Can I combine different thinking models?

Yes, the router provides specific guidance on sequential, nested, and parallel model combinations for complex or high-stakes decisions.

How does this help with debugging code?

It directs you to diagnostic models like the Scientific Method or 5 Whys Plus to systematically find root causes and test hypotheses instead of guessing.

Which mental models are included in this skill?

The router covers over 18 frameworks including First Principles, 5 Whys Plus, Systems Thinking, OODA, Pre-Mortem, Lindy Effect, and Cynefin.

What is the Thinking Model Router?

It is a master skill for Claude Code that helps you select the right mental model or analytical framework for any specific coding, design, or business problem.

Is this skill only for technical problems?

No, it includes specific maps for product strategy, business decisions, personal career choices, and risk management.

Thinking Model Router

Name: Thinking Model Router
Author: tjboudreaux

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Navigates and selects the optimal mental model or critical thinking framework based on your specific problem domain and complexity.

The Thinking Model Router acts as a central intelligence hub for Claude Code, guiding developers and architects toward the most effective mental models for any given task. Whether you are debugging a complex race condition, designing a scalable microservices architecture, or making high-stakes product decisions, this skill maps your problem type to proven frameworks like First Principles, Systems Thinking, or the OODA loop. It eliminates decision paralysis by providing a structured decision flow, ensuring that every technical or strategic challenge is approached with the most appropriate cognitive toolkit to reach higher-quality conclusions.

主な機能

01Domain-specific mapping for coding, architecture, product, and business strategy

02Integrated decision flows to move from abstract problems to actionable models

03Rapid problem-type identification (Diagnose, Decide, Understand, Create, Evaluate)

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05Access to 18+ frameworks including 5 Whys, Lindy Effect, and TRIZ

06Guidance on model combination for high-stakes or complex scenarios

ユースケース

01Evaluating technical debt and architectural tradeoffs using Reversibility and Second-Order Thinking

02Conducting project pre-mortems to identify and mitigate risks before deployment

03Determining the root cause of intermittent production bugs using the Scientific Method or 5 Whys Plus

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tjboudreaux/cc-thinking-skills thinking-model-router

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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