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vanman2024

extended-thinking

@vanman2024/extended-thinking
vanman2024
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Updated 5/5/2026
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Deep reasoning with Claude's extended thinking feature for complex multi-step problems. Use when implementing think-aloud reasoning, complex analysis, or debugging difficult issues.

Installation

$npx agent-skills-cli install @vanman2024/extended-thinking
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Details

Pathplugins/claude-agent-sdk/skills/extended-thinking/SKILL.md
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Scoped Name@vanman2024/extended-thinking

Usage

After installing, this skill will be available to your AI coding assistant.

Verify installation:

npx agent-skills-cli list

Skill Instructions


name: extended-thinking description: Deep reasoning with Claude's extended thinking feature for complex multi-step problems. Use when implementing think-aloud reasoning, complex analysis, or debugging difficult issues.

Extended Thinking Skill

Enable Claude to "think out loud" before responding - dramatically improves complex reasoning tasks.

When to Use Extended Thinking

  • Complex math, logic, or coding problems
  • Multi-step analysis requiring careful reasoning
  • Tasks where you need to verify Claude's thought process
  • Debugging intricate issues
  • Strategic planning and decision-making

Budget Guidance

ComplexityBudget TokensUse Case
Simple1,024Quick verification
Medium4,000-8,000Standard analysis
Complex16,000+Deep reasoning
Very Complex32,000+Consider batch processing

Key Patterns

Basic Extended Thinking

See templates/basic-thinking.ts and templates/basic-thinking.py

Interleaved Thinking with Tools

Requires beta header: anthropic-beta: interleaved-thinking-2025-05-14

Streaming Extended Thinking

Stream thinking blocks for real-time visibility into reasoning process.