← NPL tag reference

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Step-by-step reasoning pump: each step records thought, understanding, theory of mind, plan, and rationale, ending in an outcome.

For problems where the reasoning path matters as much as the answer — derivations, debugging, architecture calls. Execution sub-steps (process / reflection / correction) make mid-stream course corrections visible. Not every response needs one; simple factual answers don't benefit.

Attributes

Minimal example

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thought_process:
  - thought: "Verify a composite area."
    understanding: "Rectangle with a triangle on top."
    plan: "Compute each part, then sum."
    rationale: "Simple shapes reduce error."
outcome: "60m² + 20m² = 80m² — the estimate is correct."
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