reasoning-personas

Activate reasoning personas to guide analysis and decision-making.

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2 --skill reasoning-personas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: reasoning-personas
Source: https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2/tree/main/skills/reasoning-personas
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dingdyan/openclaw-workspace-v2 --skill reasoning-personas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you choose the right reasoning style for a given moment so you can think more effectively, catch mistakes earlier, and produce higher-quality decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Gonzo Truth-Seeker: Generates novel insights by challenging assumptions and surfacing uncomfortable gaps during brainstorming or exploration.
  • Devil's Advocate: Stress-tests plans by identifying weaknesses, failure modes, and worst-case scenarios before committing.
  • Pattern Hunter: Improves decision quality by leveraging precedents and recognizing analogies during architecture and “choose X vs Y” moments.
  • Integrator: Ensures coherence by checking connections, dependencies, and second-order effects when aligning systems.
  • Use case example: You are reviewing an implementation plan—activate Devil's Advocate to enumerate risks and hidden costs, then switch to Integrator to verify it fits with existing components and won’t create unintended ripple effects.

Quick Start

Put on your Gonzo hat to challenge assumptions and surface the key gaps in your current idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about reasoning-personas

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

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How do I switch thinking modes to stress-test a plan and identify failure modes?

Switching thinking modes to stress-test a plan involves activating the Devil's Advocate persona, which enumerates weaknesses, risks, and worst-case scenarios to catch mistakes before committing to an implementation.

What reasoning style should I use to surface uncomfortable gaps during brainstorming?

To surface uncomfortable gaps during brainstorming, apply the Gonzo Truth-Seeker reasoning style, which challenges assumptions and generates novel insights by questioning foundational ideas.

When do I need to use precedents and pattern recognition for decision-making?

You need to use precedents and pattern recognition during architecture decisions and "choose X vs Y" moments, where the Pattern Hunter persona leverages analogies to improve decision quality.

How do I check system integration coherence and second-order effects?

To check system integration coherence and second-order effects, activate the Integrator persona, which verifies connections, dependencies, and alignment between existing components to prevent unintended ripple effects.

Can I combine multiple reasoning personas for plan review and risk analysis?

Yes, you can combine multiple reasoning personas for plan review by starting with Devil's Advocate for risk analysis, then switching to Integrator to verify system coherence and dependencies within the same workflow.