cognitive-toolkit
Evidence-based CBT and DBT intervention skills — guided thought records, opposite action, DEAR MAN roleplay, crisis skills with optional HRV biofeedback. Configurable therapeutic pushback. Triggers on "/cbt", "/dbt", "/thought-record", "/record", "/opposite", "/opposite-action", "I need to work through something", "help me with a thought", "cognitive distortion", "I'm spiraling", "can we do a thought record".
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill cognitive-toolkit- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads cognitive-toolkit automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Cognitive Toolkit
Interactive CBT and DBT guided exercises with configurable therapeutic pushback and optional health data integration.
Usage
/cbt # start with check-in → technique recommendation
/cbt thought-record # jump directly to thought record
/cbt opposite-action # jump directly to opposite action
/cbt --pushback firm # override pushback level for this session
/cbt --no-health # skip health data pull even if available
How it works
- Read
references/thought-record.md— thought record protocol (ABC model, cognitive distortion taxonomy, reframe scaffold) - Read
references/opposite-action.md— opposite action + DEAR MAN + TIPP crisis skills - Read
references/pushback-config.md— pushback levels, triggers, and mid-session override commands - Read
references/health-integration.md— HRV/sleep pull, biofeedback interpretation, skip logic
Session Flow
Without technique argument (full flow):
- Check-in — mood (0–10), brief situation summary
- Recommend — match presenting issue to technique based on check-in
- Load technique — read the relevant reference file
- Protocol — run the full guided exercise
- Close — summary, insight, one takeaway
- Save — write session to vault output
With technique argument (direct jump):
- Brief mood check (0–10, one line)
- Load technique — read the relevant reference file
- Protocol — run the full guided exercise
- Close — summary, insight, one takeaway
- Save — write session to vault output
Available Techniques
| Command | Technique | Reference | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|
thought-record | Thought Record (ABC + reframe) | references/thought-record.md | 1 |
opposite-action | Opposite Action (DBT emotion regulation) | references/opposite-action.md | 1 |
dear-man | DEAR MAN assertiveness roleplay | references/opposite-action.md | 2 |
tipp | TIPP crisis/distress tolerance | references/opposite-action.md | 2 |
chain | Chain Analysis (behavior chain) | references/thought-record.md | 3 |
activation | Behavioral Activation (depression) | references/thought-record.md | 3 |
wise-mind | Wise Mind (emotion vs. reason) | references/opposite-action.md | 3 |
Pushback
See references/pushback-config.md for full configuration.
- Defaults loaded from
references/pushback-config.md(default:gentle) - Per-session override:
/cbt --pushback [gentle|moderate|firm] - Mid-session commands:
softer,harder,no pushbackadjust level in real time - Pushback is Socratic, not confrontational — "What evidence supports that?" not "That's wrong"
Health Data
See references/health-integration.md for full integration logic.
- Optional: pulled from health MCP if available at session start
- Surfaces HRV, sleep quality, resting HR as contextual framing only
- Skip silently if health data unavailable or if
--no-healthflag passed - Never gate a session on health data — it's context, not gatekeeper
Telegram Entry Points
| Command | Maps to |
|---|---|
/record | thought-record |
/opposite | opposite-action |
/dear | dear-man |
/tipp | tipp |
/checkin | full check-in flow |
/wise | wise-mind |
/settings | adjust pushback level and health toggle |
Anti-patterns
- NOT a diagnostic tool — never assess, label, or diagnose
- NOT a therapist replacement — this is a practice tool for between sessions
- Frame suggestions as "research suggests" not "you should"
- If user expresses emergency, suicidal ideation, or acute crisis: stop the technique immediately, acknowledge, and provide crisis resources (e.g., Telefonseelsorge 0800 111 0 111 in Germany, international directory at findahelpline.com)
Vault Output
Sessions saved to: ~/Brains/brain/cognitive-toolkit/sessions/YYYYMMDD-[technique]-NN.md
Format: frontmatter with date, technique, mood-before, mood-after + full session transcript.
FAQ
What does the cognitive-toolkit skill do?
Evidence-based CBT and DBT intervention skills — guided thought records, opposite action, DEAR MAN roleplay, crisis skills with optional HRV biofeedback. Configurable therapeutic pushback. Triggers on "/cbt", "/dbt", "/thought-record", "/record", "/opposite", "/opposite-action", "I need to work through something", "help me with a thought", "cognitive distortion", "I'm spiraling", "can we do a thought record".
How do I install cognitive-toolkit?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/glebis/claude-skills --skill cognitive-toolkit in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/cognitive-toolkit/ (personal) or .claude/skills/cognitive-toolkit/ (project).
Which AI agents can use cognitive-toolkit?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is cognitive-toolkit safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains cognitive-toolkit?
It is published by glebis in glebis/claude-skills. It has 133 recorded installs.
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