reasoning-controls

Reasoning Controls

Overview

Control reasoning depth and cost trade-offs using consistent settings and metrics.

When to Use

• Adjusting reasoning depth or thinking mode
• Setting budget limits for cost or latency
• Reporting reasoning metrics

Avoid when:

• The task doesn’t require explicit reasoning controls

Quick Reference

Task	Load reference
Adjust reasoning	skills/reasoning-controls/references/adjust.md
Budget controls	skills/reasoning-controls/references/budget.md
Metrics reporting	skills/reasoning-controls/references/metrics.md

Workflow

1. Determine the control goal (depth, budget, metrics).
2. Load the matching reference.
3. Apply the control with the appropriate parameters.
4. Report settings and effects.

Output

• Updated reasoning settings
• Metrics or confirmation output

Common Mistakes

• Over-allocating budget for simple tasks
• Changing depth without explaining trade-offs