self-correct-reasoning

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Analyze and correct previous responses when questioned or when contradictions are detected. Use this skill when the user challenges your reasoning, points out inconsistencies, or asks 'what makes you think that?' to help you review your logic, identify errors in your previous statements, and provide accurate corrections. Useful for maintaining consistency, admitting mistakes, and rebuilding trust through transparent self-evaluation.

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Sourcedalehurley/phpbot

Added on2026-03-01

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npx skill4agent add dalehurley/phpbot self-correct-reasoning

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Skill: self-correct-reasoning

When to Use

Use this skill when:

The user questions your reasoning with phrases like 'what makes you think that?', 'why do you say that?', or 'how did you get that?'
You detect contradictions between your current statement and previously retrieved data
You realize you made an unsupported claim or logical error
The user challenges the accuracy or consistency of your response
You need to review and correct a previous answer

Input Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description	Example
`user_challenge`	Yes	The user's question or statement challenging your previous response	what makes you think that?
`previous_response`	Yes	Your earlier statement or claim that is being questioned	no raincoat needed
`relevant_context`	No	Previously retrieved data, facts, or information relevant to the claim	Sydney weather forecast showing light drizzle and patchy rain

Procedure

Identify the specific claim or response being questioned
Review the conversation history and any data you previously retrieved or stated
Check for contradictions between your claim and the actual data or facts presented
Identify the logical error, unsupported assumption, or inconsistency
Acknowledge the error explicitly and explain what went wrong
Provide the correct answer based on the actual data or sound reasoning
Apologize if appropriate and thank the user for catching the mistake

Example

Example requests that trigger this skill:

what makes you think that?