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Sequential Thinking

顺序思维

Structured problem-solving via manageable, reflective thought sequences with dynamic adjustment.

通过可管理、带反思的思维序列并结合动态调整来进行结构化问题解决。

When to Apply

适用场景

Complex problem decomposition
Adaptive planning with revision capability
Analysis needing course correction
Problems with unclear/emerging scope
Multi-step solutions requiring context maintenance
Hypothesis-driven investigation/debugging

复杂问题分解
具备修正能力的适应性规划
需要路线修正的分析工作
范围模糊/不断变化的问题
需要维持上下文的多步骤解决方案
基于假设的调查/调试

Core Process

核心流程

1. Start with Loose Estimate

1. 从粗略估算开始

Thought 1/5: [Initial analysis]

Adjust dynamically as understanding evolves.

Thought 1/5: [初始分析]

随着理解的深入动态调整。

2. Structure Each Thought

2. 构建每个思维步骤

Build on previous context explicitly
Address one aspect per thought
State assumptions, uncertainties, realizations
Signal what next thought should address

明确基于之前的上下文展开
每个思维步骤聚焦一个方面
说明假设、不确定性、新认知
指明下一个思维步骤应解决的内容

3. Apply Dynamic Adjustment

3. 应用动态调整

Expand: More complexity discovered → increase total
Contract: Simpler than expected → decrease total
Revise: New insight invalidates previous → mark revision
Branch: Multiple approaches → explore alternatives

扩展：发现更多复杂性 → 增加总步骤数
收缩：问题比预期简单 → 减少总步骤数
修正：新认知推翻之前的结论 → 标记修正
分支：存在多种方法 → 探索替代方案

4. Use Revision When Needed

4. 必要时进行修正

Thought 5/8 [REVISION of Thought 2]: [Corrected understanding]
- Original: [What was stated]
- Why revised: [New insight]
- Impact: [What changes]

Thought 5/8 [REVISION of Thought 2]: [修正后的理解]
- Original: [原内容]
- Why revised: [新认知]
- Impact: [带来的变化]

5. Branch for Alternatives

5. 为替代方案创建分支

Thought 4/7 [BRANCH A from Thought 2]: [Approach A]
Thought 4/7 [BRANCH B from Thought 2]: [Approach B]

Compare explicitly, converge with decision rationale.

Thought 4/7 [BRANCH A from Thought 2]: [方案A]
Thought 4/7 [BRANCH B from Thought 2]: [方案B]

明确对比，结合决策依据收敛到最终方案。

6. Generate & Verify Hypotheses

6. 生成并验证假设

Thought 6/9 [HYPOTHESIS]: [Proposed solution]
Thought 7/9 [VERIFICATION]: [Test results]

Iterate until hypothesis verified.

Thought 6/9 [HYPOTHESIS]: [提出的解决方案]
Thought 7/9 [VERIFICATION]: [测试结果]

迭代直到假设得到验证。

7. Complete Only When Ready

7. 准备就绪后再标记完成

Mark final:

Thought N/N [FINAL]

Complete when:

Solution verified
All critical aspects addressed
Confidence achieved
No outstanding uncertainties

标记最终状态：

Thought N/N [FINAL]

满足以下条件时完成：

解决方案已验证
所有关键方面都已覆盖
达到足够的信心
无未解决的不确定性

Application Modes

应用模式

Explicit: Use visible thought markers when complexity warrants visible reasoning or user requests breakdown.

Implicit: Apply methodology internally for routine problem-solving where thinking aids accuracy without cluttering response.

显式模式：当问题复杂到需要展示推理过程，或用户要求拆解时，使用可见的思维标记。

隐式模式：在常规问题解决中内部应用该方法论，借助思维辅助提升准确性，同时避免让响应变得杂乱。

Scripts (Optional)

脚本（可选）

Optional scripts for deterministic validation/tracking:

```
scripts/process-thought.js
```
- Validate & track thoughts with history
```
scripts/format-thought.js
```
- Format for display (box/markdown/simple)

See README.md for usage examples. Use when validation/persistence needed; otherwise apply methodology directly.

用于确定性验证/跟踪的可选脚本：

```
scripts/process-thought.js
```
- 验证并跟踪思维历史
```
scripts/format-thought.js
```
- 格式化展示（框型/Markdown/简洁格式）

查看README.md获取使用示例。在需要验证/持久化时使用；否则直接应用该方法论即可。

References

参考资料

Load when deeper understanding needed:

```
references/core-patterns.md
```
- Revision & branching patterns
```
references/examples-api.md
```
- API design example
```
references/examples-debug.md
```
- Debugging example
```
references/examples-architecture.md
```
- Architecture decision example
```
references/advanced-techniques.md
```
- Spiral refinement, hypothesis testing, convergence
```
references/advanced-strategies.md
```
- Uncertainty, revision cascades, meta-thinking

需要深入理解时可加载：

```
references/core-patterns.md
```
- 修正与分支模式
```
references/examples-api.md
```
- API设计示例
```
references/examples-debug.md
```
- 调试示例
```
references/examples-architecture.md
```
- 架构决策示例
```
references/advanced-techniques.md
```
- 螺旋式优化、假设测试、收敛方法
```
references/advanced-strategies.md
```
- 不确定性、修正连锁反应、元思维