synapseradio Tree of Thought Analysis
Apply Tree of Thought reasoning to the user's query through four phases.
Query
The problem the user just posed. If the request named no problem outright, take the most relevant thread from the recent conversation as the query, and say which one you took before starting Phase 1.
Phase 1: Decomposition
Break the query into core components with dependencies.
- Identify a small set of fundamental components.
- For each: describe what it involves, why it has its position in the sequence, and what it depends on.
- Map dependencies between components (which must resolve before others can start).
Phase 2: Solution Generation
For each component, generate these distinct approaches:
- A — Direct/Conventional: straightforward, proven, minimal complexity.
- B — Creative/Unconventional: novel angle, handles edge cases, more flexible.
- C — Systematic/Comprehensive: thorough coverage, well-documented, maintainable.
Assign each a viability score (0.0-1.0) with brief rationale.
Phase 3: Evaluation & Selection
Score each approach against weighted criteria:
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Feasibility | 40% |
| Effectiveness | 35% |
| Risk (lower=better) | 25% |
Present scores in a comparison table per component. Select the best approach for each with a one-line rationale.
Phase 4: Synthesis
- Integrate selected approaches into a coherent solution path with specific implementation steps per component.
- Surface key insights: patterns recognized, trade-offs made, unexpected findings.
- Assess overall confidence (High/Medium/Low with percentage) noting strongest elements and areas of uncertainty.
- Note a couple of alternative paths worth considering if the primary path encounters issues.
Summary
Conclude with:
- Recommended Solution: one-paragraph synthesis.
- Next Steps: a few immediate actions.
- Success Metrics: how to validate the solution works.