rethink

name	rethink
description	Review a bug fix proposal and evaluate whether it is the cleanest solution. Use when you want to critically assess a fix for root cause alignment, simplicity, consistency, technical debt, side effects, and idiomatic alternatives. If improvements exist, propose a better fix and explain why.
metadata	{"author":"Yiheng Tao","version":"0.0.1"}

Rethink

When to Invoke

Use this skill when an AI proposes a fix.

What to Think

Review this bug fix proposal and evaluate whether it is the cleanest solution. Consider the following:

• Does the fix address the root cause rather than a symptom?
• Is the implementation simple and consistent with the existing codebase?
• Could it introduce technical debt, hidden side effects, or future maintenance issues?
• Is there a cleaner or more idiomatic alternative?
• If improvements exist, suggest a better approach and explain why.
• If the original proposal is already the cleanest solution, say so and proceed with it. Rethinking does not require changing the approach — confirming the original fix with clear reasoning is a valid and valuable outcome.