Sequential Thinking MCP Server
hybrid server
The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.
Sequential Thinking MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that facilitates structured, progressive thinking through defined stages. This tool helps break down complex problems into sequential thoughts, track the progression of your thinking process, and generate summaries.
Features
- Structured Thinking Framework: Organizes thoughts through standard cognitive stages (Problem Definition, Research, Analysis, Synthesis, Conclusion)
- Thought Tracking: Records and manages sequential thoughts with metadata
- Related Thought Analysis: Identifies connections between similar thoughts
- Progress Monitoring: Tracks your position in the overall thinking sequence
- Summary Generation: Creates concise overviews of the entire thought process
Prerequisites
- Python 3.11 or higher
- UV package manager (Install Guide)
Project Structure
Quick Start
- Set Up ProjectCopy
- Run the ServerCopy
Claude Desktop Integration
Add to your Claude Desktop configuration (%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
on Windows):
How It Works
The server maintains a history of thoughts and processes them through a structured workflow. Each thought is validated, categorized, and stored with relevant metadata for later analysis.
Usage Guide
The Sequential Thinking server exposes three main tools:
1. process_thought
Records and analyzes a new thought in your sequential thinking process.
Parameters:
thought
(string): The content of your thoughtthought_number
(integer): Position in your sequence (e.g., 1 for first thought)total_thoughts
(integer): Expected total thoughts in the sequencenext_thought_needed
(boolean): Whether more thoughts are needed after this onestage
(string): The thinking stage - must be one of:- "Problem Definition"
- "Research"
- "Analysis"
- "Synthesis"
- "Conclusion"
tags
(list of strings, optional): Keywords or categories for your thoughtaxioms_used
(list of strings, optional): Principles or axioms applied in your thoughtassumptions_challenged
(list of strings, optional): Assumptions your thought questions or challenges
Example:
2. generate_summary
Generates a summary of your entire thinking process.
Example output:
3. clear_history
Resets the thinking process by clearing all recorded thoughts.
Practical Applications
- Decision Making: Work through important decisions methodically
- Problem Solving: Break complex problems into manageable components
- Research Planning: Structure your research approach with clear stages
- Writing Organization: Develop ideas progressively before writing
- Project Analysis: Evaluate projects through defined analytical stages
Getting Started
With the proper MCP setup, simply use the process_thought
tool to begin working through your thoughts in sequence. As you progress, you can get an overview with generate_summary
and reset when needed with clear_history
.
Customizing the Sequential Thinking Server
For detailed examples of how to customize and extend the Sequential Thinking server, see example.md. It includes code samples for:
- Modifying thinking stages
- Enhancing thought data structures
- Adding persistence
- Implementing enhanced analysis
- Creating custom prompts
- Setting up advanced configurations
License
MIT License
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This server facilitates structured problem-solving by breaking down complex issues into sequential steps, supporting revisions, and enabling multiple solution paths through full MCP integration.
- Features
- Prerequisites
- Project Structure
- Quick Start
- Claude Desktop Integration
- How It Works
- Customizing the Sequential Thinking Server