thinking-model-router
Model Router
Overview
This is the master routing skill for all mental models. Instead of knowing 38 frameworks, start here. Identify your domain and problem type, and this skill points you to the right model(s). Think of it as the "which tool do I use?" guide.
Core Principle: Don't memorize models—memorize how to find the right one. Domain + Problem Type → Model.
Short-Circuit: Skip the Router
If you already know the right model, invoke it directly — don't route. This skill is for when you're unsure which model fits. If the problem obviously calls for a specific model (e.g., "where's the bottleneck?" → theory-of-constraints; "how would an attacker break this?" → red-team), go straight to it. Routing is overhead you only pay when the match isn't obvious. Likewise, if no model clearly helps, just reason directly — don't force one.