Sequential Thinking Claude Code

by MattMagg

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An enhanced version of the original mcp-sequentialthinking-tools by Scott Spence. This enhanced version significantly improves the original framework with improved utilization of branching, revisiting, and thought revision. Thoughts are much more dynamic and intentional, spread o

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Author: MattMagg
Downloads: 263
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- 26 pre-configured tools including all Claude Code tools
- Automatic tool recommendations based on thought content
- Deep integration with Basic Memory MCP for knowledge management
- Pattern-based intelligence that suggests tools at the right time
- Context-aware caching with TTL and size-based eviction
- Performance metrics tracking for optimization insights

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Sequential Thinking Claude Code

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

The server is used with Claude Code by configuring it as an MCP server. The enhanced edition automatically recommends tools based on your thought content, eliminating the need for manual tool specification.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "sequential thinking   claude code": {
            "seq-thinking-cc": {
                "command": "node",
                "args": [
                    "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "seq-thinking-cc": {
        "command": "node",
        "args": [
            "/path/to/seq-thinking-cc/dist/index.js"
        ]
    }
}

sequential-thinking-claude-code

An enhanced version of the original mcp-sequentialthinking-tools by Scott Spence, which was adapted from the MCP Sequential Thinking Server.

This enhanced edition transforms the original framework into an intelligent tool recommendation system with:
- 26 pre-configured tools including all Claude Code tools
- Automatic tool recommendations based on thought content
- Deep integration with Basic Memory MCP for knowledge management
- Pattern-based intelligence that suggests the right tools at the right time
- Context-aware caching with intelligent tool result management
- Performance metrics tracking for optimization insights
- 100% test coverage with comprehensive validation

> Credits: Original repository by Scott Spence. Basic Memory tools from Basic Machines Co. Enhanced with permission.

Thoughts

I think the biggest benefit is the improved utilization of branching, revisiting, and thought revision. Thoughts are much more dynamic and intentional, spread out throughout the conversation at the correct time.

Of course, Claude Code already does a good job of tool function use, but with the integration of sequential thinking with explicit function calls for those tools makes everything more seamless and responses are significantly better.

There is also caching for tools and thoughts, session continuation and context management, and a bunch of other improvements.

I want to create separate config files for the most popular MCP tools with instructions for users on how to add the specific tool calls of the MCP in the config for ST. It's just an array so it would be simple, just have to identify all the MCPs and their tools, or just the MCPs themselves because agents will know what to do with them once recommended. I found the specific function/tool tools in the recommendation improves the responses and creates more of a seamless flow.

I would do this for other agents as well like Codex, Cline, Augment, etc.. I actually have a copy modified for Augment Code, going to make a branch for that soon.

What's New in This Enhanced Edition

🚀 Key Improvements

- Auto-recommends tools based on your thought content (no manual specification needed!) - 26 pre-integrated tools ready to use out of the box - Intelligent pattern matching that understands context - Basic Memory integration for persistent knowledge management - Context-aware caching with TTL and size-based eviction - Performance metrics collection for usage optimization - Enhanced tool recommendations with contextual awareness

📦 Included Tool Sets

Claude Code Tools (17 tools)

- File operations: Read, Write, Edit, MultiEdit, LS, Glob, Grep - Execution: Bash, Agent - Notebooks: NotebookRead, NotebookEdit - Web: WebFetch, WebSearch - Tasks: TodoRead, TodoWrite - Special: StickerRequest

Basic Memory Tools (9 tools)

- mcp__basic-memory__write_note - Record knowledge - mcp__basic-memory__read_note - Access saved information - mcp__basic-memory__search_notes - Search your knowledge base - mcp__basic-memory__build_context - Follow knowledge connections - And more...

Original Features (Significantly improved utilization of the original functions)

- 🤔 Dynamic and reflective problem-solving through sequential thoughts
- 🔄 Flexible thinking process that adapts and evolves
- 🌳 Support for branching and revision of thoughts
- 🛠️ Automatic tool suggestions based on thought content
- 📊 Pre-configured confidence scores for each tool
- 🔍 Context-aware rationale generation
- 📝 Step tracking with expected outcomes
- 🔄 Progress monitoring with previous and remaining steps
- 🎯 Intelligent alternative tool suggestions**

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From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

sequential-thinking-claude-code

Thoughts

What's New in This Enhanced Edition

🚀 Key Improvements

📦 Included Tool Sets

Claude Code Tools (17 tools)

Basic Memory Tools (9 tools)

Original Features (Significantly improved utilization of the original functions)

Install

About

Details

Jump to

Setting up with Highlight

From the repository

Claude Desktop / Cursor

McpServers

sequential-thinking-claude-code

Thoughts

What's New in This Enhanced Edition

🚀 Key Improvements

📦 Included Tool Sets

Claude Code Tools (17 tools)

Basic Memory Tools (9 tools)

Original Features (Significantly improved utilization of the original functions)

Install

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