think

A simple MCP plugin that returns the provided thought string. Useful for agentic reasoning, cache memory, or when you want to "think out loud" in a workflow.

What it does

Takes a thought parameter (string) and simply returns it as the result. No side effects, no logging, no database or network calls.

Read more about the think tool in this blog post.

Usage

Call with:

{
  "plugins": [
    {
      "name": "think",
      "path": "oci://ghcr.io/hyper-mcp-rs/think-plugin:latest"
    }
  ]
}

Example

Tool call:

{
  "name": "think",
  "arguments": { "thought": "I should try a different approach." }
}

Returns:

"I should try a different approach."

Example usage with Cursor/Windsurf

Add a new Cursor/Windsurf rule like the following

After any context change (viewing new files, running commands, or receiving tool outputs), use the "think" tool to organize your reasoning before responding.

Specifically, always use the think tool when:
- After examining file contents or project structure
- After running terminal commands or analyzing their outputs
- After receiving search results or API responses
- Before making code suggestions or explaining complex concepts
- When transitioning between different parts of a task

When using the think tool:
- List the specific rules or constraints that apply to the current task
- Check if all required information is collected
- Verify that your planned approach is correct
- Break down complex problems into clearly defined steps
- Analyze outputs from other tools thoroughly
- Plan multi-step approaches before executing them

The think tool has been proven to improve performance by up to 54% on complex tasks, especially when working with multiple tools or following detailed policies.