Combine rules with retrieved explanations
Use a rules engine for the decision and retrieval from policy docs for the explanation.
- What they did
- A developer described a setup where a Rete rules engine handled decisions for things like loans, fraud, and triage. The result was meant to be repeatable and easy to audit. A retrieval step then pulled from the organization’s own documents so an LLM could explain why the verdict was reached, and an MCP server was mentioned as available.
- How it went
- No performance numbers or test results were given. The page only laid out the split between deciding with rules and explaining with retrieval, without showing limits or success metrics.
- Tips
- Keep the decision logic separate from the explanation layer so the audit trail stays clear. If you want setup details, MCP information, or pricing, check the site directly.
Try it yourself with Claude Code
Build a small decision system for [use case] using the rules in [policy document or rule list]. For each case I provide, return: 1) the final decision, 2) the specific rules that triggered, and 3) a plain-English explanation based only on the retrieved policy text. Before you do anything irreversible such as sending, submitting, deleting, or charging a payment, pause and ask me to confirm. Test the system on these [number] sample cases: [paste cases]. After each one, show the audit trail so I can review it.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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