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think-tank — Claude Code skill: what it does, how to install

Q: How do I install think-tank in Claude Code?

Run `npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill productivity/think-tank` in your terminal.

Simulates a multi-persona expert debate inside Claude Code. It uncovers blind spots and weighs architectural trade-offs before you start planning implementation.

Install into Claude Code · claude-code-templates All methods and platforms ↓

npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill productivity/think-tank

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What think-tank does

This skill stages a structured debate between distinct personas inside a single conversation. Instead of spinning up isolated agents, Claude Code runs all viewpoints in one shared context. Participants challenge each other directly, concede valid points, and build on arguments in real time.

The setup brings together 4 to 6 roles. A neutral moderator leads the exchange and cuts through circular talk. Two or three domain specialists take opposing technical stances, while an outside thinker provides unexpected cross-disciplinary parallels. You participate as an active stakeholder. Personas pause to ask about your deadlines or team size whenever context is missing.

Discussions begin with problem framing before any debate starts. The moderator clarifies constraints and checks what you already attempted. If the core question lacks definition, the session stops to formulate a precise problem statement first.

What it helps with

compare conflicting architectural patterns before implementation
identify trade-offs between competing software stacks
uncover hidden operational risks under strict project constraints
evaluate technology decisions from diverse domain perspectives

Example prompts for the agent

Run a think tank on monolith vs microservices for our upcoming project
Debate trade-offs between PostgreSQL and DynamoDB for an analytics service
Help me decide whether to adopt GraphQL or stick with REST before we start planning

How to install think-tank

1claude-code-templates

npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill productivity/think-tank

2Skills CLI (Vercel)

npx skills add davila7/claude-code-templates --skill think-tank -a claude-code

3Manually: put the files in place

~/.claude/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md

Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/think-tank/

Manually: put the files in place

.agents/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md

For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

Manually: put the files in place

.cursor/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md

Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

1GitHub CLI

gh skill install davila7/claude-code-templates think-tank

2Manually: put the files in place

.github/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md

Platform CLI

gemini skills install https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates --path cli-tool/components/skills/productivity/think-tank

Manually: put the files in place

.devin/skills/think-tank/SKILL.md

The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

Step by step, with commands for each platform: How to install skills in Claude Code: five ways

Questions about think-tank

How do I install think-tank in Claude Code?

Run npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill productivity/think-tank in your terminal.

What does think-tank do?

It runs a moderated debate with simulated domain figures directly in your terminal. The session analyzes trade-offs and risks before you draft an architecture or engineering plan.

Who takes part in the simulated debate?

The session assembles 4 to 6 participants, including an impartial moderator, opposing domain specialists, and an outside thinker. An experienced practitioner may also join to ground the discussion in production realities.

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