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name: reasoning-controls description: Use when adjusting reasoning depth, budgets, or metrics visibility - provides guidance for selecting and applying reasoning controls safely.

Reasoning Controls

Overview

Control reasoning depth and cost trade-offs using consistent settings and metrics.

When to Use

• Adjusting reasoning depth or thinking mode
• Setting budget limits for cost or latency
• Reporting reasoning metrics

Avoid when:

• The task doesn’t require explicit reasoning controls

Quick Reference

Workflow

1. Determine the control goal (depth, budget, metrics).
2. Load the matching reference.
3. Apply the control with the appropriate parameters.
4. Report settings and effects.

Output

• Updated reasoning settings
• Metrics or confirmation output

Common Mistakes

• Over-allocating budget for simple tasks
• Changing depth without explaining trade-offs