Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE

Name: Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE
Author: light4

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Repository

About Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-sequentialthinking": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "build",
        "-t",
        "mcp/sequentialthinking",
        "-f",
        "src/sequentialthinking/Dockerfile",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE?

An MCP server implementation that provides a tool for dynamic and reflective problem-solving through a structured thinking process. It helps break down complex problems into manageable steps, revise and refine thoughts, branch into alternative reasoning paths, and generate solution hypotheses. This fork specifically adds support for SSE (Server-Sent Events) transport.

How to use Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE?

Configure it with Claude Desktop by adding an entry to claude_desktop_config.json either via npx (@modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking) or Docker (mcp/sequentialthinking). The tool sequential_thinking is invoked with thought inputs and parameters.

Key features of Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE?

Break down complex problems into manageable steps
Revise and refine thoughts as understanding deepens
Branch into alternative paths of reasoning
Adjust total number of thoughts dynamically
Generate and verify solution hypotheses
Supports SSE transport for streaming communication

Use cases of Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE?

Breaking down complex problems into steps
Planning and design with room for revision
Analysis that might need course correction
Problems where full scope is not initially clear
Tasks needing context maintenance over multiple steps

FAQ from Sequential Thinking MCP Server - Forked to Support SSE?

What is the sequential_thinking tool?

It is the main tool provided, which facilitates a detailed, step-by-step thinking process. It takes inputs like thought, nextThoughtNeeded, thoughtNumber, totalThoughts, and optional revision/branching parameters.

How do I configure it with Claude Desktop?

Use either npx with @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking or Docker with mcp/sequentialthinking in the claude_desktop_config.json.

What are the optional inputs for branching?

The tool accepts branchFromThought (integer) and branchId (string) to define branching points in reasoning. Also needsMoreThoughts (boolean) indicates if additional thoughts are required.