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+name: sequential-thinking
+description: Use for atypically complex problems requiring explicit step-by-step reasoning. Skill autonomously decides if sequential-thinking MCP overhead is justified based on problem complexity.
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+
+# Sequential Thinking
+
+## Overview
+
+Use sequential-thinking MCP tool for problems with atypical complexity requiring explicit reasoning paths. The skill autonomously assesses whether MCP overhead provides value.
+
+## When to Consider Sequential-Thinking MCP
+
+Activate this skill for:
+- Multi-layered architectural decisions with significant tradeoffs
+- Complex debugging across multiple interacting systems
+- Problems with circular dependencies or non-obvious root causes
+- Design decisions requiring exploration of alternative approaches
+- Race conditions, deadlocks, or timing-sensitive bugs
+- Performance bottlenecks with unclear origins
+
+## Decision Criteria
+
+**Use sequential-thinking MCP when:**
+- Problem requires branching into alternative reasoning paths that should be tracked
+- Assumptions need revision as new information emerges
+- Multiple interdependent factors must be balanced simultaneously
+- High-stakes decision needs documented reasoning trail
+- Genuinely uncertain and need systematic exploration
+
+**Skip sequential-thinking MCP when:**
+- Problem is complex but straightforward (linear debugging)
+- Built-in reasoning suffices
+- Task is primarily execution rather than analysis
+- Overhead not justified by complexity
+- Approach is clear, just needs implementation
+
+## Usage
+
+Silently assess problem complexity. Only invoke sequential-thinking MCP if explicit step tracking adds material value. Default to built-in reasoning for most tasks.
+
+Do not announce use of the tool unless relevant to user.