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The Open Standard for Decision Intelligence Technology
Decision Intelligence (DI) is emerging as the critical discipline for navigating complexity in business, government, and society. OpenDI ensures this powerful technology develops as an open, accessible ecosystem—not a fragmented landscape controlled by a few large players.
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Software Engineering for Analytics
The equivalent of software engineering principles applied to analytics and AI systems
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Unified Framework
Integration of 2,000+ years of specialized disciplines into one cohesive approach
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Decision-Maker Focused
Methodology that starts with decision-makers' needs, then builds supporting technology
Decision Intelligence connects data, AI, and domain expertise to improve decision-making in complex, uncertain environments. DI helps you make better decisions by combining customer feedback, sales data, industry trends, and expert opinions into one clear picture.
OpenDI Standard
Decision Intelligence Roles and User Stories
Effective collaboration requires a shared language. This standard provides terminology for decision-makers, system builders, and stakeholders throughout the DI development lifecycle.
OpenDI Standard
OpenDI Standard API Specification
The OpenDI API specification provides a standardized method for sharing Causal Decision Models across the Decision Intelligence ecosystem. With a standard API, DI partners can focus on engineering the decisions that matter to them, instead of re-engineering another API structure.
OpenDI Standard
Causal Decision Model Data Schema
This standard defines the complete structure of decision intelligence models, enabling collaboration and sharing across industry partners, researchers, and hobbyists alike.
Technical Details
Format
OpenAPI 3.0.3
Schema Standard
JSON Schema Draft 07
Authentication
Multiple supported methods
Versioning Strategy
Semantic versioning
Implementation Benefits
Plug-and-play component integration
Vendor independence and flexibility
Reduced development costs
Future-proof architecture
Community-driven evolution
The Challenge We're Solving
Imagine trying to use the internet if every website required its own browser, or if emails from Gmail couldn't reach Outlook users. That's the fragmentation risk facing Decision Intelligence today.
As DI technology proliferates, different vendors, researchers, and organizations are building incompatible systems. This fragmentation increases costs, limits innovation, and prevents smaller players from participating—ultimately harming the decision-makers who need these tools most.
Increased Costs
Incompatible systems require custom integration work, driving up implementation expenses
Limited Innovation
Fragmentation creates barriers that prevent new ideas and solutions from reaching the market
Market Exclusion
Smaller players lack resources to participate, concentrating power among few large vendors
The Power of Open Standards
Technology industries follow a pattern: divergence (innovation explosion) followed by convergence (standardization). When standards emerge, markets explode with innovation and accessibility.
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Television
NTSC/PAL standards unified broadcasting
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Internet
TCP/IP and HTML protocols connected the world
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Broadband
DOCSIS standards democratized high-speed access
Decision Intelligence is at that crossroads now.
OpenDI creates the interoperability standards that will democratize DI technology for thousands of academic departments, software vendors, consultants, governments, and organizations worldwide—not just "big tech" firms.
How OpenDI Works: The Reference Architecture
OpenDI defines the standard components of a DI software system and how they communicate. Just like telephone systems defined handsets, wiring, and central offices, OpenDI specifies DI system components—allowing different organizations to build different parts while ensuring they work together.
Decision Makers Layer
People and systems making choices
Orchestration Component
Coordinates all system elements
Model Management
Stores and manages Causal Decision Models
Simulation Engines
Runs scenarios and predictions
Data Integration
Connects to external data sources
Visualization & Interface
Presents insights to users
Standard Components
Decision-Maker Roles
  • Strategic Decision Makers
  • Operational Decision Makers
  • Tactical Decision Makers
  • Analytical Support Roles
System Builder Roles
  • DI Architects
  • Model Engineers
  • Data Integration Specialists
  • Simulation Developers
  • User Experience Designers
User Story Framework
Standardized templates for capturing requirements, including:
  • Decision context and constraints
  • Information needs and sources
  • Success criteria and metrics
  • Stakeholder impact assessment
Working Examples of the Standards
See OpenDI standards in action. These open-source reference implementations demonstrate compliance with OpenDI specifications through fully functional examples you can run, study, and build upon.
CDD Authoring Tool
A web-based interface for creating and editing Causal Decision Diagrams (CDDs) that comply with the OpenDI CDM schema.
Features: Visual drag-and-drop model building, real-time validation against CDM schema, export/import OpenDI-compliant JSON, example models and templates
Simple Model API (Go)
A lightweight API server implementing the OpenDI API Specification for model management and basic simulation.
Features: RESTful endpoints following OpenAPI spec, model storage and version control, basic simulation engine, comprehensive API documentation
Docker Compose Authoring Tool
A containerized development environment for quickly spinning up OpenDI-compliant systems for testing and development.
Features: Pre-configured multi-component setup, all reference implementations included, sample data and models, ready for local development

Getting Started
Each implementation includes complete source code on GitHub, installation and setup instructions, usage documentation, example scenarios, and test suites demonstrating compliance.
Join the OpenDI Community
Be Part of the Future
OpenDI is building the foundation for the next generation of Decision Intelligence technology. Whether you're a developer, researcher, business leader, or technology enthusiast, there's a place for you in our community.
Together, we're creating standards that will democratize access to powerful decision-making tools and ensure DI technology remains open, accessible, and innovative.
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Join our vibrant community, explore resources, and contribute to the evolution of Decision Intelligence.
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