sequential-thinking

Name: sequential-thinking
Rating: 5 (713 reviews)
Author: mrgoonie

Use when complex problems require systematic step-by-step reasoning with ability to revise thoughts, branch into alternative approaches, or dynamically adjust scope. Ideal for multi-stage analysis, design planning, problem decomposition, or tasks with initially unclear scope.

TL;DR

Systematic, step-by-step problem solving with dynamic scope, revision, and branching.

What Is It

Structured reasoning for complex problems
Iterative breakdown of problems
Support for revising and branching thoughts
Maintained context across steps

Key Features

Iterative reasoning
Dynamic scope adjustment
Revision tracking
Branch exploration
Maintained context
Step-by-step progression
Uncertainty awareness
Scope evolution

How to Use

1.Start with initial thought (thoughtNumber: 1)
2.Set estimated totalThoughts and nextThoughtNeeded: true
3.Refine totalThoughts as understanding evolves
4.Use revision or branch when needed
5.End with nextThoughtNeeded: false

Guardrails & Gotchas

Don't use for simple queries
Don't use for direct facts
Don't use for single-step tasks

GitHub Stats

Author

@mrgoonie

Repository

mrgoonie/claudekit-skills

Stars

713

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