thinking-socratic
Systematic questioning framework to deepen understanding, challenge assumptions, and uncover hidden beliefs. Use for requirements gathering, debugging, coaching, and critical analysis.
Profile →npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill thinking-socratic --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.
# Socratic Questioning ## Overview The Socratic Method, developed by the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, uses systematic questioning to stimulate critical thinking and illuminate ideas. Rather than providing answers, it draws out knowledge by challenging assumptions and exploring implications. **Core Principle:** Questions are more powerful than answers. The right question reveals what we don't know we don't know. ## When to Use - Requirements gathering (understanding what stakeholders really need) - Debugging (tracing assumptions to find root causes) - Code review (understanding design decisions) - Coaching and mentoring (helping others reach insights) - Self-reflection (examining your own beliefs) - Evaluating proposals or designs - When someone says "obvious" or "everyone knows" Decision flow: ``` Understanding seems shallow? → yes → APPLY SOCRATIC QUESTIONING Assumptions unexamined? → yes → APPLY SOCRATIC QUESTIONING Root cause unclear? → yes → APPLY SOCRATIC QUESTIONING ``` ## The Six Types of Socratic Questions ### 1. Clarification Questions **Purpose:** Ensure clear understanding of the claim or concept | Question | Use When | |----------|----------| | "What do you mean
- Overview
- When to Use
- The Six Types of Socratic Questions
- 1. Clarification Questions
- 2. Assumption-Probing Questions
- 3. Reason & Evidence Questions
- 4. Perspective & Viewpoint Questions
- 5. Implication & Consequence Questions
- 6. Questions About the Question
- Application Patterns
- For Requirements Gathering
- For Debugging
- For Design Review
- Facilitation Tips
What does the thinking-socratic skill do?
Systematic questioning framework to deepen understanding, challenge assumptions, and uncover hidden beliefs. Use for requirements gathering, debugging, coaching, and critical analysis.
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add majiayu000/claude-skill-registry --skill thinking-socratic --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.