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Sequential Thinking MCP Server

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# Sequential Thinking MCP Server

An MCP server implementation that provides a tool for dynamic and reflective problem-solving through a structured thinking process.

## Features

- Break down complex problems into manageable steps
- Revise and refine thoughts as understanding deepens
- Branch into alternative paths of reasoning
- Adjust the total number of thoughts dynamically
- Generate and verify solution hypotheses

## Tool

### sequential_thinking

Facilitates a detailed, step-by-step thinking process for problem-solving and analysis.

**Inputs:**
- `thought` (string): The current thinking step
- `nextThoughtNeeded` (boolean): Whether another thought step is needed
- `thoughtNumber` (integer): Current thought number
- `totalThoughts` (integer): Estimated total thoughts needed
- `isRevision` (boolean, optional): Whether this revises previous thinking
- `revisesThought` (integer, optional): Which thought is being reconsidered
- `branchFromThought` (integer, optional): Branching point thought number
- `branchId` (string, optional): Branch identifier
- `needsMoreThoughts` (boolean, optional): If more thoughts are needed

## Usage

The Sequential Thinking tool is designed for:
- Breaking down complex problems into steps
- Planning and design with room for revision
- Analysis that might need course correction
- Problems where the full scope might not be clear initially
- Tasks that need to maintain context over multiple steps
- Situations where irrelevant information needs to be filtered out

## Configuration

### Usage with Claude Desktop

Add this to your `claude_desktop_config.json`:

#### npx

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequential-thinking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

#### docker

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sequentialthinking": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--rm",
        "-i",
        "mcp/sequentialthinking"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Building

Docker:

```bash
docker build -t mcp/sequentialthinking -f src/sequentialthinking/Dockerfile .
```

## License

This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License. This means you are free to use, modify, and distribute the software, subject to the terms and conditions of the MIT License. For more details, please see the LICENSE file in the project repository.

TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Scored across 1 tool

Disambiguation5/5

With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap between tools. The tool's purpose is clearly defined as a dynamic problem-solving process, making it distinct by default.

Naming Consistency5/5

A single tool inherently has consistent naming, as there are no other tools to compare it against. The name 'sequentialthinking' is descriptive and follows a clear, albeit unique, pattern for this server.

Tool Count2/5

One tool is too few for a server that aims to facilitate dynamic and reflective problem-solving, as it forces all functionality into a single, complex interface. This limits flexibility and could overwhelm users or agents with its many parameters, making it feel thin in scope despite its depth.

Completeness3/5

The tool covers a broad range of problem-solving steps, but as a single tool, it lacks modularity. There are no obvious gaps in functionality, but the monolithic design might lead to dead ends or inefficiencies in handling diverse tasks that could benefit from separate, specialized tools.

Maintenance

ActivityInactive
ResponsivenessNo issues