Sequential Thinking Skill

Goal

Solve complex problems by breaking them down into small, logical steps. This prevents "jumping to conclusions" and reduces hallucination.

Steps

1. Decompose

   • Break the user's request into atomic components.
   • List what you know, what you assume, and what you need to find out.

2. Plan

   • Outline a linear sequence of steps to solve the problem.
   • Example: Research -> Hypothesis -> Limit Test -> Implement -> Verify.

3. Execute Step-by-Step

   • Validating each step before moving to the next.
   • If a step fails or reveals new info, update the Plan.

4. Review & Sythesize

   • Review your chain of reasoning. Does the conclusion logically follow?
   • Formulate the final answer based on the verified steps.

Constraints

• Do NOT output the final answer until the thinking process is complete.
• Be explicit about uncertainty ("I am 80% confident that...").
• Use <thinking> blocks if supported by the interface, otherwise clear headers.