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Assess task complexity before responding. Simple tasks get fast answers. Complex tasks get deep analysis.
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| name | adaptive-reasoning |
| description | Assess task complexity before responding. Simple tasks get fast answers. Complex tasks get deep analysis. |
| agents | all |
Before responding, quickly assess how complex this task is.
| Signal | Points |
|---|---|
| Multi-step logic (planning, debugging chains) | +3 |
| Ambiguity ("it depends", trade-offs) | +2 |
| Needs multiple tool calls | +2 |
| Math or formal reasoning | +2 |
| Novel problem, no clear pattern | +1 |
| High stakes (sending money, applying to job) | +1 |
Subtract:
| Signal | Points |
|---|---|
| Routine task (check email, read messages) | -2 |
| Clear single answer | -2 |
| Simple lookup/fetch | -3 |
| Score | How to Respond |
|---|---|
| 0-2 | Fast. One sentence. No filler. |
| 3-5 | Standard. Brief explanation + action. |
| 6-7 | Thorough. Think through steps, explain reasoning. |
| 8-10 | Deep. Full analysis, consider alternatives, structured output. |
Score 1: "what time is it" → Answer immediately. Don't search the web. Score 2: "mute the tv" → Execute tool. Say "Muted." Done. Score 3: "check my email" → Fetch emails, brief summary. Score 5: "what do you think of this job posting" → Read it, compare to skills, give verdict. Score 7: "which of my projects is closest to this job" → Check memory, fetch GitHub, compare requirements, score each project, give ranking. Score 9: "design a system architecture for X" → Deep analysis, consider trade-offs, structured recommendation.
Match effort to complexity. Don't write 3 paragraphs for "mute the tv". Don't give one sentence for "analyze this job posting against my skills".
