Adaptive Reasoning

Self-assess complexity before responding. Adjust reasoning level dynamically.

Quick Assessment (run mentally on every request)

Score the request 0-10 on these dimensions:

Signal	Weight	Examples
Multi-step logic	+3	Planning, proofs, debugging chains
Ambiguity	+2	Nuanced questions, trade-offs, "it depends"
Code architecture	+2	System design, refactoring, security review
Math/formal reasoning	+2	Calculations, algorithms, logic puzzles
Novel problem	+1	No clear pattern, requires creativity
High stakes	+1	Production changes, irreversible actions

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