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/install mit-reasoning-lite
Description
Provides a 3-step reasoning scaffold prompting agents to clarify objectives, check constraints, and articulate reasoning before significant decisions.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it says: a small prompt scaffold you can paste into agent skill files. Before running install.sh, inspect it (it's short) and be aware it will create $HOME/.mit-reasoning and try to copy additional files (USAGE.md, README.md) that are not included — the script will likely fail as-is due to missing files. There are no network calls or credential requests. If you only want the prompt, you can safely copy SKILL.md manually into your agent workspace instead of running the installer. If you do run the script, run it in a safe environment (or remove the cp lines for missing files) and verify any external links or commercial references before following them.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (a small reasoning scaffold) matches the provided SKILL.md: it only defines a 3-step prompt and guidance for where to paste it. There are no unexpected binaries, env vars, or external credentials requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md only instructs agents to clarify objectives, check constraints, and state reasoning before acting. It does not ask the agent to read unrelated files, access secrets, or send data to external endpoints.
Install Mechanism
There is no registry install spec (instruction-only), but the bundle contains install.sh which creates $HOME/.mit-reasoning and copies files into it. The script performs only local file operations and prints instructions. However, install.sh attempts to copy USAGE.md and README.md which are not present in the package (cp will fail due to set -e), so the installer is inconsistent/buggy — this is an integrity/packaging issue rather than malicious behavior.
Credentials
The skill requests no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. There are no hidden credential accesses in SKILL.md or install.sh.
Persistence & Privilege
always is false and the skill is user-invocable only. The installer would create a dot-directory under the user's home (normal for local tools) but the skill does not request permanent elevated privileges or alter other skills' configs.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install mit-reasoning-lite - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/mit-reasoning-lite - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
- Initial release of MIT Reasoning Lite, providing a 3-step decision framework for AI agents.
- Enforces structured decision-making: clarify objective, check constraints, and reason before acting.
- Drop-in installation with no configuration required; easily reference in AGENTS.md.
- Designed for high-impact, ambiguous, or hard-to-reverse agent actions.
- Part of the free Trust AI Suite, with upgrade path to the full 9-step MIT Reasoning framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MIT Reasoning Lite?
Provides a 3-step reasoning scaffold prompting agents to clarify objectives, check constraints, and articulate reasoning before significant decisions. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 129 downloads so far.
How do I install MIT Reasoning Lite?
Run "/install mit-reasoning-lite" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is MIT Reasoning Lite free?
Yes, MIT Reasoning Lite is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does MIT Reasoning Lite support?
MIT Reasoning Lite is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created MIT Reasoning Lite?
It is built and maintained by kgapol (@kgapol); the current version is v1.0.0.
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