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Structured thinking process for complex analysis. Supports revision, branching, and dynamic adjustment.

General

What this skill does


> **AI-consumed reference.** Optimized for Claude to read during execution.
> Human-readable explanation: see [docs/architecture/HIERARCHICAL_PLANNING.md](../../../docs/architecture/HIERARCHICAL_PLANNING.md)
> or [docs/getting-started/](../../../docs/getting-started/) depending on topic.


# Sequential Thinking

Use for complex problems requiring structured analysis before solution.

## Pattern

```
Thought 1/N: [Initial analysis — observations, assumptions]
Thought 2/N: [Build on previous — deeper analysis, connections]
Thought 3/N [REVISION of 1]: [Correct earlier assumptions — what was wrong, corrected view]
Thought 4/N [BRANCH A]: [Alternative approach — different angle, trade-offs]
Thought 5/N [FINAL]: [Synthesize solution — recommended approach, key decisions]
```

## Dynamic Adjustment

- **Expand** (complexity increases): add thoughts (N+1)
- **Contract** (simpler than expected): skip to FINAL
- **Branch** (multiple valid paths): create BRANCH A/B/C

## When to Use

```toon
use_cases[5]{scenario,thoughts}:
  Architecture design,5-8
  Bug root cause,3-5
  Performance optimization,4-6
  Security analysis,5-7
  Refactoring strategy,4-6
```

Use for problems requiring exploration before solution. Not for straightforward tasks.

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