# Duc01226 Easyplatform Sequential Thinking > > **[IMPORTANT]** Use `TaskCreate` to break ALL work into small tasks BEFORE starting — including tasks for each file read. This prevents context loss from long files. For simple tasks, AI MUST ATTENTION ask user whether to skip. - Skill: `tomevault-io/duc01226-easyplatform-sequential-thinking` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/duc01226-easyplatform-sequential-thinking` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/duc01226-easyplatform-sequential-thinking/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Coding & Dev Tools - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/duc01226-easyplatform-sequential-thinking --- > **[IMPORTANT]** Use `TaskCreate` to break ALL work into small tasks BEFORE starting — including tasks for each file read. This prevents context loss from long files. For simple tasks, AI MUST ATTENTION ask user whether to skip. ## Quick Summary **Goal:** Solve complex problems through structured, reflective thought sequences with dynamic adjustment and revision. **Workflow:** 1. **Estimate** — Start with loose thought count, adjust as understanding evolves 2. **Structure Thoughts** — One aspect per thought; state assumptions and uncertainties 3. **Revise/Branch** — Mark revisions of earlier thoughts; branch for alternative approaches 4. **Hypothesize & Verify** — Generate solution hypothesis, test it, iterate until verified 5. **Complete** — Mark final only when solution verified and confidence achieved **Key Rules:** - Dynamically expand/contract thought count as complexity changes - Explicitly mark revisions with original reasoning and why it changed - Can apply explicitly (visible markers) or implicitly (internal methodology) **Be skeptical. Apply critical thinking, sequential thinking. Every claim needs traced proof, confidence percentages (Idea should be more than 80%).** # Sequential Thinking Structured problem-solving via manageable, reflective thought sequences with dynamic adjustment. ## When to Apply - Complex problem decomposition - Adaptive planning with revision capability - Analysis needing course correction - Problems with unclear/emerging scope - Multi-step solutions requiring context maintenance - Hypothesis-driven investigation/debugging ## Core Process ### 1. Start with Loose Estimate ``` Thought 1/5: [Initial analysis] ``` Adjust dynamically as understanding evolves. ### 2. Structure Each Thought - Build on previous context explicitly - Address one aspect per thought - State assumptions, uncertainties, realizations - Signal what next thought should address ### 3. Apply Dynamic Adjustment - **Expand**: More complexity discovered → increase total - **Contract**: Simpler than expected → decrease total - **Revise**: New insight invalidates previous → mark revision - **Branch**: Multiple approaches → explore alternatives ### 4. Use Revision When Needed ``` Thought 5/8 [REVISION of Thought 2]: [Corrected understanding] - Original: [What was stated] - Why revised: [New insight] - Impact: [What changes] ``` ### 5. Branch for Alternatives ``` 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. ### 6. Generate & Verify Hypotheses ``` Thought 6/9 [HYPOTHESIS]: [Proposed solution] Thought 7/9 [VERIFICATION]: [Test results] ``` Iterate until hypothesis verified. ### 7. Complete Only When Ready Mark final: `Thought N/N [FINAL]` Complete when: - Solution verified - All critical aspects addressed - Confidence achieved - No outstanding uncertainties ## Application Modes **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. ## Scripts (Optional) Optional scripts for deterministic validation/tracking: - `scripts/process-thought.js` - Validate & track thoughts with history - `scripts/format-thought.js` - Format for display (box/markdown/simple) See README.md for usage examples. Use when validation/persistence needed; otherwise apply methodology directly. ## References Load when deeper understanding needed: - `references/core-patterns.md` - Revision & branching patterns - `references/examples-api.md` - API design example - `references/examples-debug.md` - Debugging example - `references/examples-architecture.md` - Architecture decision example - `references/advanced-techniques.md` - Spiral refinement, hypothesis testing, convergence - `references/advanced-strategies.md` - Uncertainty, revision cascades, meta-thinking --- ## Closing Reminders - **IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION** break work into small todo tasks using `TaskCreate` BEFORE starting - **IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION** search codebase for 3+ similar patterns before creating new code - **IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION** cite `file:line` evidence for every claim (confidence >80% to act) - **IMPORTANT MUST ATTENTION** add a final review todo task to verify work quality --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/duc01226) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.