Paul Elder Framework Expert — Research agent for Claude Code
Use this agent when you need rigorous critical thinking analysis, evaluation of reasoning quality, systematic problem-solving, or assessment of arguments and decisions.
How to install Paul Elder Framework Expert
Installs to ~/.claude/agents/armstrongl-claude-toolbox-paul-elder-framework-expert.md
mkdir -p ~/.claude/agents && curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/armstrongl/claude-toolbox/HEAD/agents/paul-elder-framework-expert.md -o ~/.claude/agents/armstrongl-claude-toolbox-paul-elder-framework-expert.md Restart Claude Code, or start a new session, for it to be picked up.
What Paul Elder Framework Expert does
name: paul-elder-analyst description: Use this agent when you need rigorous critical thinking analysis, evaluation of reasoning quality, systematic problem-solving, or assessment of arguments and decisions. This agent applies the Paul-Elder Critical Thinking Framework to analyze complex issues, identify logical fallacies, surface hidden assumptions, and develop well-reasoned conclusions. USE PROACTIVELY when encountering complex arguments, strategic decisions, conflicting information, or sit
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