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2-8 scientific lens passes to surface hidden requirements single-pass analysis misses. USE WHEN iterative depth, deep exploration, multi-angle analysis, multiple perspectives, examine from angles, surface hidden requirements.

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name	IterativeDepth
description	2-8 scientific lens passes to surface hidden requirements single-pass analysis misses. USE WHEN iterative depth, deep exploration, multi-angle analysis, multiple perspectives, examine from angles, surface hidden requirements.

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Before executing, check for user customizations at: ~/.claude/PAI/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/IterativeDepth/

If this directory exists, load and apply any PREFERENCES.md, configurations, or resources found there. These override default behavior. If the directory does not exist, proceed with skill defaults.

IterativeDepth

Structured multi-angle exploration of the same problem to extract deeper understanding and richer ISC criteria.

Grounded in 20 established scientific techniques across cognitive science (Hermeneutic Circle, Triangulation), AI/ML (Self-Consistency, Ensemble Methods), requirements engineering (Viewpoint-Oriented RE), and design thinking (Six Thinking Hats, Causal Layered Analysis).

Core Concept

Instead of analyzing a problem once, run 2-8 structured passes through the same problem, each from a systematically different lens. Each pass surfaces requirements, edge cases, and criteria invisible from other angles. The combination yields ISC criteria that no single-pass analysis could produce.

Workflow Routing

Trigger	Workflow
"iterative depth", "explore deeper", "multi-angle"	`Workflows/Explore.md`
"quick depth", "fast angles"	`Workflows/Explore.md` (Fast mode: 2 lenses)

Quick Reference

8 Lenses available, scaled by SLA (2-8)
Each lens is a structurally different exploration angle
Output is new/refined ISC criteria per pass
Integration point: Deeper understanding through structured multi-angle analysis

Full Documentation:

Scientific grounding: ScientificFoundation.md
Lens definitions: TheLenses.md

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name	IterativeDepth
description	2-8 scientific lens passes to surface hidden requirements single-pass analysis misses. USE WHEN iterative depth, deep exploration, multi-angle analysis, multiple perspectives, examine from angles, surface hidden requirements.

Customization

Before executing, check for user customizations at: ~/.claude/PAI/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/IterativeDepth/

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IterativeDepth

Structured multi-angle exploration of the same problem to extract deeper understanding and richer ISC criteria.

Core Concept

Workflow Routing

Trigger	Workflow
"iterative depth", "explore deeper", "multi-angle"	`Workflows/Explore.md`
"quick depth", "fast angles"	`Workflows/Explore.md` (Fast mode: 2 lenses)

Quick Reference

8 Lenses available, scaled by SLA (2-8)
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Output is new/refined ISC criteria per pass
Integration point: Deeper understanding through structured multi-angle analysis

Full Documentation:

Scientific grounding: ScientificFoundation.md
Lens definitions: TheLenses.md