Thealgorithm

What it does

TheAlgorithm is a universal execution engine designed to produce exceptional and surprising results, aiming to exceed user expectations. It operates using a scientific method approach, defining an “Ideal State Criteria” (ISC) against which it verifies and iterates its work. The skill’s capabilities are determined by the effort classification assigned to each task; higher effort unlocks more powerful tools and features. Ultimately, TheAlgorithm strives to create "Euphoric Surprise" in fulfilling user requests.

When to use it

• Generating creative text formats like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, emails, or letters where a high level of quality and unexpected results are desired.
• Tasks requiring a structured approach with verification and iteration towards an ideal outcome.
• When you want visual feedback and voice announcements during the execution process.
• Situations where you need to classify the effort required for a task before proceeding.

Key capabilities

• Effort Classification: Determines available tools and capabilities based on the assigned effort level (TRIVIAL → DETERMINED).
• Ideal State Criteria (ISC): Defines and executes against an ideal outcome, verifying progress along the way.
• Phase Progression: Executes through seven phases: OBSERVE, THINK, PLAN, BUILD, EXECUTE, VERIFY, LEARN.
• Visual Display & Voice Notifications: Provides real-time feedback via AlgorithmDisplay showing effort level, phase progression, ISC summary, and voice announcements during transitions.
• Customization: Allows users to override default behavior by providing custom configurations in a dedicated directory (~/.claude/skills/CORE/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/THEALGORITHM/).

Example prompts

• "Write me a poem about autumn, using the THOROUGH effort level."
• "Generate some Python code to sort a list of numbers. Classify the effort as DETERMINED."
• "Create an email draft requesting a meeting with John Doe, and show me the AlgorithmDisplay during execution."

Tips & gotchas

• Effort Classification is Key: The level of effort you assign significantly impacts the available capabilities and quality of results. Start by classifying the effort using bun run ~/.claude/skills/THEALGORITHM/Tools/EffortClassifier.ts.
• Visual Display Setup: To see the real-time progress, use the AlgorithmDisplay tool with commands like bun run ~/.claude/skills/THEALGORITHM/Tools/AlgorithmDisplay.ts start STANDARD -r "your request".
• Customization Options: If you want to tailor TheAlgorithm's behavior, create and populate the ~/.claude/skills/CORE/USER/SKILLCUSTOMIZATIONS/THEALGORITHM/ directory with your preferences.