One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/HMWKR/claude-code-skills --skill cynefin-hmwkr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: cynefin
Source: https://github.com/HMWKR/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/cynefin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HMWKR/claude-code-skills --skill cynefin-hmwkr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often waste time and resources applying mismatched problem-solving strategies to ambiguous, unclassified issues, leading to inefficient outcomes or failed resolutions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Cynefin Framework Classification: Categorizes problems into 5 distinct domains (Clear, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, Confusion) based on causal relationship clarity and urgency.
  • Tailored Strategy Routing: Recommends domain-specific problem-solving approaches and automatically routes to complementary skills for each problem type.
  • Validation Confirmation Loop: Requires user confirmation of the classification result before executing any routing, reducing the risk of misdirected effort. Use Case: For example, if you are dealing with a sudden production outage, the skill classifies it as Chaotic and recommends immediate stabilization first; if you are facing a novel technical issue with no clear root cause, it classifies it as Complex and suggests safe probe experiments to gather more information.

Quick Start

Use the cynefin skill to classify the ambiguous problem you are currently facing and receive a recommended problem-solving approach and skill routing.

Frequently Asked Questions about cynefin

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

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How do I classify ambiguous problems to find the right problem-solving strategy?

You can classify ambiguous problems using the Cynefin framework to categorize issues into five domains based on causal clarity and urgency, eliminating mismatched problem-solving strategies by providing tailored routing recommendations.

What is the best way to handle technical troubleshooting when the root cause is unclear?

The best way to handle technical troubleshooting with an unclear root cause is classifying it as a Complex problem within the Cynefin framework, which recommends conducting safe probe experiments to gather more information before taking definitive action.

How do I prioritize unclear tasks for project decision-making?

To prioritize unclear tasks for project decision-making, the Cynefin skill evaluates the problem's causal relationships and urgency, categorizing it into Clear, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, or Confusion domains to recommend domain-specific approaches.

Does this problem classification approach work for sudden production outages?

Yes, for sudden production outages, the problem classification approach categorizes the event as a Chaotic domain issue, immediately recommending stabilization actions first before attempting to identify the underlying root cause.

How do I execute strategy routing after classifying a problem?

After classifying a problem, strategy routing is executed following a validation confirmation loop that requires user confirmation of the classification result, ensuring the recommended domain-specific approach and complementary skill routing prevents misdirected effort.