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title: I Ching Extension
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description: Add I Ching MCP Server as a Goose Extension
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---
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This tutorial covers how to add the [I Ching MCP Server](https://github.com/threemachines/i-ching) as a Goose extension to enable traditional I Ching divination readings.
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:::tip TLDR
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1. Install: `cargo install i-ching`
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2. Configure: [Add I Ching Extension](goose://extension?cmd=i-ching-mcp-server&id=i-ching&name=I%20Ching&description=I%20Ching%20divination%20readings)
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## Installation
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This extension requires Rust 1.85.1 or later. Check your version:
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```bash
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rustc --version
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```
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If you need to install or update Rust, visit [rustup.rs](https://rustup.rs/).
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:::tip Use Goose to Help!
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If you're unsure about any of these steps, you can ask Goose to help you check your system and guide you through the Rust installation process.
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:::
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Once Rust is ready, install the I Ching crate from crates.io:
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```bash
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cargo install i-ching
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```
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Then click the link above to configure it in Goose.
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## Example Usage
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### Goose Prompt
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> Our team is facing a challenging decision about our product roadmap. Could you consult the I Ching for some perspective on how to approach this choice?
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### Goose Output
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I'd be happy to consult the I Ching for guidance on your team's product roadmap decision. Let me cast a hexagram for you using the traditional three coins method.
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─── cast_hexagram | iching ──────────────────────────
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Now let me get a detailed interpretation of this reading for your situation:
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─── interpret_reading | iching ──────────────────────────
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changing_lines:
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5
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hexagram: 29
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transformed_hexagram: 13
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## I Ching Guidance for Your Product Roadmap Decision
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The oracle has given you **Hexagram 29 - Darkness (The Abysmal)** with a changing line in the 5th position, transforming to **Hexagram 13 - Seeking Harmony (Fellowship with Men)**.
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### Key Insights for Your Team's Situation:
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**Current Challenge (Hexagram 29):**
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- Your team is facing what the I Ching recognizes as a "repetition of danger" - this suggests you're in a challenging situation that requires careful navigation
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- Like water in a ravine, you need to find the natural path forward rather than forcing your way through
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- The emphasis is on **sincerity and thoroughness** - whatever decision you make, commit to it fully and execute it properly
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**Strategic Approach:**
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1. **Flow Like Water**: Don't try to overcome obstacles through force. Instead, find the path of least resistance that still moves you toward your goal
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2. **Fill Every Depression**: Address all the foundational issues before moving forward. Don't skip steps or leave gaps in your planning
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3. **Consistency Over Ambition**: The changing line warns against being "too ambitious." Focus on steady, sustainable progress rather than dramatic leaps
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**The Transformation (Hexagram 13):**
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The situation naturally evolves toward **Fellowship with Men** - suggesting that the key to resolving your roadmap challenge lies in:
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- **Building consensus** among team members
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- **Open collaboration** rather than closed-door decisions
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- **Crossing the great water** - taking on significant challenges, but doing so together
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### Practical Recommendations:
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1. **Acknowledge the Difficulty**: Don't minimize the complexity of your roadmap decision. Accept that it's genuinely challenging.
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2. **Seek Team Alignment**: The transformation to "Fellowship" suggests your answer lies in bringing the team together rather than having leadership decide alone.
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3. **Take the Conservative Path**: The 5th line specifically advises against overambition. Choose the roadmap option that gets you "out of danger" rather than the most aggressive one.
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4. **Focus on Execution**: Once you decide, commit fully. The hexagram emphasizes that success comes from thorough implementation, not perfect strategy.
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The I Ching suggests this challenging decision will ultimately strengthen your team's unity and collaboration if approached with patience, sincerity, and collective wisdom. |