using-reasoning

Routes analytical tasks through a five-step reasoning workflow with explicit handoffs.

28|2|Updated Feb 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill using-reasoning-labs21-dev
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: using-reasoning
Source: https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack/tree/main/templates/.agents/skills/using-reasoning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/labs21-dev/agents-stack --skill using-reasoning-labs21-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Route complex requests to a narrow, correctly scoped reasoning router and ensure the most appropriate sub-skill is engaged, preventing overreach and misrouting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Routes to exactly one primary reasoning child or to a 'no reasoning' path when not needed.
  • Enforces boundary conditions and provides explicit handoffs between reasoning phases.
  • Uses the Reference boundaries to select 'reasoning' or 'integration' patterns with built-in templates.
  • Suitable for tasks that need structured problem framing, preliminary framing, or decision memo prep.

Quick Start

Route a clearly defined problem to using-reasoning and select the appropriate child or 'no reasoning' path to begin.

Frequently Asked Questions about using-reasoning

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

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What is a structured reasoning router for analytical prompts?

A structured reasoning router directs complex analytical prompts through a five-phase workflow, ensuring appropriate sub-skills are engaged, preventing overreach, and producing explicit phase-by-phase handoffs.

How do I route a complex analytical task through multiple reasoning phases?

Route a clearly defined problem to the reasoning router to select exactly one primary reasoning child or a 'no reasoning' path, enforcing boundary conditions and generating structured outputs with explicit phase handoffs.

When should I use a multi-phase reasoning workflow for problem framing?

Apply a multi-phase reasoning workflow when a task benefits from state calibration, problem framing, multi-lens analysis, or verification, such as during preliminary framing or decision memo preparation.

Does the analytical reasoning router support a no-reasoning path for simple tasks?

Yes, the analytical reasoning router supports a 'no reasoning' path, correctly scoping requests to prevent misrouting and ensuring simple tasks bypass the structured five-phase workflow.

How does state calibration work in an analytical reasoning workflow?

State calibration in an analytical reasoning workflow establishes the initial context and boundaries of a problem, applying reference boundaries to select correct reasoning or integration patterns with built-in templates.

Can I use built-in templates for decision memo prep with a reasoning router?

Yes, you can use built-in templates within the reasoning router for decision memo prep, leveraging structured problem framing and multi-lens analysis to produce explicit phase-by-phase results.