Sequential Thinking - OpenClaw Skill

Install Command

npx clawhub@latest install sequential-thinking

Installation Guide

Check Environment

Make sure Node.js 22+ and OpenClaw are installed. Run openclaw --version in your terminal to verify.

Run Installation

Run the install command above in your terminal. ClawHub will automatically download and install Sequential Thinking to the ~/.openclaw/skills/ directory.

Verify Installation

Run openclaw skills list to check your installed skills and confirm Sequential Thinking appears in the list.

Configure (Optional)

Follow the configuration instructions in the description below to add skill settings to ~/.config/openclaw/openclaw.json5.

Manual Installation: Copy the Skill folder to ~/.openclaw/skills/ or the skills/ directory in your project root. Make sure the folder contains a SKILL.md file.

Multi-step chain-of-thought reasoning Dynamic problem decomposition and planning Thought process visualization and backtracking

Detailed Description

Sequential Thinking MCP Server provides AI with a structured reasoning framework to solve complex problems through multi-step thinking processes.

Core Features

Chain-of-Thought Reasoning: Break down complex problems into ordered thinking steps, with each step building upon the previous one
Dynamic Reflection: Backtrack, correct, and adjust reasoning during the process, with support for thought branching and merging
Process Visualization: Record the complete thinking process, including reasoning basis and conclusions for each step

Configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequential-thinking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

Analyze complex system architecture design problems with step-by-step optimal solution derivation
Debug hard-to-locate bugs through logical reasoning to narrow down the search scope
Plan multi-phase project tasks by decomposing dependencies and execution order
Compare pros and cons of multiple technical solutions to make well-reasoned decisions

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