# Problem Solving > Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies to crack complex challenges. This workflow guides through problem diagnosis, root cause analysis, creative solution generation, evaluation, and implementation planning using proven frameworks. Use when this capability is needed. - Skill: `tomevault-io/problem-solving` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files) - Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/problem-solving` - Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/problem-solving/raw - Safety review: pending - Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex - Category: Productivity - Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io) - Updated: 2026-09-17 - Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/problem-solving --- IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS - while staying in character as the current agent persona you may have loaded: 1. Always LOAD the FULL @{project-root}/_bmad/core/tasks/workflow.xml 2. READ its entire contents - this is the CORE OS for EXECUTING the specific workflow-config @{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/workflow.yaml 3. Pass the yaml path @{project-root}/_bmad/cis/workflows/problem-solving/workflow.yaml as 'workflow-config' parameter to the workflow.xml instructions 4. Follow workflow.xml instructions EXACTLY as written to process and follow the specific workflow config and its instructions 5. Save outputs after EACH section when generating any documents from templates --- > Converted and distributed by [TomeVault](https://tomevault.io/claim/thewoolleyman) — claim your Tome and manage your conversions.