Thinking
About
The Thinking skill provides a unified toolkit for deep analytical and creative problem-solving, including techniques like first-principles reasoning, brainstorming, and adversarial testing. Use it when you need to decompose complex problems, generate ideas, stress-test solutions, or conduct structured investigations. It enables multi-perspective analysis through methods like council debates, red teaming, and scientific hypothesis testing.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add danielmiessler/Personal_AI_Infrastructure -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/danielmiessler/Personal_AI_Infrastructuregit clone https://github.com/danielmiessler/Personal_AI_Infrastructure.git ~/.claude/skills/ThinkingCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the Thinking skill?
Thinking is a Claude Skill by danielmiessler. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform Thinking-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install Thinking?
Use the install commands on this page: add Thinking to Claude Code as a plugin, or clone its repository into your skills directory, then restart Claude so it picks up the skill.
What category does Thinking belong to?
Thinking is in the Meta category, tagged ai, testing and design.
Is Thinking free to use?
Yes. Thinking is listed on AIMCP and free to install. It runs inside Claude, so no separate service account is required to use the skill itself.
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