| name | sequential-thinking |
| description | Structured thinking process for complex analysis. Supports revision, branching, and dynamic adjustment. |
| autoInvoke | false |
| priority | high |
| triggers | ["complex problem","need to think through","analyze step by step"] |
| user-invocable | false |
AI-consumed reference. Optimized for Claude to read during execution.
Human-readable explanation: see docs/architecture/HIERARCHICAL_PLANNING.md
or docs/getting-started/ depending on topic.
Sequential Thinking
Use for complex problems requiring structured analysis before solution.
Pattern
Thought 1/N: [Initial analysis — observations, assumptions]
Thought 2/N: [Build on previous — deeper analysis, connections]
Thought 3/N [REVISION of 1]: [Correct earlier assumptions — what was wrong, corrected view]
Thought 4/N [BRANCH A]: [Alternative approach — different angle, trade-offs]
Thought 5/N [FINAL]: [Synthesize solution — recommended approach, key decisions]
Dynamic Adjustment
- Expand (complexity increases): add thoughts (N+1)
- Contract (simpler than expected): skip to FINAL
- Branch (multiple valid paths): create BRANCH A/B/C
When to Use
use_cases[5]{scenario,thoughts}:
Architecture design,5-8
Bug root cause,3-5
Performance optimization,4-6
Security analysis,5-7
Refactoring strategy,4-6
Use for problems requiring exploration before solution. Not for straightforward tasks.
