animal-magic

Apply seven animal-based thinking frameworks to ideas, problems, and goals.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/louisgillies/mindframe --skill animal-magic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: animal-magic
Source: https://github.com/louisgillies/mindframe/tree/main/skills/animal-magic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/louisgillies/mindframe --skill animal-magic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Apply seven animal-based thinking frameworks to ideas, problems, and goals to accelerate diverse thinking and structured problem solving.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rabbit — Multiply ideas for brainstorming and ideation
  • Owl — Deep analysis for risk assessment and foresight
  • Ant — Break down goals into actionable steps
  • Dolphin — Generate creative solutions and novel approaches
  • Eagle — Big-picture strategy and system-level thinking
  • Beaver — Practical systems for building workflows
  • Elephant — Cross-disciplinary connections and insights

Quick Start

Prompt the AI to apply the Rabbit mode to brainstorm variations, then switch to Owl for analysis, and present the results.

Frequently Asked Questions about animal-magic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are thinking frameworks for structured brainstorming and deep analysis?

To use multiple thinking modes, prompt the AI to apply one framework, such as Rabbit for brainstorming, then explicitly switch to another mode like Owl for deep analysis to process and present the combined results.

How do I break down goals into actionable steps using a thinking framework?

The Eagle mode provides big-picture strategy and system-level thinking. It is designed to handle systems-design tasks, helping you understand overarching structures and generate cross-disciplinary connections.

Can I use this for cross-disciplinary insights and systems design?

Yes, you can use the auto-select mode to let the framework choose the appropriate animal-based thinking strategy. Alternatively, configure multi-animal setups with explicit mode prompts to handle complex, multi-stage problems.

What's the best way to combine brainstorming and risk assessment in prompt engineering?

This framework offers seven distinct modes: Rabbit for ideation, Owl for deep analysis, Ant for actionable steps, Dolphin for creative solutions, Eagle for big-picture strategy, Beaver for workflow building, and Elephant for cross-disciplinary connections.

Does this framework support auto-selecting the right mode for a specific problem?

The Beaver mode builds practical systems for workflows, while the Dolphin mode generates creative solutions and novel approaches. Both help structure your prompt engineering outputs into actionable formats.

When should I not use a single-animal prompt for my problem?

There are no dependencies required to use these thinking frameworks. You only need to prompt the AI with explicit mode instructions, such as asking it to apply the Rabbit mode for ideation or Owl for risk assessment.