cognitive-flex

Prompt users to articulate reasoning before presenting conclusions in cognitive coaching flows.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps users pause and articulate their thinking before providing conclusions, improving accuracy and learning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompted thinking: triggers a brief thinking prompt before answering for opinion, analysis, strategy, or decision questions.
  • Structured response with Flex Report: provides a full answer followed by a concise Flex Report comparing user reasoning to the AI's approach.
  • Use Case: ideal for engineering design reviews, strategic planning, analytics, and problem-solving discussions where reasoning quality matters.

Quick Start

Tell me your initial read on the problem, then I’ll guide you through the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about cognitive-flex

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve my reasoning before making a strategic decision?

To improve reasoning for strategic decisions, you can use a cognitive coaching flow that prompts you to articulate your initial thoughts before receiving a final answer. This structured prompting helps you pause and evaluate your logic, improving accuracy and learning outcomes.

What is a cognitive coaching approach for problem-solving analysis?

A cognitive coaching approach for problem-solving analysis is a four-step flow that detects your query, prompts you to share your reasoning, delivers a full answer, and provides a report comparing your logic to the AI's approach. This mechanism exposes gaps in your reasoning before conclusions are presented.

Can I use prompted thinking for engineering design reviews?

Yes, you can use prompted thinking for engineering design reviews. The coaching flow triggers a brief thinking prompt before answering analysis, strategy, or decision questions, making it ideal for technical contexts where reasoning quality matters.

How do I start a cognitive coaching session for analytics questions?

To start a cognitive coaching session for analytics, provide your initial read on the problem. The flow will guide you through articulating your reasoning, after which you receive a full answer and a concise flex report comparing your analytical approach to the AI's.

What is the best way to compare my reasoning approach during decision-making?

The best way to compare your reasoning during decision-making is to use a structured response with a flex report. After you articulate your thinking, the system provides a full answer followed by a concise report comparing your reasoning to its own approach.

Does cognitive coaching work for creative and business strategy questions?

Yes, cognitive coaching works for creative and business strategy questions. The prompting flow applies to opinion, analysis, strategy, and decision questions across creative, technical, and business domains, pausing your thinking before conclusions.