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Reinforced Thinking Mode
by
Kaihang An
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· v1.1.0
· MIT-0
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/install reinforced-thinking-mode
Description
Multi-round independent deep thinking. Each round produces complete, final-quality solutions. Non-iterative, no TODOs, no angle constraints—pure divergent th...
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally consistent for its stated goal of enforced multi-round thinking. Before installing or enabling it, consider: (1) it will write problem.md and round_*.md files in a working directory and then delete intermediate files — ensure the agent environment's file access and deletion behavior meets your data-retention and compliance needs; (2) the SKILL.md's 'search immediately' instruction is vague and may cause the agent to perform web searches or use networked tools — if you want to restrict network calls, enforce those limits at the agent/runtime level; (3) the skill does not request credentials or installs, but its freedom to 'choose angle' and re-run rounds gives it broad behavioral discretion — review outputs and final_report.md before allowing automatic deletion if you need to retain an audit trail; (4) small textual ambiguities (typo in cleanup) mean you should test with non-sensitive data first. If you want a stricter security posture, restrict network access for this skill, sandbox the working directory, and require human approval before deleting files or before the agent synthesizes/publishes final outputs.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: reinforced-thinking-mode
Version: 1.1.0
The 'reinforced-thinking-mode' skill is a prompt-engineering framework designed to improve AI reasoning through multi-round independent analysis. It uses local file I/O (creating a 'reinforced-thinking/' directory and writing 'round_*.md' files) to manage state and prevent 'lazy thinking' by the agent. The process includes a 'Red team review' phase in SKILL.md to critically evaluate solutions for vulnerabilities and failure modes, and it concludes with a standard cleanup of intermediate files. No indicators of data exfiltration, malicious execution, or harmful instructions were found.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description (multi-round independent thinking) match the SKILL.md: it prescribes creating a working directory, writing problem.md, producing round_X.md files, synthesizing a final report, and deleting intermediates. No unexpected credentials, binaries, or installs are requested.
Instruction Scope
Instructions describe explicit file I/O (create/read/write/delete problem.md and round_{n}.md) which is coherent for the purpose. However the guidance 'Uncertain facts → Search immediately' is vague about what search mechanisms/endpoints to use (web search, internal tools, or asking the user). The SKILL.md also gives broad discretion about choosing angles and early-termination thresholds; these are functional but open-ended. There's a minor textual typo in the cleanup section that slightly reduces clarity.
Install Mechanism
Instruction-only skill with no install spec and no code files — lowest-risk delivery method. Nothing is downloaded or written by an installer.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or config paths requested. The skill does not ask for unrelated secrets or platform tokens.
Persistence & Privilege
always:false and no persistent installation. The skill writes and then deletes local files in a working directory; it does not request to modify agent/system configuration or other skills. Autonomy is allowed by default but not elevated by special privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install reinforced-thinking-mode - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/reinforced-thinking-mode - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.1.0
- feat: add early termination and red team review
- Add .clawhubignore and improve publish workflow with git-based changelog
- Add publishing infrastructure: CHANGELOG.md, PUBLISHING.md, scripts/
- Add Phase 4: Cleanup - require user confirmation before deleting intermediate files
- Split SKILL.md (English) and skill_cn.md (Chinese translation)
- Remove 'new perspective' from description - quality over angle diversity
- Refine angle selection: emphasize critical thinking over preset angles
- Add detailed execution steps, quality checkpoints, and mandatory redo mechanism
- Original version from skill package
v1.0.0
reinforced-thinking-mode 1.0.0
- Initial release introducing a robust framework for multi-round, independent deep thinking.
- Each round delivers a standalone, final-quality solution from a fresh perspective—no iterative improvement or angle constraints.
- Strict file access rules ensure independent sessions using only problem definition and previous round.
- Comprehensive templates, checklists, and mandatory redo mechanisms enforce solution quality and rule compliance.
- Adds structured phases: initialization, multiple independent solution rounds, synthesis/final reporting, and explicit user-directed file cleanup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reinforced Thinking Mode?
Multi-round independent deep thinking. Each round produces complete, final-quality solutions. Non-iterative, no TODOs, no angle constraints—pure divergent th... It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 653 downloads so far.
How do I install Reinforced Thinking Mode?
Run "/install reinforced-thinking-mode" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Reinforced Thinking Mode free?
Yes, Reinforced Thinking Mode is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Reinforced Thinking Mode support?
Reinforced Thinking Mode is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Reinforced Thinking Mode?
It is built and maintained by Kaihang An (@stofancy); the current version is v1.1.0.
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