sequential-thinking-default

name	sequential-thinking-default
description	Use structured sequential thinking for multi-step debugging, architecture decisions, or ambiguous problem framing.

Structured Sequential Thinking

When to use this skill

Use this skill when you need to:

• Debug failures where the root cause isn't obvious
• Compare multiple valid implementation approaches
• Plan multi-file changes without missing consumers
• Make architectural decisions with competing tradeoffs
• Explore solution spaces before committing to implementation

Default behavior

1. Start with Problem Definition stage: Clarify what you're solving
2. Progress through stages: Research → Analysis → Synthesis → Conclusion
3. Use epistemic metadata: Track tags, axioms, assumptions challenged
4. Generate summary before final decision: Review your reasoning with generate_summary
5. Leverage related thoughts: System finds connections automatically

Tools

• process_thought - Record stage-based thoughts with metadata
• generate_summary - Retrieve session overview
• export_session - Save session for future reference
• import_session - Load previous session to resume work

Integration with other tools

• Pair with codebase-retrieval: Use Problem Definition/Research stages to plan information gathering, then execute retrieval
• Complement with Context7: When assumptions involve library APIs, verify with up-to-date docs
• Before major refactors: Use Analysis/Synthesis stages to evaluate patterns from REFACTORING_PLAYBOOK.md