reasoning

Run a five-phase reasoning workflow with lens collision and structured outputs.

28|2|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill reasoning-labs21-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: reasoning
Source: https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack/tree/main/templates/.agents/skills/using-reasoning/reasoning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill reasoning-labs21-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Structured five-phase reasoning reduces cognitive drift by providing a formal workflow for rigorous thinking, ensuring that problems are framed, analyzed, and verified before acting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven workflow: calibrate state, frame the problem, analyze with multiple lenses, recommend with evidence, and verify outcomes.
  • Flexible orchestration: run only the phases needed and hand off cleanly between steps to support complex decision contexts.
  • Collision protocol: surface, compare, and reconcile competing lens signals to avoid premature conclusions.
  • Transparent outputs: structured results at each phase to enable review, audit, and repeatability.

Quick Start

Record your initial intuition, select 2–4 lenses, apply them, collide conclusions, and deliver a guided recommendation with explicit next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about reasoning

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

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What is structured multi-lens reasoning and when do I need it for decision-making?

Structured multi-lens reasoning is a formal workflow that reduces cognitive drift by framing problems, analyzing them through multiple perspectives, and verifying outcomes before acting. You need it for complex business, engineering, or research decisions requiring rigorous thinking.

How do I apply a phased reasoning workflow to analyze a complex problem?

To apply a phased reasoning workflow, record your initial intuition, select 2–4 analytical lenses, apply them to the framed problem, collide any conflicting conclusions, and deliver a guided recommendation with explicit next steps and verified outcomes.

How does the collision protocol handle conflicting signals from different analytical lenses?

The collision protocol surfaces, compares, and reconciles competing lens signals during multi-lens analysis. This prevents premature conclusions by forcing a structured comparison of conflicting evidence before delivering final recommendations.

Can I run only specific phases of the reasoning workflow instead of all five steps?

Yes, the reasoning workflow supports flexible orchestration, allowing you to run only the phases needed for your specific context. It enforces clear phase handoffs and optional phase selection to support complex decision-making scenarios.

What is the best way to structure decision recommendations for audit and repeatability?

The best way to structure decision recommendations is using transparent, structured outputs at each reasoning phase. This enables review, audit, and repeatability by documenting state calibration, problem framing, and evidence-based conclusions.