AI-consumed reference. Optimized for Claude to read during execution. Human-readable explanation: see docs/architecture/HIERARCHICAL_PLANNING.md or docs/getting-started/ depending on topic.

Tree of Thoughts

For problems with a branching solution space where some paths become clearly weaker as you explore.

Governed by: rules/workflow/tree-of-thoughts.md (when / why)

When NOT to Use

• Linear problems (one obvious path)
• Quick/Standard complexity — too expensive
• User said just do: / must do:
• Token budget projects >120K for workflow