sequential-thinking
Systematic step-by-step reasoning with revision and branching. Use for complex problems, multi-stage analysis, design planning, problem decomposition, or encountering unclear scope, alternative approaches needed, revision requirements.
npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill sequential-thinking-secondsky-claude-skills --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 Enables structured problem-solving through iterative reasoning with revision and branching capabilities. ## Core Capabilities - **Iterative reasoning**: Break complex problems into sequential thought steps - **Dynamic scope**: Adjust total thought count as understanding evolves - **Revision tracking**: Reconsider and modify previous conclusions - **Branch exploration**: Explore alternative reasoning paths from any point - **Maintained context**: Keep track of reasoning chain throughout analysis ## When to Use Use `mcp__reasoning__sequentialthinking` when: - Problem requires multiple interconnected reasoning steps - Initial scope or approach is uncertain - Need to filter through complexity to find core issues - May need to backtrack or revise earlier conclusions - Want to explore alternative solution paths **Don't use for**: Simple queries, direct facts, or single-step tasks. ## Basic Usage The MCP tool `mcp__reasoning__sequentialthinking` accepts these parameters: ### Required Parameters - `thought` (string): Current reasoning step - `nextThoughtNeeded` (boolean): Whether more reasoning is needed - `thoughtNumber` (integer): Current step number (starts at 1) -
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What does the sequential-thinking skill do?
Systematic step-by-step reasoning with revision and branching. Use for complex problems, multi-stage analysis, design planning, problem decomposition, or encountering unclear scope, alternative approaches needed, revision requirements.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill sequential-thinking-secondsky-claude-skills --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.