thinking-cynefin

by cc-thinking-skills

When the right response mode is unclear, classify the cause-effect domain first; decompose disorder.

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Run this command in your terminal. No account required — it auto-detects your AI tool and installs the skill file.

npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cc-thinking-skills-thinking-cynefin

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~/.claude/skills/<skill>/SKILL.md

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npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cc-thinking-skills-thinking-cynefin --target claude-code

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Frequently asked questions about thinking-cynefin

What does the thinking-cynefin skill do?

When the right response mode is unclear, classify the cause-effect domain first; decompose disorder. It's a reusable SKILL.md instruction set that loads into your AI coding assistant on demand, no prompt engineering, no copy-pasting every session.

How do I install the thinking-cynefin skill?

Run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install cc-thinking-skills-thinking-cynefin` from your terminal. The CLI writes the SKILL.md to the correct location for your AI tool (e.g. ~/.claude/skills/cc-thinking-skills-thinking-cynefin/ for Claude Code or ~/.cursor/skills/ for Cursor with --target cursor) and adds it to your project's .skills.json lockfile.

Which AI tools does thinking-cynefin work with?

thinking-cynefin runs in Claude Code. It follows the open Agent Skills standard (SKILL.md), so the same skill works in every supported tool without modification.

Is the thinking-cynefin skill free?

Yes. Every skill on skills-hub.ai is free and open-source. There are no premium tiers, paywalls, or usage limits. You only pay for whatever AI assistant you're already using.

How do I use thinking-cynefin after installing it?

In Claude Code, type `/cc-thinking-skills-thinking-cynefin` (or whatever slash command the skill registers) and the AI follows the skill's instructions immediately. You can also reference it by name in natural language, your AI loads the skill into context when relevant.

Can I share the thinking-cynefin skill with my team?

Yes. Commit your project's .skills.json lockfile and teammates run `npx @skills-hub-ai/cli install` (no args) to install every skill at the exact version you pinned. Organization-scoped installs work via skills-hub.ai organizations.