[Planning] Apply structured, reflective problem-solving for complex tasks requiring multi-step analysis, revision capability, and hypothesis verification. Use for complex problem decomposition, adaptive planning, analysis needing course correction, problems with unclear scope, multi-step solutions, and hypothesis-driven work.
Structured problem-solving via manageable, reflective thought sequences with dynamic adjustment.
Thought 1/5: [Initial analysis]
Adjust dynamically as understanding evolves.
Thought 5/8 [REVISION of Thought 2]: [Corrected understanding]
- Original: [What was stated]
- Why revised: [New insight]
- Impact: [What changes]
Thought 4/7 [BRANCH A from Thought 2]: [Approach A]
Thought 4/7 [BRANCH B from Thought 2]: [Approach B]
Compare explicitly, converge with decision rationale.
Thought 6/9 [HYPOTHESIS]: [Proposed solution]
Thought 7/9 [VERIFICATION]: [Test results]
Iterate until hypothesis verified.
Mark final: Thought N/N [FINAL]
Complete when:
Explicit: Use visible thought markers when complexity warrants visible reasoning or user requests breakdown.
Implicit: Apply methodology internally for routine problem-solving where thinking aids accuracy without cluttering response.
Optional scripts for deterministic validation/tracking:
scripts/process-thought.js - Validate & track thoughts with historyscripts/format-thought.js - Format for display (box/markdown/simple)See README.md for usage examples. Use when validation/persistence needed; otherwise apply methodology directly.
Load when deeper understanding needed:
references/core-patterns.md - Revision & branching patternsreferences/examples-api.md - API design examplereferences/examples-debug.md - Debugging examplereferences/examples-architecture.md - Architecture decision examplereferences/advanced-techniques.md - Spiral refinement, hypothesis testing, convergencereferences/advanced-strategies.md - Uncertainty, revision cascades, meta-thinking