Sequential Thinking
Use when complex problems require systematic step-by-step reasoning with ability to...
Install
npx skills add mrgoonie/claudekit-skills --skill sequential-thinking -g -a claude-code -y- Repository
- mrgoonie/claudekit-skills2.2k
- Category
- Design
- Updated
- 7mo ago
- License
- MIT
- Context cost
- Lightabout 708 tokens
- Runs scripts
- No, instructions only
What it does
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.
Sequential Thinking
Enables structured problem-solving through iterative reasoning with revision and branching capabilities.
Core Capabilities
- Iterative reasoning: Break complex problems into sequential thought steps
- Dynamic scope: Adjust total thought count as understanding evolves
- Revision tracking: Reconsider and modify previous conclusions
- Branch exploration: Explore alternative reasoning paths from any point
- Maintained context: Keep track of reasoning chain throughout analysis
When to Use
Use mcp__reasoning__sequentialthinking when:
- Problem requires multiple interconnected reasoning steps
- Initial scope or approach is uncertain
- Need to filter through complexity to find core issues
- May need to backtrack or revise earlier conclusions
- Want to explore alternative solution paths
Don't use for: Simple queries, direct facts, or single-step tasks.
Basic Usage
The MCP tool mcp__reasoning__sequentialthinking accepts these parameters:
Required Parameters
thought(string): Current reasoning stepnextThoughtNeeded(boolean): Whether more reasoning is neededthoughtNumber(integer): Current step number (starts at 1)totalThoughts(integer): Estimated total steps needed
Optional Parameters
isRevision(boolean): Indicates this revises previous thinkingrevisesThought(integer): Which thought number is being reconsideredbranchFromThought(integer): Thought number to branch frombranchId(string): Identifier for this reasoning branch
Workflow Pattern
1. Start with initial thought (thoughtNumber: 1)
2. For each step:
- Express current reasoning in `thought`
- Estimate remaining work via `totalThoughts` (adjust dynamically)
- Set `nextThoughtNeeded: true` to continue
3. When reaching conclusion, set `nextThoughtNeeded: false`
