shannon-thinking

Name: shannon-thinking
Author: olaservo

@olaservo

Repository

About shannon-thinking

MCP server for applying a Claude Shannon-inspired problem-solving pattern

Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "shannon-thinking": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "server-shannon-thinking@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is shannon-thinking?

shannon-thinking is an MCP server that implements Claude Shannon's systematic problem-solving methodology. It provides a tool that helps break down complex problems into structured thoughts following Shannon's approach of problem definition, mathematical modeling, and practical implementation.

How to use shannon-thinking?

Install via NPX by adding the server configuration to your MCP client's JSON config. Invoke the single shannonthinking tool with a structured thought object specifying content, type, number, total thoughts, confidence level, dependencies, and assumptions.

Key features of shannon-thinking

Iterative problem-solving with revision and recheck capabilities
Dependency tracking between successive thoughts
Assumption management with explicit documentation
Confidence levels quantifying uncertainty per step
Flexible validation combining formal proofs and experimental testing

Use cases of shannon-thinking

Complex system analysis requiring structured decomposition
Information processing problems needing theoretical frameworks
Engineering design challenges with iterative refinement
Optimization problems requiring both theory and practical implementation
Cases where experimental validation complements formal proofs

FAQ from shannon-thinking

What methodology does the server implement?

It implements Claude Shannon's five-stage approach: problem definition, constraints identification, mathematical modeling, proof/validation, and implementation/experiment.

What tool does the server provide?

A single tool named shannonthinking that accepts structured thought objects with required fields like type, number, dependencies, assumptions, and confidence level.

What thought types are supported?

Five types: problem_definition, constraints, model, proof, and implementation.

What optional fields does the tool support?

It supports revision fields (isRevision, revisesThought), recheck definitions, proof elements, experimental validation with results and confidence, and implementation notes for practical constraints and solutions.