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A comprehensive thinking toolkit providing cognitive frameworks and mental models for better decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic reasoning.
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| name | Mental Models Library |
| description | A comprehensive thinking toolkit providing cognitive frameworks and mental models for better decision-making, problem-solving, and strategic reasoning. |
| category | thinking-toolkit |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| tags | ["mental-models","decision-making","critical-thinking","cognitive-frameworks","problem-solving","strategy","reasoning","rationality"] |
The Mental Models Library is a curated collection of cognitive frameworks designed to enhance thinking quality across diverse domains. It serves as a practical reference for navigating complex problems, making better decisions, and understanding the world more clearly.
This skill provides:
mental-models/
├── SKILL.md # This file - skill overview and index
├── core-philosophy.md # Foundation - why mental models matter
└── references/
├── decision-reasoning/ # Models for clear thinking and choice
├── strategy-competition/ # Frameworks for competitive advantage
├── systems-complexity/ # Understanding interconnected systems
├── psychology-behavior/ # Human behavior and cognition models
├── execution-learning/ # Implementation and improvement
├── navigation/ # Life decisions and direction
├── combinations/ # Using multiple models together
├── templates/ # Application frameworks and checklists
└── integration/ # Meta-frameworks for model selection
For immediate use:
Identify the Problem Type:
decision-reasoning/strategy-competition/systems-complexity/psychology-behavior/execution-learning/navigation/Select Relevant Models: Browse the appropriate category
Apply and Combine: Use multiple models for robust analysis
Review and Iterate: Update mental models based on outcomes
Frameworks for clearer thinking and better choices:
Tools for understanding competitive dynamics:
Understanding interconnected phenomena:
Models of human cognition and behavior:
Frameworks for action and improvement:
| Situation | Primary Models |
|---|---|
| Uncertain decision | Probabilistic thinking, Bayes, Expected value |
| Complex problem | Systems thinking, First principles |
| Understanding people | Psychology-behavior models |
| Competitive situation | Game theory, Strategy frameworks |
| Implementation challenge | Execution-learning frameworks |
| Life decisions | Navigation models |
All mental models in this library are evaluated against:
This library is a living resource. Models are:
This library draws from diverse sources:
{
"name": "mental-models",
"version": "2.0.0",
"description": "Comprehensive thinking toolkit with 45+ cognitive frameworks",
"author": "SOLO CORN SKILLS",
"category": ["thinking", "frameworks"],
"tags": ["mental-models", "decision-making", "cognitive-frameworks"]
}
{
"inputs": [
{
"name": "situation",
"type": "string",
"required": true,
"description": "Situation or problem to think about"
},
{
"name": "category",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Model category (decision-reasoning, strategy-competition, systems-complexity, psychology-behavior, execution-learning)"
},
{
"name": "specificModel",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "Specific model to use (e.g., first-principles, swot-analysis)"
}
]
}
{
"outputs": [
{
"name": "models",
"type": "array",
"description": "Recommended mental models with explanations"
},
{
"name": "application",
"type": "object",
"description": "How to apply the models to your situation"
},
{
"name": "insights",
"type": "array",
"description": "Key insights from model application"
}
]
}
async invoke(params: InvocationParams): Promise<SkillResult> {
// Execute mental model selection and application
// 1. Analyze situation and identify problem type
// 2. Select relevant models from library
// 3. Provide model explanations and context
// 4. Guide application to user's situation
// 5. Return results with insights
}
# Basic invocation
scs invoke mental-models --input '{"situation": "Making a major career decision"}'
# Interactive mode
scs invoke mental-models --interactive
# With specific category or model
scs invoke mental-models --input '{"situation": "Competitive strategy", "category": "strategy-competition"}'
scs invoke mental-models --input '{"situation": "My problem", "specificModel": "first-principles"}'
# Also available via scs models commands
scs models list
scs models show first-principles
scs models search "decision"
Last Updated: 2026-05-26 Version: 2.0.0