> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ins-pi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ins-pi.com/command/prior-v26.0/features/recommendation.md).

# Recommendations

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Previous release**

This page describes the release before v26.0, which used the classic ServiceNow forms and lists. It is kept for reference. The current documentation has no separate page for this topic yet. See [The Portal](/command/the-portal/portal.md) for how the current version works.
{% endhint %}

A Recommendation specifies a Portfolio Elements future based on analysis and assessments results. The pre-defined and extensible recommendations are:

* Consolidate
* Discontinue
* Introduce
* Optimize
* Outsource
* Replace
* Standardize
* Sustain

## Recommendation Field

The Recommendation field shows the latest updated recommendation.

## Recommendation Tab

The Recommendation Tab displays all available recommendations.

**A** – The New button opens the Recommendation Form to create a new Recommendation.

**B** – Shows the Recommendation.

**C** – Target date by which the Recommendation should be implemented. Typically, a project will execute the transformation, making it important to compare the Recommendation against the Internal Lifecycle of the Portfolio Element.

**D** – Optional description explaining the motivation behind the Recommendation.

![1514](https://414746897-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fx4mE784snR9Eb8oVrk4e%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-2f72a9300b0f32c068cf6fd0c9234490f8d68b3d%2F9e5032a-recommendation_tab.png?alt=media)

The list view can be extended to see the last update date and the person who has done the update.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.ins-pi.com/command/prior-v26.0/features/recommendation.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.