Use Sideways for unexpected questions and lateral thinking prompts to break through mental blocks.
Connect Remote server
claude mcp add --transport http sideways https://usesideways.com/mcp
{
"mcpServers": {
"sideways": {
"url": "https://usesideways.com/mcp"
}
}
}
{
"servers": {
"sideways": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://usesideways.com/mcp"
}
}
}
Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector
URL: https://usesideways.com/mcp
Tools 6 found in our last check
get-sideways-strategy-category-reframeGet 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 viewpo…
get-sideways-strategy-category-reduceGet 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 ca…
get-sideways-strategy-category-expandGet 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…
get-sideways-strategy-category-disruptGet 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…
get-sideways-strategy-category-embodyGet 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 stra…
get-sideways-strategy-category-pauseGet 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…
Details
| Endpoint | https://usesideways.com/mcp (Streamable HTTP) |
| First published | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Last updated | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Registry name | com.usesideways/sideways |
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