cynefin
Cynefin sense-making framework categorizing problems as Simple, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, or Confused to select the right approach. Use when unsure how to tackle a problem.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill cynefin-wildwasser-opencode-agents-2 --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.
# Cynefin Analysis Analyze a situation through the Cynefin framework to understand what type of problem it is and choose the appropriate response. ## Instructions Determine which Cynefin domain the problem belongs to, then apply the appropriate response approach. Be willing to recognize that parts of a problem may span multiple domains. ### Output Format **Situation**: [What we're analyzing] --- ## Initial Assessment **Characteristics Check** | Characteristic | Yes/No/Maybe | Evidence | |---------------|--------------|----------| | Cause and effect are clear and predictable | | | | Experts can analyze and determine the answer | | | | Outcomes can only be understood in hindsight | | | | The situation is unstable/in crisis | | | | We genuinely don't know what kind of problem this is | | | --- ## Domain Classification **Primary Domain**: [Simple/Complicated/Complex/Chaotic/Confused] **Why this domain?** [Reasoning for the classification] --- ## Domain-Appropriate Response ### If SIMPLE/OBVIOUS *Sense → Categorize → Respond* **Best Practice to Apply**: [The established approach] ### If COMPLICATED *Sense → Analyze → Respond* **Experts Needed**: [Who has the expertise?] **Analysis Requi
- Instructions
- Output Format
- Initial Assessment
- Domain Classification
- Domain-Appropriate Response
- If SIMPLE/OBVIOUS
- If COMPLICATED
- If COMPLEX
- If CHAOTIC
- If CONFUSED
- Boundary Warnings
- Recommended Approach
- Guidelines
What does the cynefin skill do?
Cynefin sense-making framework categorizing problems as Simple, Complicated, Complex, Chaotic, or Confused to select the right approach. Use when unsure how to tackle a problem.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill cynefin-wildwasser-opencode-agents-2 --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.