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name: IterativeDepth
pack-id: pai-iterativedepth-v1.0.0
version: 1.0.0
author: danielmiessler
description: Structured multi-angle exploration that runs 2-8 sequential passes through the same problem, each from a systematically different scientific lens, to surface requirements and edge cases invisible from any single angle. Grounded in 20 established techniques across cognitive science (Hermeneutic Circle, Triangulation), AI/ML (Self-Consistency, Ensemble Methods), requirements engineering (Viewpoint-Oriented RE), and design thinking (Six Thinking Hats, Causal Layered Analysis). Each pass outputs new ISC criteria; passes stop when yields repeat. Best used in the OBSERVE phase at Extended+ effort — the default question should be why NOT to use it, not why to use it. A 4-lens pass routinely discovers 30-50% more criteria than direct analysis. Single workflow: Workflows/Explore.md (supports Fast mode with 2 lenses for quick depth). Reference files: ScientificFoundation.md (research grounding for all 20 techniques), TheLenses.md (full definitions for all 8 lenses). BPE-fragile — quarterly test recommended.
type: skill
platform: claude-code
source: PAI v5.0.0
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Structured multi-angle exploration that runs 2-8 sequential passes through the same problem, each from a systematically different scientific lens, to surface requirements and edge cases invisible from any single angle. Grounded in 20 established techniques across cognitive science (Hermeneutic Circle, Triangulation), AI/ML (Self-Consistency, Ensemble Methods), requirements engineering (Viewpoint-Oriented RE), and design thinking (Six Thinking Hats, Causal Layered Analysis). Each pass outputs new ISC criteria; passes stop when yields repeat. Best used in the OBSERVE phase at Extended+ effort — the default question should be why NOT to use it, not why to use it. A 4-lens pass routinely discovers 30-50% more criteria than direct analysis. Single workflow: Workflows/Explore.md (supports Fast mode with 2 lenses for quick depth). Reference files: ScientificFoundation.md (research grounding for all 20 techniques), TheLenses.md (full definitions for all 8 lenses). BPE-fragile — quarterly test recommended.
This pack is designed for AI-assisted installation. Point your AI at this directory and ask it to install using INSTALL.md.
"Install the IterativeDepth pack from PAI/Packs/IterativeDepth/"
Your AI walks through a 5-phase wizard: system analysis, user questions, backup, installation, verification.
ScientificFoundation.md
SKILL.md
TheLenses.md
Workflows
The full skill source lives under src/. Read src/SKILL.md for detailed capabilities, workflows, and usage.
Built from the PAI v5.0.0 release skill at Releases/v5.0.0/.claude/skills/IterativeDepth/.
MIT — see PAI LICENSE.