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reasoning-controls

Use when adjusting reasoning depth, budgets, or metrics visibility - provides guidance for selecting and applying reasoning controls safely.

9stars3forksUpdated 2/21/2026

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Safe(100/100)
Security Score100/100

About reasoning-controls

The 'reasoning-controls' skill provides users with the ability to adjust the depth of reasoning, control budget limits for cost or latency, and report reasoning metrics effectively. It helps users balance trade-offs between computational resources, reasoning complexity, and the desired outcomes. By enabling consistent control over reasoning parameters, this skill ensures optimal performance based on specific needs, whether that's increasing efficiency or maximizing depth in decision-making processes.

FAQ

How do I adjust the reasoning depth?

To adjust reasoning depth, load the corresponding reference for adjusting reasoning from the provided links and apply the necessary parameters to control depth.

What are budget controls for?

Budget controls allow you to set limits on computational cost or latency for reasoning tasks, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently based on the task's requirements.

Can I use this skill for tasks that don’t involve reasoning?

No, this skill should only be used when explicit reasoning controls are required. If the task does not involve reasoning, it's best not to apply these controls.

What are the common mistakes when using reasoning-controls?

Common mistakes include over-allocating budget for tasks that do not require it or adjusting reasoning depth without explaining the trade-offs involved.

What outputs can I expect from this skill?

This skill will output updated reasoning settings and, in some cases, metrics or confirmation of applied settings and their effects.

Install reasoning-controls

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill