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 "Deploy 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-wisdom Apply 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.
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"
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.
Related MCP server: OpenEnded Philosophy MCP Server
npm install -g mcp-wisdomOr run directly with npx:
npx mcp-wisdomAdd to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"wisdom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-wisdom"]
}
}
}claude mcp add wisdom -- npx -y mcp-wisdomTool | Purpose | Use When |
| Separate controllable from uncontrollable | Anxious about outcomes |
| Visualize worst case scenarios | Worried about failure |
| Mortality perspective | Need clarity on priorities |
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Detect thinking errors | Making important decisions |
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Create space before reacting | Feeling rushed or reactive |
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Assess readiness for action | Deciding when to act |
| Analyze through five elements | Facing complex challenges |
Tool | Purpose | Use When |
| Socratic questioning | Thinking feels unclear |
| Recommend best framework | Unsure which tool to use |
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?" |
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"I need to slow down" |
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"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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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
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.
wisdom-pack - Slash command version for Claude Code
See CHANGELOG.md for a history of changes to this project.
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Apply Socratic questioning to clarify terms, examine assumptions, and reach better understanding. Use when thinking feels unclear.
Inputs: statement (required).
Scan reasoning or decisions for cognitive biases using Kahneman's System 1/2 framework. Use before making important decisions.
Inputs: reasoning (required).
Analyze a situation and recommend which philosophical framework(s) would be most helpful. Use when unsure which wisdom tool to apply.
Inputs: situation (required).
Create space between stimulus and response using the STOP practice. Use when feeling reactive or rushed.
Inputs: situation (required).
Apply Epictetus's dichotomy of control to separate what's in your power from what isn't. Use when feeling anxious about outcomes or uncertain what to focus on.
Inputs: situation (required).
Apply memento mori - use mortality awareness to gain perspective and clarify priorities. Use when needing perspective on what truly matters.
Inputs: situation (required).
Practice premeditatio malorum - visualize worst case scenarios to reduce fear and prepare mentally. Use when worried about potential failures.
Inputs: fear (required).
Apply Musashi's Five Rings framework (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Void) to analyze a strategic situation. Use for complex challenges.
Inputs: challenge (required).
Assess whether now is the right time for action using Musashi's timing principles. Use when deciding whether to act now or wait.
Inputs: action (required).
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Scored across 9 tools
Every tool has a clearly distinct purpose with no overlap: Socratic questioning, cognitive bias scanning, framework recommendation, mindfulness, three distinct Stoic practices, and two strategic analysis tools. The descriptions explicitly differentiate their applications, making misselection unlikely.
All tools follow a consistent 'wisdom_' prefix with descriptive suffixes (e.g., 'clarify', 'cognitive_bias_scan', 'stoic_dichotomy'), using snake_case uniformly. This predictable pattern enhances readability and agent usability.
Nine tools are well-scoped for a wisdom/decision-support server, covering diverse philosophical and strategic frameworks without redundancy. Each tool earns its place by addressing specific cognitive or situational needs, avoiding both thinness and bloat.
The toolset provides complete coverage for its domain of wisdom and decision-making, including clarification, bias detection, mindfulness, Stoic practices, and strategic analysis. No obvious gaps exist; agents can handle various scenarios from reactive emotions to complex planning.
A governed, nonclinical reasoning system that helps people and AI agents make sense of difficult moments and choose a grounded next step. Use Clarity OS for overthinking, emotional activation, uncertainty, decision friction, conflicting priorities, repeating patterns, or difficult conversations. It returns structured, safety-governed clarity while preserving uncertainty, personal agency, and appropriate nonclinical boundaries.
Semantic search and citation of Stoic texts: Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus.
Deterministic reasoning stack for AI agents: simulate, decide & compute, plus cross-domain tools.
Stress-test a decision through named thinkers' lenses: assumptions, counter-arguments, receipt.
