rsn-reasoning-problems
Reasons through problems using six cognitive modes. Applies causal (execute goals), abductive (explain observations), inductive (find patterns), analogical (transfer from similar), dialectical (resolve tensions), and counterfactual (evaluate alternatives) thinking. Use when planning, diagnosing, finding patterns, evaluating trade-offs, or exploring what-ifs. Triggers on "why did", "what if", "how should", "analyze this", "figure out".
Profile →npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill rsn-reasoning-problems --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.
# Reasoning Route to cognitive mode. Execute structured analysis. Produce formatted output. ## Mode Selection | Mode | Question | Output | Trigger | |------|----------|--------|---------| | **Causal** | How do we execute? | Plan with actions | Known process, operational workflow | | **Abductive** | Why did this happen? | Diagnosis with hypotheses | Single anomaly, diagnosis needed | | **Inductive** | What pattern exists? | Rules or assessment | Multiple observations, evaluation | | **Analogical** | How is this like that? | Adaptation plan | Novel situation, transfer needed | | **Dialectical** | How do we resolve this? | Synthesis or decision | Conflicting positions, choosing options | | **Counterfactual** | What if we had/do X? | Comparison with verdict | Decision evaluation, scenarios | **For simple cases without deep reasoning:** Use [templates](references/templates.md) directly. ## Decision Tree ``` Is this operational execution with known steps? YES → Causal NO ↓ Is there a single anomaly requiring explanation? YES → Abductive NO ↓ Are there multiple instances suggesting a pattern? YES → Inductive NO ↓ Is this a novel situation with a similar past case? YES → Analogical NO ↓ Ar
- Mode Selection
- Decision Tree
- Mental Models
- Challenge Techniques
- Devil's Advocate
- Pre-Mortem
- Stakeholder Lens
- Steel-Man + Attack
- Layer Check
- Mode Summaries
- Causal
- Abductive
- Inductive
- Analogical
What does the rsn-reasoning-problems skill do?
Reasons through problems using six cognitive modes. Applies causal (execute goals), abductive (explain observations), inductive (find patterns), analogical (transfer from similar), dialectical (resolve tensions), and counterfactual (evaluate alternatives) thinking. Use when planning, diagnosing, finding patterns, evaluating trade-offs, or exploring what-ifs. Triggers on "why did", "what if", "how should", "analyze this", "figure out".
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill rsn-reasoning-problems --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.