Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@think-mcpUse the debug tool with binary_search to find why this API is timing out"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
think-mcp
Structured thinking tools for AI assistants. Provides mental models, debugging approaches, decision frameworks, and more via the Model Context Protocol.
Quick Start
Installation
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows):
Tools
Tool | Description | Use When |
| Step-by-step thought tracing | Breaking down complex problems |
| Mental models (first principles, pareto, etc.) | Applying structured thinking frameworks |
| Software design patterns | Architectural decisions |
| Programming paradigms | Choosing coding approaches |
| Debugging approaches | Systematic troubleshooting |
| Multi-persona deliberation | Getting diverse perspectives |
| Decision analysis frameworks | Making important choices |
| Metacognitive monitoring | Assessing knowledge boundaries |
| Scientific method | Testing ideas systematically |
| Dialectical reasoning | Exploring arguments |
| Visual/spatial reasoning | Diagramming concepts |
Examples
Using trace for complex problem-solving
Using model with first principles
Using council for multiple perspectives
Using debug for systematic troubleshooting
Using decide for structured decisions
Tool Details
trace (Sequential Thinking)
Dynamic problem-solving through structured thoughts with revision and branching support.
Break down complex problems into steps
Revise previous thoughts as understanding evolves
Branch into alternative approaches
Track progress across multiple reasoning steps
model (Mental Models)
Apply proven mental models to problems:
first_principles- Break down to fundamentalsopportunity_cost- Analyze trade-offserror_propagation- Understand error chainsrubber_duck- Explain to clarifypareto_principle- Focus on high-impact factorsoccams_razor- Prefer simpler explanations
pattern (Design Patterns)
Software architecture patterns:
modular_architecture- Component separationapi_integration- External service patternsstate_management- State handling approachesasync_processing- Asynchronous patternsscalability- Growth considerationssecurity- Security best practicesagentic_design- AI agent patterns
paradigm (Programming Paradigms)
Programming approach selection:
imperative,procedural,object_orientedfunctional,declarative,logicevent_driven,aspect_orientedconcurrent,reactive
debug (Debugging Approaches)
Systematic debugging methods:
binary_search- Divide and narrowreverse_engineering- Work backwardsdivide_conquer- Isolate componentsbacktracking- Trace executioncause_elimination- Rule out causesprogram_slicing- Focus on relevant code
council (Collaborative Reasoning)
Multi-persona problem-solving with diverse expertise, structured debate, and consensus building.
decide (Decision Framework)
Structured decision analysis:
pros-cons- Simple comparisonweighted-criteria- Multi-factor scoringdecision-tree- Branching outcomesexpected-value- Probability-weightedscenario-analysis- Future scenarios
reflect (Metacognitive Monitoring)
Self-awareness about knowledge boundaries, claim certainty, and reasoning biases.
hypothesis (Scientific Method)
Formal scientific reasoning with hypothesis testing, variable identification, and evidence evaluation.
debate (Structured Argumentation)
Dialectical reasoning with thesis-antithesis-synthesis and argument strength analysis.
map (Visual Reasoning)
Visual thinking with diagrams, graphs, flowcharts, concept maps, and state diagrams.
Remote Access (Vercel Deployment)
Think-MCP can be deployed to Vercel for remote access from Claude Desktop and ChatGPT without local installation.
Deploy to Vercel
Or deploy manually:
Connect Claude Desktop (Remote)
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
Connect ChatGPT
Go to Settings → Connectors → Advanced → Developer Mode
Add the URL:
https://your-deployment.vercel.app/api/mcp
Development
Project Structure
Tech Stack
TypeScript
Node.js 18+
Model Context Protocol SDK 1.25.1
Zod 3.25+ (validation)
Vitest (testing)
Author
Chirag Singhal (@chirag127)
License
MIT