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- Add missing models to all tool parameter documentation - Update model table in advanced-usage.md with GPT-5 series - Add Gemini 2.0 Flash and Flash Lite models - Include detailed capabilities for each model variant - Fix model parameter consistency across all tool docs Models added: - GPT-5 (gpt5): Advanced reasoning with 400K context - GPT-5 Mini (gpt5-mini): Efficient variant - GPT-5 Nano (gpt5-nano): Fast, low-cost variant - Gemini 2.0 Flash (flash-2.0): Audio/video support - Gemini 2.0 Flash Lite (flashlite): Text-only lightweight
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# ThinkDeep Tool - Extended Reasoning Partner
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**Get a second opinion to augment Claude's own extended thinking**
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The `thinkdeep` tool provides extended reasoning capabilities, offering a second perspective to augment Claude's analysis. It's designed to challenge assumptions, find edge cases, and provide alternative approaches to complex problems.
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## Thinking Mode
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**Default is `high` (16,384 tokens) for deep analysis.** Claude will automatically choose the best mode based on complexity - use `low` for quick validations, `medium` for standard problems, `high` for complex issues (default), or `max` for extremely complex challenges requiring deepest analysis.
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## Example Prompt
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Think deeper about my authentication design with pro using max thinking mode and brainstorm to come up
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with the best architecture for my project
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```
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## Key Features
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- **Uses Gemini's specialized thinking models** for enhanced reasoning capabilities
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- **Provides a second opinion** on Claude's analysis
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- **Challenges assumptions** and identifies edge cases Claude might miss
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- **Offers alternative perspectives** and approaches
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- **Validates architectural decisions** and design patterns
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- **File reference support**: `"Use gemini to think deeper about my API design with reference to api/routes.py"`
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- **Image support**: Analyze architectural diagrams, flowcharts, design mockups: `"Think deeper about this system architecture diagram with gemini pro using max thinking mode"`
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- **Enhanced Critical Evaluation (v2.10.0)**: After Gemini's analysis, Claude is prompted to critically evaluate the suggestions, consider context and constraints, identify risks, and synthesize a final recommendation - ensuring a balanced, well-considered solution
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- **Web search capability**: When enabled (default: true), identifies areas where current documentation or community solutions would strengthen the analysis and suggests specific searches for Claude
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## Tool Parameters
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- `prompt`: Your current thinking/analysis to extend and validate (required)
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- `model`: auto|pro|flash|o3|o3-mini|o4-mini|gpt4.1 (default: server default)
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- `problem_context`: Additional context about the problem or goal
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- `focus_areas`: Specific aspects to focus on (architecture, performance, security, etc.)
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- `files`: Optional file paths or directories for additional context (absolute paths)
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- `images`: Optional images for visual analysis (absolute paths)
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- `temperature`: Temperature for creative thinking (0-1, default 0.7)
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- `thinking_mode`: minimal|low|medium|high|max (default: high, Gemini only)
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- `use_websearch`: Enable web search for documentation and insights (default: true)
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- `continuation_id`: Continue previous conversations
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## Usage Examples
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**Architecture Design:**
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"Think deeper about my microservices authentication strategy with pro using max thinking mode"
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```
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**With File Context:**
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"Use gemini to think deeper about my API design with reference to api/routes.py and models/user.py"
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```
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**Visual Analysis:**
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"Think deeper about this system architecture diagram with gemini pro - identify potential bottlenecks"
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```
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**Problem Solving:**
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"I'm considering using GraphQL vs REST for my API. Think deeper about the trade-offs with o3 using high thinking mode"
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```
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**Code Review Enhancement:**
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"Think deeper about the security implications of this authentication code with pro"
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```
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## Best Practices
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- **Provide detailed context**: Share your current thinking, constraints, and objectives
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- **Be specific about focus areas**: Mention what aspects need deeper analysis
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- **Include relevant files**: Reference code, documentation, or configuration files
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- **Use appropriate thinking modes**: Higher modes for complex problems, lower for quick validations
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- **Leverage visual context**: Include diagrams or mockups for architectural discussions
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- **Build on discussions**: Use continuation to extend previous analyses
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## Enhanced Critical Evaluation Process
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The `thinkdeep` tool includes a unique two-stage process:
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1. **Gemini's Analysis**: Extended reasoning with specialized thinking capabilities
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2. **Claude's Critical Evaluation**: Claude reviews Gemini's suggestions, considers:
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- Context and constraints of your specific situation
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- Potential risks and implementation challenges
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- Trade-offs and alternatives
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- Final synthesized recommendation
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This ensures you get both deep reasoning and practical, context-aware advice.
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## When to Use ThinkDeep vs Other Tools
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- **Use `thinkdeep`** for: Extending specific analysis, challenging assumptions, architectural decisions
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- **Use `chat`** for: Open-ended brainstorming and general discussions
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- **Use `analyze`** for: Understanding existing code without extending analysis
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- **Use `codereview`** for: Finding specific bugs and security issues |