About
This skill helps developers identify universal principles by recognizing when the same pattern appears across three or more different domains. It is best used when you notice recurring solutions or experience déjà vu in problem-solving across varied contexts. The skill provides a framework to abstract these patterns, like caching or queuing, for application in new systems.
Quick Install
Claude Code
Recommendednpx skills add obra/superpowers-skills -a claude-code/plugin add https://github.com/obra/superpowers-skillsgit clone https://github.com/obra/superpowers-skills.git ~/.claude/skills/Meta-Pattern RecognitionCopy and paste this command in Claude Code to install this skill
Documentation
Meta-Pattern Recognition
Overview
When the same pattern appears in 3+ domains, it's probably a universal principle worth extracting.
Core principle: Find patterns in how patterns emerge.
Quick Reference
| Pattern Appears In | Abstract Form | Where Else? |
|---|---|---|
| CPU/DB/HTTP/DNS caching | Store frequently-accessed data closer | LLM prompt caching, CDN |
| Layering (network/storage/compute) | Separate concerns into abstraction levels | Architecture, organization |
| Queuing (message/task/request) | Decouple producer from consumer with buffer | Event systems, async processing |
| Pooling (connection/thread/object) | Reuse expensive resources | Memory management, resource governance |
Process
- Spot repetition - See same shape in 3+ places
- Extract abstract form - Describe independent of any domain
- Identify variations - How does it adapt per domain?
- Check applicability - Where else might this help?
Example
Pattern spotted: Rate limiting in API throttling, traffic shaping, circuit breakers, admission control
Abstract form: Bound resource consumption to prevent exhaustion
Variation points: What resource, what limit, what happens when exceeded
New application: LLM token budgets (same pattern - prevent context window exhaustion)
Red Flags You're Missing Meta-Patterns
- "This problem is unique" (probably not)
- Multiple teams independently solving "different" problems identically
- Reinventing wheels across domains
- "Haven't we done something like this?" (yes, find it)
Remember
- 3+ domains = likely universal
- Abstract form reveals new applications
- Variations show adaptation points
- Universal patterns are battle-tested
GitHub Repository
Frequently asked questions
What is the Meta-Pattern Recognition skill?
Meta-Pattern Recognition is a Claude Skill by obra. Skills package instructions and resources that Claude loads on demand, so Claude can perform Meta-Pattern Recognition-related tasks without extra prompting.
How do I install Meta-Pattern Recognition?
Use the install commands on this page: add Meta-Pattern Recognition 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 Meta-Pattern Recognition belong to?
Meta-Pattern Recognition is in the Other category, tagged ai.
Is Meta-Pattern Recognition free to use?
Yes. Meta-Pattern Recognition is listed on AIMCP and free to install.
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