meta-cognition-parallel

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Status: Experimental | Version: 0.2.0 | Last Updated: 2025-01-27

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Meta-Cognition Parallel Analysis (Experimental)

Status: Experimental | Version: 0.2.0 | Last Updated: 2025-01-27

This skill tests parallel three-layer cognitive analysis.

Concept

Instead of sequential analysis, this skill launches three parallel analyzers - one for each cognitive layer - then synthesizes their results.

User Question
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│            meta-cognition-parallel                   │
│                  (Coordinator)                       │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
     ├─── Layer 1 ──► Language Mechanics ──► L1 Result
     ├─── Layer 2 ──► Design Choices     ──► L2 Result
     │                                            ├── Parallel (Agent Mode)
     │                                            │   or Sequential (Inline)
     └─── Layer 3 ──► Domain Constraints ──► L3 Result
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Cross-Layer Synthesis                   │
│         (In main context with all results)          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Domain-Correct Architectural Solution

Usage

/meta-parallel <your Rust question>

Example:

/meta-parallel 我的交易系统报 E0382 错误,应该用 clone 吗?

Execution Mode Detection

CRITICAL: Check agent file availability first to determine execution mode.

Try to read layer analyzer files:

  • ../../agents/layer1-analyzer.md
  • ../../agents/layer2-analyzer.md
  • ../../agents/layer3-analyzer.md

Agent Mode (Plugin Install) - Parallel Execution

When all layer analyzer files exist at ../../agents/:

Step 1: Parse User Query

Extract from $ARGUMENTS:

  • The original question
  • Any code snippets
  • Domain hints (trading, web, embedded, etc.)

Step 2: Launch Three Parallel Agents

CRITICAL: Launch all three Tasks in a SINGLE message to enable parallel execution.

Read agent files, then launch in parallel:

Task(
  subagent_type: "general-purpose",
  run_in_background: true,
  prompt: <content of ../../agents/layer1-analyzer.md>
          + "\n\n## User Query\n" + $ARGUMENTS
)

Task(
  subagent_type: "general-purpose",
  run_in_background: true,
  prompt: <content of ../../agents/layer2-analyzer.md>
          + "\n\n## User Query\n" + $ARGUMENTS
)

Task(
  subagent_type: "general-purpose",
  run_in_background: true,
  prompt: <content of ../../agents/layer3-analyzer.md>
          + "\n\n## User Query\n" + $ARGUMENTS
)

Step 3: Collect Results

Wait for all three agents to complete. Each returns structured analysis.

Step 4: Cross-Layer Synthesis

With all three results, perform synthesis per template below.


Inline Mode (Skills-only Install) - Sequential Execution

When layer analyzer files are NOT available, execute analysis directly:

Step 1: Parse User Query

Same as Agent Mode - extract question, code, and domain hints from $ARGUMENTS.

Step 2: Execute Layer 1 - Language Mechanics

Analyze the Rust language mechanics involved:

## Layer 1: Language Mechanics

**Error/Pattern Identified:**
- Error code: E0XXX (if applicable)
- Pattern: ownership/borrowing/lifetime/etc.

**Root Cause:**
[Explain why this error occurs in terms of Rust's ownership model]

**Language-Level Solutions:**
1. [Solution 1]: description
2. [Solution 2]: description

**Confidence:** HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW
**Reasoning:** [Why this confidence level]

Focus areas:

  • Ownership rules (move, copy, borrow)
  • Lifetime annotations
  • Borrowing rules (shared vs mutable)
  • Error codes and their meanings

Step 3: Execute Layer 2 - Design Choices

Analyze the design patterns and trade-offs:

## Layer 2: Design Choices

**Design Pattern Context:**
- Current approach: [What pattern is being used]
- Problem: [Why it conflicts with Rust's rules]

**Design Alternatives:**
| Pattern | Pros | Cons | When to Use |
|---------|------|------|-------------|
| Pattern A | ... | ... | ... |
| Pattern B | ... | ... | ... |

**Recommended Pattern:**
[Which pattern fits best and why]

**Confidence:** HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW
**Reasoning:** [Why this confidence level]

Focus areas:

  • Smart pointer choices (Box, Rc, Arc)
  • Interior mutability patterns (Cell, RefCell, Mutex)
  • Ownership transfer vs sharing
  • Cloning vs references

Step 4: Execute Layer 3 - Domain Constraints

Analyze domain-specific requirements:

## Layer 3: Domain Constraints

**Domain Identified:** [trading/fintech | web | CLI | embedded | etc.]

**Domain-Specific Requirements:**
- [ ] Performance: [requirements]
- [ ] Safety: [requirements]
- [ ] Concurrency: [requirements]
- [ ] Auditability: [requirements]

**Domain Best Practices:**
1. [Best practice 1]
2. [Best practice 2]

**Constraints on Solution:**
- MUST: [hard requirements]
- SHOULD: [soft requirements]
- AVOID: [anti-patterns for this domain]

**Confidence:** HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW
**Reasoning:** [Why this confidence level]

Focus areas:

  • Industry requirements (FinTech regulations, web scalability, etc.)
  • Performance constraints
  • Safety and correctness requirements
  • Common patterns in the domain

Step 5: Cross-Layer Synthesis

Combine all three layers:

## Cross-Layer Synthesis

### Layer Results Summary

| Layer | Key Finding | Confidence |
|-------|-------------|------------|
| L1 (Mechanics) | [Summary] | [Level] |
| L2 (Design) | [Summary] | [Level] |
| L3 (Domain) | [Summary] | [Level] |

### Cross-Layer Reasoning

1. **L3 → L2:** [How domain constraints affect design choice]
2. **L2 → L1:** [How design choice determines mechanism]
3. **L1 ← L3:** [Direct domain impact on language features]

### Synthesized Recommendation

**Problem:** [Restated with full context]

**Solution:** [Domain-correct architectural solution]

**Rationale:**
- Domain requires: [L3 constraint]
- Design pattern: [L2 pattern]
- Mechanism: [L1 implementation]

### Confidence Assessment

- **Overall:** HIGH | MEDIUM | LOW
- **Limiting Factor:** [Which layer had lowest confidence]

Output Template

Both modes produce the same output format:

# Three-Layer Meta-Cognition Analysis

> Query: [User's question]

---

## Layer 1: Language Mechanics
[L1 analysis result]

---

## Layer 2: Design Choices
[L2 analysis result]

---

## Layer 3: Domain Constraints
[L3 analysis result]

---

## Cross-Layer Synthesis

### Reasoning Chain

L3 Domain: [Constraint] ↓ implies L2 Design: [Pattern] ↓ implemented via L1 Mechanism: [Feature]


### Final Recommendation

**Do:** [Recommended approach]

**Don't:** [What to avoid]

**Code Pattern:**
```rust
// Recommended implementation

Analysis performed by meta-cognition-parallel v0.2.0 (experimental)


---

## Test Scenarios

### Test 1: Trading System E0382

/meta-parallel 交易系统报 E0382,trade record 被 move 了


Expected: L3 identifies FinTech
how to use meta-cognition-parallel

How to use meta-cognition-parallel on Cursor

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Prerequisites

Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:

  • Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
  • Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • Active project directory or workspace where you want to add meta-cognition-parallel
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/actionbook/rust-skills --skill meta-cognition-parallel

The skills CLI fetches meta-cognition-parallel from GitHub repository actionbook/rust-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
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│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/meta-cognition-parallel

Reload or restart Cursor to activate meta-cognition-parallel. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /meta-cognition-parallel) or your agent's skill management interface.

Security & Verification Notice

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Use Cases

User Story & Requirements Generation

Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs

Example

Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios

Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage

Competitive Analysis

Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps

Example

Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities

Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days

Roadmap Prioritization

Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs

Example

Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale

Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster

Stakeholder Communication

Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations

Example

Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement

Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead

Implementation Guide

Prerequisites

  • Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
  • Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
  • Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
  • Stakeholder contact information and communication channels

Time Estimate

30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install product management skill
  2. 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
  3. 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
  4. 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
  5. 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
  6. 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
  7. 7.Share effective prompts with product team

Common Pitfalls

  • Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
  • Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
  • Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
  • Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
  • Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements

Best Practices

✓ Do

  • +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
  • +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
  • +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
  • +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
  • +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
  • +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition

✗ Don't

  • Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
  • Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
  • Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
  • Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
  • Don't ignore company-specific context and culture

💡 Pro Tips

  • Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
  • Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
  • Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
  • Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs

When to Use This

✓ Use When

Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.

Learning Path

  1. 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
  2. 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
  3. 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
  4. 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation

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Ratings

4.647 reviews
  • Sofia Patel· Dec 28, 2024

    Keeps context tight: meta-cognition-parallel is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • Harper Shah· Dec 24, 2024

    meta-cognition-parallel has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.

  • Mateo Brown· Dec 4, 2024

    meta-cognition-parallel reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Olivia Choi· Nov 19, 2024

    Registry listing for meta-cognition-parallel matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.

  • Yash Thakker· Nov 15, 2024

    meta-cognition-parallel reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • Harper Park· Nov 15, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: meta-cognition-parallel is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • Noah Smith· Nov 15, 2024

    We added meta-cognition-parallel from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Mateo Okafor· Oct 10, 2024

    Useful defaults in meta-cognition-parallel — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • Dhruvi Jain· Oct 6, 2024

    We added meta-cognition-parallel from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • Aditi Bhatia· Oct 6, 2024

    meta-cognition-parallel is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

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