mcp-wisdom
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"
Overview
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.
Installation
npm install -g mcp-wisdom
Or run directly with npx:
npx mcp-wisdom
Configuration
Claude Desktop
Add to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS):
{
"mcpServers": {
"wisdom": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "mcp-wisdom"]
}
}
}
Claude Code
claude mcp add wisdom -- npx -y mcp-wisdom
Available Tools
Stoic Framework
| 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 |
Cognitive Framework
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_cognitive_bias_scan | Detect thinking errors | Making important decisions |
Mindfulness Framework
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_mindful_pause | Create space before reacting | Feeling rushed or reactive |
Strategic Framework
| 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 |
Meta Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Use When |
|---|---|---|
wisdom_clarify | Socratic questioning | Thinking feels unclear |
wisdom_ground | Recommend best framework | Unsure which tool to use |
Quick Reference
| 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 |
Sources
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
Example Usage
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.
Related
- wisdom-pack - Slash command version for Claude Code
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
Changelog
See CHANGELOG.md for a history of changes to this project.
Links
License
MIT