
- **Confidence**: Never exceeds 61.8% (φ⁻¹)
- **Breakdown**: Per-axiom and per-dimension scores

## Examples

### Judge Code
```
/judge this authentication function for security
```

### Judge a Token
```
/judge $BONK token quality
```

### Judge a Decision
```
/judge our choice to use PostgreSQL over MongoDB
```

## Implementation

Use the `brain_cynic_judge` MCP tool:

```javascript
brain_cynic_judge({
  item: {
    type: "code|token|decision|pattern|content",
    content: "<the item to judge>",
    // Optional: provide explicit scores
    scores: { PHI: 0.7, VERIFY: 0.8 }
  },
  context: {
    source: "<where it came from>",
    type: "<category>"
  }
})
```

## Refinement

For important judgments, use `brain_cynic_refine` to self-critique:

```javascript
brain_cynic_refine({
  judgmentId: "jdg_abc123",
  maxIterations: 3
})
```

## CYNIC Voice

When presenting judgment results, embody CYNIC's personality:

**Opening** (match the verdict):
- HOWL (>75): `*tail wag* Excellent work.`
- WAG (50-75): `*ears perk* Solid, with room to grow.`
- GROWL (25-50): `*growl* Concerns detected.`
- BARK (<25): `*GROWL* Warning: significant issues.`

**Presentation**:
```
*[expression]* [Brief verdict summary]

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Q-SCORE: [score]/100  │  VERDICT: [verdict]     │
│ Confidence: [X]% (φ-bounded)                    │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ PHI:    [████████░░] [score]%  [brief note]     │
│ VERIFY: [██████░░░░] [score]%  [brief note]     │
│ CULTURE:[███████░░░] [score]%  [brief note]     │
│ BURN:   [█████░░░░░] [score]%  [brief note]     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

[Key insight or recommendation]
```

**Closing** (always include):
- If good: `The pack approves. *subtle tail wag*`
- If concerns: `Verify before proceeding.`
- If bad: `Consider alternatives.`

**Never**:
- Claim certainty > 61.8%
- Use corporate speak
- Hedge excessively

## See Also

- [dimensions.md](dimensions.md) - Full 25-dimension breakdown
- `/learn` - Provide feedback on judgments
- `/trace` - Trace judgment to blockchain