Visum Thinker MCP Server

# PDF Problem-Solving Workflow This guide shows how to use the Sequential Thinking MCP Server to analyze complex problems from PDF documents. ## Workflow Overview 1. **Load PDF** → 2. **Analyze Content** → 3. **Sequential Thinking** → 4. **Iterate & Refine** ## Example: Analyzing a Research Paper or Technical Document ### Step 1: Load Your PDF ```json { "tool": "load_pdf", "arguments": { "filePath": "/Users/yourname/Documents/research_paper.pdf" } } ``` **Expected Response:** - PDF metadata (pages, text length) - Content preview - Confirmation that PDF is loaded for analysis ### Step 2: Analyze Specific Sections ```json { "tool": "analyze_pdf_section", "arguments": { "query": "methodology experimental design", "searchTerms": ["methodology", "experiment", "hypothesis", "results"] } } ``` **This will:** - Search for relevant content sections - Highlight key terms and their frequency - Extract relevant paragraphs - Prepare content for sequential analysis ### Step 3: Start Sequential Thinking ```json { "tool": "sequential_thinking", "arguments": { "thought": "Based on the PDF content, I need to understand the research problem first. The paper discusses [specific topic from PDF]. Let me identify the main research question being addressed.", "nextThoughtNeeded": true, "thoughtNumber": 1, "totalThoughts": 5 } } ``` ### Step 4: Continue Analysis ```json { "tool": "sequential_thinking", "arguments": { "thought": "Now I'll examine the methodology section. The authors used [specific method from PDF]. I can see potential strengths: [list], and possible limitations: [list].", "nextThoughtNeeded": true, "thoughtNumber": 2, "totalThoughts": 5 } } ``` ### Step 5: Revision if Needed ```json { "tool": "sequential_thinking", "arguments": { "thought": "Wait, I think I misunderstood the experimental design. Let me re-read that section. Actually, they used a different approach...", "nextThoughtNeeded": true, "thoughtNumber": 4, "totalThoughts": 6, "isRevision": true, "revisesThought": 2 } } ``` ### Step 6: Get Summary ```json { "tool": "get_thinking_summary", "arguments": {} } ``` ## Common Use Cases ### 📚 Academic Research - Analyze research papers methodology - Compare different theoretical approaches - Identify gaps in literature reviews ### 📊 Business Analysis - Review financial reports or market research - Break down complex business cases - Analyze competitor strategies ### 🔧 Technical Documentation - Understand complex system architectures - Debug technical specifications - Learn new technologies step-by-step ### 📖 Educational Material - Break down complex textbook chapters - Solve mathematical proofs - Understand scientific concepts ## Pro Tips 1. **Start Broad, Then Narrow**: First get overview, then dive into specifics 2. **Use Search Terms**: Include relevant keywords to find the right sections 3. **Iterate**: Use revisions when you discover new insights 4. **Branch**: Explore alternative interpretations when needed 5. **Reset**: Clear state between different documents or problem types ## Example Queries for Different Document Types ### Research Papers - "research methodology experimental design" - "results statistical analysis findings" - "limitations future work recommendations" ### Technical Manuals - "installation setup configuration" - "troubleshooting error handling" - "API endpoints authentication" ### Business Documents - "financial performance revenue analysis" - "market trends competitive analysis" - "strategic recommendations implementation" ## Integration with Learning This server is perfect for: - **Active Reading**: Engage deeply with complex texts - **Problem Decomposition**: Break down multi-step problems - **Critical Analysis**: Question assumptions and explore alternatives - **Knowledge Synthesis**: Connect ideas across different sections Start with simpler documents to get comfortable with the workflow, then tackle more complex materials as you build proficiency with the sequential thinking approach!