Meta-cognitive reasoning specialist for evidence-based analysis, hypothesis testing, and cognitive failure prevention.
SkillScore91Maintained
Automatic
◆Research pack
Last verified 8/21/2026
What it changes
Passed 20 of 22 test cases with the skill, and 11 of 22 without it.
Without skill50%
With skill91%
Checks it passed that the model alone missed
Quotes or identifies the exact previous erroneous claim about version 3.0.0.
Recommends investigating the compiler extension mechanism before taking action to remove it.
Refrains from recommending file deletion or consolidation until filesystem link status is verified.
and 9 more in the full report
9 fixed11 passed either way2 still failing0 broke
Pass-rate lift
+41 pp
Tokens
+229%
Agent turns
0%
Response time
+4%
Model gemini-3.6-flashMeasured 8/21/2026v120 of 22 cases passed with skill
Tokens, turns and time describe resource use, not a dollar price.
See it in action
One of 9 test cases the skill fixed. Same model, same prompt, with and without the skill.
1 of 9
Prompt
Can you do a quick review of `auth.py`? Just look at line 42 where we added a logger.
What was checked, without and with the skill
Checked
Without skill
With skill
Notes that code reviews should evaluate the full context or quality checks rather than making isolated assumptions from a single line.
Missed
Passed
case-22 · gemini-3.6-flash · 8/21/2026 · answers are capped and redacted
What's inside
The instructions your model reads when the skill loads.
SKILL.md478 lines3 files
Meta-Cognitive Reasoning
This skill provides disciplined reasoning frameworks for avoiding cognitive failures in analysis, reviews, and decision-making. It enforces evidence-based conclusions, multiple hypothesis generation, and systematic verification.
When to Use This Skill
Before making claims about code, systems, or versions
When conducting code reviews or architectural assessments
When debugging issues with multiple possible causes
When encountering unfamiliar patterns or versions
When making recommendations that could have significant impact
When pattern matching triggers immediate conclusions
When analyzing documentation or specifications
During any task requiring rigorous analytical reasoning
What This Skill Does
Evidence-Based Reasoning: Enforces showing evidence before interpretation
Multiple Hypothesis Generation: Prevents premature commitment to single explanation