/think

allowed-tools: mcp__sequential-thinking__sequentialthinking, Write, Read, Bash(gdate:*)
name: "Think"
description: "Engage in deep, structured reasoning using sequential thinking"
author: "wcygan"
tags: ["analyze","think"]
version: "1.0.0"
created_at: "2025-07-14T00:00:00Z"
updated_at: "2025-07-14T00:00:00Z"

Context

• Session ID: !`gdate +%s%N`
• Working directory: !`pwd`
• Current time: !`gdate '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S'`

Your Task

STEP 1: Initialize Thinking Session

• Create thinking state file: /tmp/think-session-$SESSION_ID.json
• Initialize with topic: $ARGUMENTS
• Set thinking depth based on complexity assessment

STEP 2: Adaptive Deep Thinking Strategy

**FOR complex multi-dimensional problems requiring comprehensive analysis:**

**CRITICAL: Combine sequential thinking with parallel perspective analysis for maximum insight generation**

EXECUTE hybrid approach:

1. **Initial Sequential Thinking Phase**: Use sequential thinking tool for core problem exploration

• Start with 8-12 initial thoughts for comprehensive problem mapping
• Allow thinking to evolve organically - adjust total_thoughts as needed
• Question and revise previous thoughts when new insights emerge
• Generate multiple solution hypotheses and verify them systematically

2. **Parallel Perspective Analysis**: Deploy specialized thinking agents for different analytical dimensions

• **Agent 1: First Principles Analysis**: Break down problem to fundamental components and build up solutions
• **Agent 2: Systems Thinking**: Analyze interconnections, feedback loops, and emergent properties
• **Agent 3: Stakeholder Analysis**: Examine multiple stakeholder viewpoints, incentives, and constraints
• **Agent 4: Temporal Analysis**: Investigate past trends, current state, and future implications
• **Agent 5: Risk & Scenario Analysis**: Explore potential failure modes, edge cases, and alternative scenarios

3. **Integration & Synthesis**: Combine sequential insights with parallel perspectives for breakthrough understanding

**Sub-Thinking Coordination:**

• Sequential thinking provides deep logical progression and insight evolution
• Parallel agents provide comprehensive perspective coverage and analytical rigor
• Combined approach delivers both depth and breadth for complex problem solving
• Results synthesized into actionable insights with multiple validation approaches

**FOR straightforward problems requiring focused analysis:**

Use enhanced sequential thinking approach:

• Start with 5-8 initial thoughts for problem exploration
• Allow thinking to evolve organically - adjust total_thoughts as needed
• Question and revise previous thoughts when new insights emerge
• Generate solution hypotheses and verify them
• Continue until reaching satisfactory understanding

Key thinking approaches to incorporate:

• First principles analysis
• Systems thinking (interconnections and emergent properties)
• Contrarian perspectives and devil's advocate
• Temporal analysis (past trends, future implications)
• Stakeholder viewpoints and incentives
• Analogical reasoning from other domains

STEP 3: Synthesize Insights

FOR EACH major insight discovered:

• Document the breakthrough realization
• Explain why it's significant
• Identify implications and next steps

STEP 4: Create Actionable Output

Generate structured output including:

• Key insights and novel perspectives
• Critical factors and leverage points
• Practical recommendations
• Open questions requiring further exploration

Thinking Depth Guidelines

IF topic is straightforward:

• Use standard thinking mode (5-8 thoughts)

ELSE IF topic involves complex systems or decisions:

• Use extended thinking with revision cycles
• Allow 10-15+ thoughts with backtracking

ELSE IF topic requires breakthrough insights:

• Use maximum thinking depth
• Encourage branching and alternative paths
• Continue until novel connections emerge

Output Structure

# Deep Analysis: [Topic]

## Core Insights

1. **[Primary Breakthrough]**
   - What: [Key realization]
   - Why: [Significance and implications]
   - How: [Practical applications]

2. **[Secondary Insight]**
   - [Brief description and importance]

## Critical Factors

- [Highest leverage points for action]
- [Key variables that determine outcomes]
- [Important trade-offs and tensions]

## Recommendations

### Immediate Actions

1. [Next steps to take]
2. [Experiments to run]
3. [Information to gather]

### Strategic Implications

- [How this changes approach]
- [New opportunities to pursue]
- [Risks to monitor]

## Open Questions

- [Areas requiring further exploration]
- [Assumptions to validate]
- [Scenarios to consider]

Integration with Workflow

• Combine with `/investigate` for evidence-based input
• Follow with `/plan` to organize implementation
• Use `/deep-dive` for specific aspects needing more exploration
• Apply insights in `/options` for decision-making

The goal is breakthrough understanding through rigorous, multi-perspective analysis that leads to better decisions and creative solutions.