Break any problem down to fundamental truths, then rebuild solutions from atoms up. Use when user says "firstp", "first principles", "from scratch", "what are we assuming", "break this down", "atomic", "fundamental truth", "physics thinking", "Elon method", "bedrock", "ground up", "core problem", "strip away", or challenges assumptions about how things are done.
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Option 1: Install via CLI (recommended)
Recommended (no pre-install needed)
npx clawhub@latest --dir ~/.claude/skills install first-principles-decomposerOr via clawhub CLI (if already installed)
clawhub --dir ~/.claude/skills install first-principles-decomposerβ οΈ Requires Node.js 18+. No Node? Use Option 2 below to download the ZIP instead. Install Node.js β
Option 2: Manual install (no Node required)
Download the ZIP, extract it, and place the folder at the path below. Restart your agent to activate.
Install path
~/.claude/skills/first-principles-decomposer/π‘Extract and place the folder at the path above, then restart your agent.
Category
Finance & InvestmentWhat First Principles Decomposer can do for your AI workflow
Break any problem down directly from your Claude conversation
Works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw β install once, use everywhere
Trusted by 5,234+ developers worldwide
One-command installation β no complex setup required
Combine with other skills to build powerful multi-step AI workflows
Try these prompts with your AI agent after installing First Principles Decomposer
Help me get started with First Principles Decomposer
Explains what First Principles Decomposer does, walks through the setup, and runs a quick demo based on your current project
Use First Principles Decomposer to break any problem down to fundamental truths, then rebuild solution...
Invokes First Principles Decomposer with the right parameters and returns the result directly in the conversation
What can I do with First Principles Decomposer in my finance & investment workflow?
Lists the top use cases for First Principles Decomposer, with example commands for each scenario
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First Principles Decomposer extends your AI assistant with the ability to break any problem down to fundamental truths, then rebuild solutions from atoms up. Use when user says "firstp", "first principles", "from scratch", "what are we assuming", "break this down", "atomic", "fundamental truth", "physics thinking", "Elon method", "bedrock", "ground up", "core problem", "strip away", or challenges assumptions about how things are done. Rather than leaving your conversation to handle this manually, you can ask your Claude agent directly β and it will take care of the task end-to-end, using First Principles Decomposer as its underlying capability.
First Principles Decomposer works across Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw through the Model Context Protocol (MCP) β an open standard that lets AI clients share tools and skills without lock-in. Because MCP is platform-agnostic by design, you install First Principles Decomposer once and it becomes available across all your AI clients. Whether you're working in Claude for focused sessions or Cursor for integrated workflows, the skill behaves consistently.
To install First Principles Decomposer, copy the skill folder to `~/.claude/skills/first-principles-decomposer/` for use across all your projects, or `.claude/skills/first-principles-decomposer/` for a single project. Restart Claude and the skill is immediately active β invoke it with `/first-principles-decomposer` or just describe your goal and the AI will pick it up automatically.
First Principles Decomposer has been installed 5,234 times, making it one of the more actively used skills in the Finance & Investment category. The install rate suggests it solves a real, recurring need rather than a niche edge case. The source code is open on GitHub β you can inspect it, contribute fixes, or fork it to adapt the skill for your specific setup. Like all skills on DiscoverAISkills, it is free to install and use. The broader AI skills ecosystem continues to expand as developers contribute new capabilities across categories like developer tools, data analysis, writing, automation, and more.
Place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/first-principles-decomposer/ for personal use (all projects), or .claude/skills/first-principles-decomposer/ for project-specific use. Restart your AI client, then invoke with /first-principles-decomposer or let the AI discover it automatically.
First Principles Decomposer supports Claude, Cursor, OpenClaw. It integrates seamlessly with these AI platforms to extend their capabilities.
First Principles Decomposer is free to install. Check the repository for licensing information.
Break any problem down to fundamental truths, then rebuild solutions from atoms up. Use when user says "firstp", "first principles", "from scratch", "what are we assuming", "break this down", "atomic", "fundamental truth", "physics thinking", "Elon method", "bedrock", "ground up", "core problem", "strip away", or challenges assumptions about how things are done.
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First Principles Thinking
Break problems to fundamentals, rebuild from truth, eliminate hidden assumptions.
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