rethink

Detect system drift and propose methodology updates for the SWARM research OS.

4|Updated Feb 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm-artifacts --skill rethink-swarm-ai-safety
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Skill: rethink
Source: https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm-artifacts/tree/main/.claude/skills/rethink
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/swarm-ai-safety/swarm-artifacts --skill rethink-swarm-ai-safety

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as the immune system for the SWARM research OS, preventing calcification of assumptions by actively challenging them against new evidence and identifying systemic issues.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drift Detection: Identifies deviations from established operational rules and schemas.
  • Observation & Tension Triage: Processes and categorizes new findings and points of friction.
  • Pattern Identification: Detects recurring issues across observations and tensions to pinpoint structural problems or process gaps.
  • Methodology Proposal & Update: Generates concrete proposals for improving the research OS's methodology and facilitates their implementation.
  • Session Capture: Documents the entire rethink process for knowledge archival.

Quick Start

Run the full six-phase rethink process on all pending observations and tensions.

Frequently Asked Questions about rethink

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I detect methodology drift in a research system?

Methodology drift is detected by triaging accumulated friction signals and observations to identify deviations from established operational rules and schemas. Pattern identification across these tensions pinpoints structural process gaps.

When should I challenge assumptions in my research workflow?

You should challenge assumptions when accumulated observations and tensions create friction signals that indicate potential calcification of your research methodology or system drift from operational rules.

What is the best way to triage research observations and tensions?

The best way to triage observations and tensions is by detecting recurring patterns across friction signals to pinpoint structural problems, then generating concrete methodology proposals to resolve them.

How do I update research methodology based on new evidence?

You update methodology by challenging existing vault assumptions against new evidence, identifying systemic issues through pattern detection, and generating concrete proposals to maintain research OS integrity.

Does the rethink process work without existing schema rules?

No, the process requires established operational rules and schemas to function, as drift detection identifies deviations from these baseline assumptions to pinpoint structural process gaps.