The mcp-wisdom server provides 9 philosophy-grounded thinking frameworks to help with decision-making, anxiety management, clarity, and perspective, integrated with AI assistants like Claude through MCP.
Stoic Tools:
Separate controllable from uncontrollable - Reduce anxiety by identifying what's within your power using Epictetus's dichotomy of control
Visualize worst-case scenarios - Mentally prepare for potential failures through premeditatio malorum
Gain mortality perspective - Clarify priorities using memento mori awareness
Cognitive & Mindfulness Tools:
Detect cognitive biases - Scan reasoning for thinking errors using Kahneman's System 1/2 framework before important decisions
Create mindful pauses - Use the STOP practice to reduce reactivity between stimulus and response
Strategic Tools:
Assess action timing - Determine optimal timing using Musashi's principles
Analyze complex challenges - Apply Musashi's Five Rings framework (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Void) to strategic situations
Meta Tools:
Clarify thinking - Examine assumptions through Socratic questioning
Get framework recommendations - Find the most appropriate philosophical tool for your situation
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., "@mcp-wisdomApply the dichotomy of control to my anxiety about this job interview"
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.
mcp-wisdom
Philosophy-grounded thinking frameworks for Claude
- an MCP server providing Stoic, Cognitive, Mindfulness, and Strategic wisdom tools.
"Think better with 2,500 years of tested frameworks"
Overview
mcp-wisdom provides 9 philosophical thinking tools that Claude can use to help with decisions, anxiety, biases, timing, and perspective. Each tool draws from specific philosophical traditions with embedded wisdom quotes.
Installation
npm install -g mcp-wisdomOr run directly with npx:
npx mcp-wisdomConfiguration
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"wisdom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-wisdom"]
}
}
}Claude Code
claude mcp add wisdom -- npx -y mcp-wisdomAvailable Tools
Stoic Framework
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Separate controllable from uncontrollable | Anxious about outcomes |
| Visualize worst case scenarios | Worried about failure |
| Mortality perspective | Need clarity on priorities |
Cognitive Framework
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Detect thinking errors | Making important decisions |
Mindfulness Framework
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Create space before reacting | Feeling rushed or reactive |
Strategic Framework
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Assess readiness for action | Deciding when to act |
| Analyze through five elements | Facing complex challenges |
Meta Tools
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Socratic questioning | Thinking feels unclear |
| Recommend best framework | Unsure which tool to use |
Quick Reference
Situation | Tool |
"I'm anxious about the outcome" |
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"What if this fails?" |
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"Does this really matter?" |
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"Am I thinking clearly?" |
|
"I need to slow down" |
|
"Is now the right time?" |
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"This is complex" |
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"What do I actually mean?" |
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"Which framework should I use?" |
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Sources
Tools draw from these philosophical traditions:
Stoicism: Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca
Cognitive Science: Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky
Mindfulness: Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl
Strategic: Miyamoto Musashi (Book of Five Rings)
Socratic: Socrates, Plato
Example Usage
Ask Claude:
"Use the dichotomy of control to help me with my job interview anxiety"
"Scan my reasoning about this investment for cognitive biases"
"Help me decide if now is the right time to launch this product"
"I need perspective on whether to take this job offer"
Claude will use the appropriate wisdom tool to provide structured philosophical guidance.
Related
wisdom-pack - Slash command version for Claude Code
Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for a history of changes to this project.
Links
License
MIT
Resources
Looking for Admin?
Admins can modify the Dockerfile, update the server description, and track usage metrics. If you are the server author, to access the admin panel.