# ReACT Methodology Definition
# Reasoning and Acting cycles for systematic problem-solving
id: react
name: ReACT Framework
type: ReACT
methodology: ReACT # Deprecated: use 'type' instead
version: '1.0.0'
enabled: true
systemPromptGuidance: |
Apply the ReACT methodology systematically:
**Reason**: Think through the problem systematically and develop a clear approach
**Act**: Take specific, purposeful actions based on your reasoning
**Observe**: Analyze results, feedback, and outcomes of your actions carefully
**Adjust**: Modify your reasoning and approach based on observations
**Continue**: Repeat the cycle until the objective is achieved
Focus on explicit reasoning, measurable actions, systematic observation, and continuous improvement through reasoning-action cycles. Each cycle should build upon learnings from previous cycles.
gates:
include:
- framework-compliance
methodologyGates:
- id: reasoning_quality
name: Reasoning Quality
description: Verify systematic and logical reasoning approach
methodologyArea: Reason
priority: high
validationCriteria:
- Problem analysis is systematic and thorough
- Reasoning is explicit and traceable
- Approach is logically structured
- id: action_specificity
name: Action Specificity
description: Ensure actions are specific, purposeful, and measurable
methodologyArea: Act
priority: high
validationCriteria:
- Actions are concrete and specific
- Actions have clear objectives
- Actions are measurable and observable
- id: observation_completeness
name: Observation Completeness
description: Validate comprehensive observation and analysis of results
methodologyArea: Observe
priority: high
validationCriteria:
- Results are observed systematically
- Feedback is analyzed thoroughly
- Outcomes are measured against objectives
- id: cycle_effectiveness
name: Cycle Effectiveness
description: Assess effectiveness of reasoning-action cycles
methodologyArea: Continue
priority: medium
validationCriteria:
- Cycles show learning and improvement
- Adjustments are based on observations
- Progress toward objective is evident
templateSuggestions:
- section: system
type: addition
description: Add ReACT methodology guidance
content: |
Apply the ReACT methodology: Reason through the problem systematically, take specific purposeful Actions, Observe results and feedback, then adjust your reasoning based on observations. Continue cycles until the objective is achieved.
methodologyJustification: Ensures systematic application of reasoning-action cycles
impact: high
- section: user
type: structure
description: Structure response using ReACT cycles
content: |
Please structure your response using ReACT cycles: 1) Reasoning about the problem, 2) Specific actions to take, 3) Observations of results, 4) Reasoning adjustments, 5) Continuation decision.
methodologyJustification: Guides systematic problem-solving through reasoning-action cycles
impact: medium
methodologyElements:
requiredSections:
- Reason
- Act
- Observe
optionalSections:
- Adjust
- Continue
sectionDescriptions:
Reason: Think through the problem systematically and plan approach
Act: Take specific, purposeful actions based on reasoning
Observe: Analyze results, feedback, and outcomes of actions
Adjust: Modify reasoning and approach based on observations
Continue: Repeat cycles until objective is achieved
argumentSuggestions:
- name: problem
type: string
description: The problem or challenge to address systematically
methodologyReason: ReACT requires clear problem definition for effective reasoning
examples:
- performance optimization
- user experience issue
- technical implementation
- name: actions
type: array
description: Potential actions that can be taken
methodologyReason: ReACT methodology emphasizes specific, purposeful actions
examples:
- analyze metrics
- test hypothesis
- implement solution
- name: success_criteria
type: string
description: Clear criteria for when the objective is achieved
methodologyReason: ReACT cycles need defined completion points
examples:
- performance improves by 20%
- user satisfaction increases
- tests pass
toolDescriptions:
prompt_engine:
description: |
🚀 PROMPT ENGINE [ReACT]: Expands prompts with Reason→Act→Observe→Adjust cycle guidance for you to follow.
WHAT IT RETURNS: Prepared prompt + ReACT cycle instructions.
WHAT YOU DO: Reason, act, observe, and adjust yourself using the returned structure.
SYNTAX: >>prompt_id key="value" | Chain: >>s1 --> >>s2
OPERATORS: @ReACT | :: "criteria" | %clean/%lean
parameters:
command: 'Prompt ID to expand. Resulting prompt will include ReACT cycle guidance for you to apply.'
resource_manager:
description: |
🗂️ RESOURCE MANAGER [ReACT]: Unified CRUD for prompts, gates, and methodologies.
USAGE: resource_manager(resource_type:"prompt|gate|methodology", action:"...", ...)
RESOURCE TYPES: prompt (templates), gate (quality criteria), methodology (frameworks)
ACTIONS: create | update | delete | list | inspect | reload | switch (methodology only)
Use action:"guide" with goal:"observe" for evidence-gathering recommendations before acting.
parameters:
resource_type: "Type of resource: 'prompt', 'gate', or 'methodology'"
action: "Use 'guide' with goal:'observe' to favor actions that gather evidence before modifying."
system_control:
description: |
⚙️ SYSTEM CONTROL [ReACT]: System administration. Use action:"guide" topic:"observe" for observation-focused operation guidance.
parameters:
action: "Use 'guide' with topic:'observe' to surface observation/telemetry operations before acting."
# Reference to phases file (inlined at build time)
phasesFile: phases.yaml
# Reference to judge prompt file (inlined at build time)
judgePromptFile: judge-prompt.md
