sequential-thinking
Structured reflective problem-solving methodology. Process: decompose, analyze, hypothesize, verify, revise. Capabilities: complex problem decomposition, adaptive planning, course correction, hypothesis verification, multi-step analysis. Actions: decompose, analyze, plan, revise, verify solutions step-by-step. Keywords: sequential thinking, problem decomposition, multi-step analysis, hypothesis verification, adaptive planning, course correction, reflective thinking, step-by-step, thought sequence, dynamic adjustment, unclear scope, complex problem, structured analysis. Use when: decomposing co
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill 0-sequential-thinking --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Sequential Thinking Structured problem-solving via manageable, reflective thought sequences with dynamic adjustment. ## When to Apply - Complex problem decomposition - Adaptive planning with revision capability - Analysis needing course correction - Problems with unclear/emerging scope - Multi-step solutions requiring context maintenance - Hypothesis-driven investigation/debugging ## Core Process ### 1. Start with Loose Estimate ``` Thought 1/5: [Initial analysis] ``` Adjust dynamically as understanding evolves. ### 2. Structure Each Thought - Build on previous context explicitly - Address one aspect per thought - State assumptions, uncertainties, realizations - Signal what next thought should address ### 3. Apply Dynamic Adjustment - **Expand**: More complexity discovered → increase total - **Contract**: Simpler than expected → decrease total - **Revise**: New insight invalidates previous → mark revision - **Branch**: Multiple approaches → explore alternatives ### 4. Use Revision When Needed ``` Thought 5/8 [REVISION of Thought 2]: [Corrected understanding] - Original: [What was stated] - Why revised: [New insight] - Impact: [What changes] ``` ### 5. Branch for Alternatives ```
- When to Apply
- Core Process
- 1. Start with Loose Estimate
- 2. Structure Each Thought
- 3. Apply Dynamic Adjustment
- 4. Use Revision When Needed
- 5. Branch for Alternatives
- 6. Generate & Verify Hypotheses
- 7. Complete Only When Ready
- Application Modes
- Scripts (Optional)
- References
What does the sequential-thinking skill do?
Structured reflective problem-solving methodology. Process: decompose, analyze, hypothesize, verify, revise. Capabilities: complex problem decomposition, adaptive planning, course correction, hypothesis verification, multi-step analysis. Actions: decompose, analyze, plan, revise, verify solutions step-by-step. Keywords: sequential thinking, problem decomposition, multi-step analysis, hypothesis verification, adaptive planning, course correction, reflective thinking, step-by-step, thought sequence, dynamic adjustment, unclear scope, complex problem, structured analysis. Use when: decomposing co
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill 0-sequential-thinking --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From majiayu000/claude-skill-registry, a repository with 534 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.