reframe

Reframe problems by changing WHO, WHERE, and WHAT with inversion prompts.

5|Updated Dec 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rohunvora/my-claude-skills --skill reframe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reframe
Source: https://github.com/rohunvora/my-claude-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/reframe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rohunvora/my-claude-skills --skill reframe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps when you're stuck, obvious solutions fail, constraints feel impossible, or you keep circling back to symptomatic fixes. It guides you to reframe the problem to reveal root causes and new paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capture current framing: Collects problem, constraints, and failed attempts.
  • WHO/WHERE/WHAT reframing: Proposes alternate users, contexts, and solution types to surface new insights.
  • Inversion prompts: Encourages counterfactual questions to unlock hidden opportunities.
  • Structured output: Returns a clear reframed problem and new directions ready for action.

Quick Start

Prompt: "Reframe the problem. Current framing: Problem: [describe], Constraints: [list], Failed attempts: [list]." Claude returns a rewritten framing and new directions in the required format.

Frequently Asked Questions about reframe

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

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How do I reframe a problem when my solutions keep failing?

Reframing shifts your perspective on a problem to reveal root causes instead of symptoms. When solutions circle back or constraints feel insurmountable, reframing changes who the solution targets, where it applies, or what form it takes—unlocking fresh directions you hadn't considered.

What's the difference between reframing and just trying a different approach?

Reframing is systematic problem-redefinition using structured techniques like WHO/WHERE/WHAT shifts and inversion. Rather than tweaking solutions, it challenges your underlying assumptions about the problem itself, surfacing root causes and genuinely novel paths forward.

When should I use inversion to reframe my problem?

Inversion works when you're stuck in forward-looking thinking. By asking counterfactual questions—what would make this worse, who else could own this problem—you surface hidden opportunities and constraints you'd miss by iterating on existing framings.

Can reframing help when constraints feel impossible to work around?

Yes. Reframing treats constraints as signals to examine your problem definition, not barriers to accept. By shifting WHO benefits, WHERE it occurs, or WHAT form the solution takes, impossible constraints often dissolve or reveal they applied only to your original framing.

What output do I get after reframing my problem?

You receive a rewritten problem statement with a fresh frame and concrete next steps ready for action. The output clarifies your new perspective and points toward directions you can pursue immediately.