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name: sequential-thinking description: "순차적 사고, 분석, 문제 해결, 복잡한 문제, 단계별 분석 - Use when solving complex problems. Systematic thinking workflow using Sequential Thinking MCP for multi-step analysis, trade-off evaluation, and architectural decisions."

Sequential Thinking Workflow

Use Scenarios

1. Complex Design Decisions: Architecture selection, tech stack decisions
2. Multi-step Problem Solving: Bug root cause analysis, performance optimization strategy
3. Uncertain Requirements: Requirements interpretation, approach exploration
4. Trade-off Analysis: Comparing pros and cons of multiple options
5. Refactoring Planning: Code improvement strategy

Thinking Process

Copy1. Problem Decomposition (estimate total_thoughts)
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2. Step-by-step Thinking (analyze with each thought)
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3. Verification/Revision (is_revision: true)
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4. Hypothesis Formation and Verification
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5. Final Answer (next_thought_needed: false)

Checklist

Before Starting:

• Is the problem truly complex? (Answer simple questions directly)
• Would step-by-step thinking help?
• Estimate initial total_thoughts (5-15)

During Process:

• Does each thought have a clear purpose?
• Is it logically connected to previous thoughts?
• When stuck: use revises_thought to reconsider
• When exploring alternatives: use branch_from_thought
• If more needed: needs_more_thoughts: true

At Completion:

• Has a satisfactory answer been reached?
• Has the hypothesis been sufficiently verified?
• Set next_thought_needed: false

Effective Usage Tips

• Add thoughts as needed, don't be constrained by initial estimates
• Express uncertainty honestly when things aren't clear
• Reconsider previous decisions using revises_thought
• Use branching for alternative exploration (branch_from_thought, branch_id)
• Ignore information irrelevant to the current step

What to Avoid

• Using excessive thinking for simple questions
• Prematurely ending the thinking process
• Lack of logical connection to previous thoughts
• Pretending certainty when uncertain

Integration with Serena MCP

For complex code work:

1. Sequential Thinking: Analyze requirements and establish approach strategy
2. Serena MCP: Explore code structure and current state
3. Sequential Thinking: Analyze exploration results and design modifications
4. Serena MCP: Perform actual code modifications