problem-solving

name	problem-solving
description	Universal sequential thinking patterns for complex problem analysis
license	MIT
compatibility	opencode
metadata	{"related_knowledge_management":"For storing problem-solving insights, use skill `knowledge-management`","related_issue_tracking":"For tracking problem-solving tasks, use skill `issue-tracking`"}

Problem Solving

What I Do

Provide universal patterns for structured problem analysis and solution development that work across different domains and projects.

Universal Problem-Solving Framework

Sequential Thinking Process

# Universal problem-solving workflow
from sequential_thinking import sequential_thinking

result = sequential_thinking(
    thought="Analyze the problem from multiple angles",
    nextThoughtNeeded=True,
    thoughtNumber=1,
    totalThoughts=5,
    isRevision=False
)

Universal Thought Patterns

Analysis Patterns:

• Decomposition: Break problems into smaller components
• Abstraction: Identify core principles independent of implementation
• Analogy: Find similar problems with known solutions
• Verification: Test hypotheses systematically

Cross-Domain Examples

# Universal problem analysis
thoughts = [
    {
        "thought": "Identify core requirements independent of technology",
        "type": "abstraction"
    },
    {
        "thought": "Break into UI, logic, and data components",
        "type": "decomposition"
    },
    {
        "thought": "Compare with similar authentication systems",
        "type": "analogy"
    }
]

When to Use Me

Use this skill when:

• Analyzing complex, cross-domain problems
• Creating reusable solution patterns
• Standardizing problem-solving approaches
• Building organizational problem-solving frameworks

Universal Integration

Decision Documentation

# Universal decision recording
store_memory(
    type="decision",
    title="Universal architecture choice",
    content="Chose X over Y because of Z reasons",
    tags=["architecture", "decision", "universal"],
    relationships=["ADDRESSES:problem-123"]
)

Pattern Extraction

# Universal pattern extraction
if solution_is_reusable:
    store_memory(
        type="code_pattern",
        title="Universal solution pattern",
        content="Reusable code and explanation",
        tags=["pattern", "universal", domain_tags]
    )

Best Practices

1. Standardization: Use consistent thought patterns across projects
2. Documentation: Record all major decisions and insights
3. Reusability: Extract patterns from specific solutions
4. Collaboration: Share problem-solving approaches across teams

Compatibility

Works with:

• Any complex problem domain
• Cross-project knowledge systems
• Organizational learning frameworks
• Universal solution libraries