Philosophy-grounded thinking frameworks for Claude
- an MCP server providing Stoic, Cognitive, Mindfulness, and Strategic wisdom tools.
"Think better with 2,500 years of tested frameworks"
mcp-wisdom provides 9 philosophical thinking tools that Claude can use to help with decisions, anxiety, biases, timing, and perspective. Each tool draws from specific philosophical traditions with embedded wisdom quotes.
npm install -g mcp-wisdomOr run directly with npx:
npx mcp-wisdomAdd to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"wisdom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-wisdom"]
}
}
}claude mcp add wisdom -- npx -y mcp-wisdom| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_stoic_dichotomy |
Separate controllable from uncontrollable | Anxious about outcomes |
wisdom_stoic_premeditation |
Visualize worst case scenarios | Worried about failure |
wisdom_stoic_memento_mori |
Mortality perspective | Need clarity on priorities |
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_cognitive_bias_scan |
Detect thinking errors | Making important decisions |
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_mindful_pause |
Create space before reacting | Feeling rushed or reactive |
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_strategic_timing |
Assess readiness for action | Deciding when to act |
wisdom_strategic_five_rings |
Analyze through five elements | Facing complex challenges |
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_clarify |
Socratic questioning | Thinking feels unclear |
wisdom_ground |
Recommend best framework | Unsure which tool to use |
| Situation | Tool |
|---|---|
| "I'm anxious about the outcome" | wisdom_stoic_dichotomy |
| "What if this fails?" | wisdom_stoic_premeditation |
| "Does this really matter?" | wisdom_stoic_memento_mori |
| "Am I thinking clearly?" | wisdom_cognitive_bias_scan |
| "I need to slow down" | wisdom_mindful_pause |
| "Is now the right time?" | wisdom_strategic_timing |
| "This is complex" | wisdom_strategic_five_rings |
| "What do I actually mean?" | wisdom_clarify |
| "Which framework should I use?" | wisdom_ground |
Tools draw from these philosophical traditions:
- Stoicism: Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, Seneca
- Cognitive Science: Daniel Kahneman, Amos Tversky
- Mindfulness: Thich Nhat Hanh, Viktor Frankl
- Strategic: Miyamoto Musashi (Book of Five Rings)
- Socratic: Socrates, Plato
Ask Claude:
- "Use the dichotomy of control to help me with my job interview anxiety"
- "Scan my reasoning about this investment for cognitive biases"
- "Help me decide if now is the right time to launch this product"
- "I need perspective on whether to take this job offer"
Claude will use the appropriate wisdom tool to provide structured philosophical guidance.
- wisdom-pack - Slash command version for Claude Code
See CHANGELOG.md for a history of changes to this project.
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