tree-of-thought

--- name: tree-of-thought description: >- Systematic Tree of Thought reasoning for complex problem decomposition. This skill should be used when the user asks for "tree of thought", "systematic reasoning", "structured analysis", "multi-path evaluation", or wants to decompose a complex problem by generating and evaluating multiple solution paths before selecting the best approach. Applies four-phase reasoning: decomposition, generation, evaluation, and synthesis. context: fork --- # Tree of Thought Analysis Apply Tree of Thought reasoning to the user's query through four phases. ## Query `$ARGUMENTS` ## Phase 1: Decomposition Break the query into core components with dependencies. 1. Identify 2-5 fundamental components. 2. For each: describe what it involves, why it has its position in the sequence, and what it depends on. 3. Map dependencies between components (which must resolve before others can start). ## Phase 2: Solution Generation For each component, generate three distinct approaches: - **A — Direct/Conventional**: straightforward, proven, minimal complexity. - **B — Creative/Unconventional**: novel angle, handles edge cases, more flexible. - **C — Systematic/Comprehensive**: thorough coverage, well-documented, maintainable. Assign each a viability score (0.0-1.0) with brief rationale. ## Phase 3: Evaluation & Selection Score each approach against weighted criteria: | Criterion | Weight | |-----------------|--------| | Feasibility | 40% | | Effectiveness | 35% | | Risk (lower=better) | 25% | Present scores in a comparison table per component. Select the best approach for each with a one-line rationale. ## Phase 4: Synthesis 1. Integrate selected approaches into a coherent solution path with specific implementation steps per component. 2. Surface key insights: patterns recognized, trade-offs made, unexpected findings. 3. Assess overall confidence (High/Medium/Low with percentage) noting strongest elements and areas of uncertainty. 4. Note 1-2 alternative paths worth considering if the primary path encounters issues. ## Summary Conclude with: - **Recommended Solution**: one-paragraph synthesis. - **Next Steps**: 2-3 immediate actions. - **Success Metrics**: how to validate the solution works.