Sideways

Measured conclusion: Deep-tested. L2 outcome: tools_ok.

Use Sideways for unexpected questions and lateral thinking prompts to break through mental blocks.

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Copy this into your MCP client config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Sideways": {
      "url": "https://usesideways.com/mcp",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}

Measured tools (6)

• get-sideways-strategy-category-reframe read-only

  Get a random Reframe strategy. Use when stuck in a single way of thinking, facing opposition, or need to see the problem from a completely different angle. Best for breaking out of mental ruts. Use this when: change your perspective, reverse assumptions, adopt alternative viewpoints. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

• get-sideways-strategy-category-reduce read-only

  Get a random Reduce strategy. Use when overwhelmed by complexity, dealing with too many options, or when clarity is needed. Best for cutting through noise and finding the core. Use this when: simplify, subtract, remove, clarify, focus on essentials. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

• get-sideways-strategy-category-expand read-only

  Get a random Expand strategy. Use when solutions feel too minimal, when avoiding decisions, or when there's room to explore more possibilities. Best for breaking self-imposed limitations. Use this when: add more, elaborate, embrace abundance, do both. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

• get-sideways-strategy-category-disrupt read-only

  Get a random Disrupt strategy. Use when stuck in safe patterns, avoiding risk, or when work feels too polished or predictable. Best for injecting energy and unpredictability. Use this when: break patterns, embrace chaos, make destructive moves, honor mistakes. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

• get-sideways-strategy-category-embody read-only

  Get a random Embody strategy. Use when too much in your head, experiencing physical tension, or disconnected from intuition. Best for grounding abstract work in physical reality. Use this when: physical, sensory, body-based approaches to creative problems. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

• get-sideways-strategy-category-pause read-only

  Get a random Pause strategy. Use when rushing, feeling frantic, or unable to see the forest for the trees. Best for gaining clarity through distance and reflection. Use this when: rest, reflect, step back, examine, take breaks. Returns a labeled strategy card to help shift your perspective and break through blocks.

  Hints: read-only yes · destructive not declared · idempotent not declared · open-world no

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