thinking

Route user requests into matching analytical thinking workflows by problem shape.

7|2|Updated Nov 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills --skill thinking-ajbmachon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: thinking
Source: https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills/tree/main/plugins/development-skills/skills/thinking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills --skill thinking-ajbmachon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents shallow or unfocused analysis by routing your request into the most appropriate structured thinking workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • First-principles decomposition to rebuild understanding from fundamental truths and isolate real constraints.
  • Iterative depth analysis to extract richer requirements via 2–8 structured lens passes over the same problem.
  • Council debate to surface strong trade-offs through multi-agent perspective challenges and visible synthesis.
  • Red-team stress testing to find fatal flaws by attacking assumptions adversarially.
  • Science-style hypothesis testing to make progress with measurable goal/experiment/analysis/iteration cycles.

Quick Start

Ask the Skill to “choose the best mode and run it” for your current problem.

Frequently Asked Questions about thinking

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

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How do I route complex problems through structured analysis workflows?

Structured analysis routing detects the shape of your problem and applies a matching workflow, such as first-principles decomposition or iterative depth exploration, to prevent unfocused evaluation. It forces a single selected mode to ensure rigorous processing.

What is the best way to stress test assumptions adversarially?

Red-team stress testing attacks your assumptions adversarially to expose fatal flaws. It routes your request into a specialized analytical workflow that challenges constraints directly, ensuring vulnerabilities are surfaced before finalizing decisions.

How does multi-agent council debate work for decision-making?

Multi-agent council debate surfaces strong trade-offs through perspective challenges and visible synthesis. It routes complex decisions into a structured workflow where multiple viewpoints challenge each other to produce a robust final evaluation.

Can I apply hypothesis testing cycles to complex investigations?

Yes, science-style hypothesis testing cycles apply to complex investigations by structuring progress into measurable goal, experiment, analysis, and iteration phases. This prevents shallow analysis by enforcing a rigorous scientific method workflow.

When do I need first-principles decomposition for decision-making?

First-principles decomposition is needed to rebuild understanding from fundamental truths and isolate real constraints. It routes your problem into a workflow that strips away assumptions, ensuring decisions are grounded in core facts.

What are the limitations of automated analytical mode routing?

Automated analytical mode routing requires selecting exactly one matching mode per request, limiting multi-modal parallel processing. It cannot combine workflows simultaneously and depends on accurate problem shape detection to prevent misapplied analysis.