sixhats

Guide users through six sequential cognitive modes for structured analysis.

106|14|Updated Jan 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/neurofoo/agent-skills --skill sixhats
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sixhats
Source: https://github.com/neurofoo/agent-skills/tree/main/sixhats
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/neurofoo/agent-skills --skill sixhats

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps overcome groupthink and ensures all angles of a decision or idea are thoroughly explored by systematically examining them from six distinct viewpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Thinking: Guides users through six specific thinking modes: facts, feelings, caution, benefits, creativity, and process.
  • Comprehensive Analysis: Ensures no critical aspect is overlooked, leading to more robust decisions.
  • Use Case: A product team can use this Skill to evaluate a new feature idea, ensuring they consider the technical feasibility (White Hat), team morale (Red Hat), potential market risks (Black Hat), user value (Yellow Hat), innovative approaches (Green Hat), and the overall development plan (Blue Hat).

Quick Start

Use the sixhats skill to analyze the new marketing campaign proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions about sixhats

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

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What is structured parallel thinking and how does it help with decision making?

Structured parallel thinking helps decision making by guiding you through six distinct cognitive modes—factual, emotional, critical, optimistic, creative, and procedural—to ensure comprehensive analysis and mitigate cognitive biases.

How do I use six thinking hats for problem solving and idea generation?

To use six thinking hats for problem solving, sequentially apply each thinking hat to explore a problem. This structured thinking process requires analyzing facts, feelings, risks, benefits, innovations, and procedural plans individually.

Can I apply parallel thinking to evaluate a new feature idea or marketing campaign?

Yes, you can apply parallel thinking to evaluate a new feature idea or marketing campaign. It examines technical feasibility, team morale, market risks, user value, innovative approaches, and overall development plans.

What's the best way to overcome groupthink during comprehensive analysis?

The best way to overcome groupthink during comprehensive analysis is using structured parallel thinking. By separating thinking modes into factual, emotional, critical, optimistic, creative, and procedural categories, it ensures no critical aspect is overlooked.

Does the six thinking hats method require sequential application of every perspective?

Yes, the six thinking hats method requires sequential application of each thinking hat. This ensures comprehensive analysis and mitigates cognitive biases by thoroughly exploring all six viewpoints before reaching a decision.