addy-idea-refine

Refine ideas through a three-phase workflow into a one-page brief.

Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/japurcell/skills --skill addy-idea-refine
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Skill: addy-idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/japurcell/skills/tree/main/skills/addy-idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/japurcell/skills --skill addy-idea-refine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured, multi-phase approach to ideation, helping teams move from fuzzy concepts to concrete, actionable plans without endless brainstorming.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Three-phase ideation workflow: Understand & Expand, Evaluate & Converge, and Sharpen & Ship to guide conversations and outputs.
  • Framework library: SCAMPER, How Might We, First Principles Thinking, Jobs to Be Done, and Constraint-Based Ideation to generate diverse variations and robust evaluations.
  • Open artifacts: Produces a concrete one-page idea brief with a Not Doing list, assumptions, MVP scope, and validation questions.
  • Codebase awareness and example-driven guidance: references frameworks.md, refinement criteria, and example outputs to shape productive ideation sessions.
  • Works in product planning, design sessions, and process improvements, adaptable to startups and established teams.

Quick Start

Describe your problem to begin Phase 1, and the skill will guide you through three phases to a concrete one-page solution.

Frequently Asked Questions about addy-idea-refine

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure product ideation to move from a fuzzy concept to an actionable plan?

Product ideation can be structured using a three-phase workflow: Understand & Expand, Evaluate & Converge, and Sharpen & Ship. This process applies frameworks like SCAMPER and First Principles to produce a concrete one-page idea brief.

What frameworks help generate diverse product design variations during brainstorming?

Frameworks like SCAMPER, How Might We, First Principles Thinking, Jobs to Be Done, and Constraint-Based ideation help generate diverse product design variations. They enable divergent option generation before converging on a specific direction.

How do I apply Jobs to Be Done and First Principles Thinking together in product planning?

Jobs to Be Done and First Principles Thinking are applied together during the Understand & Expand phase of product planning to deconstruct user needs and generate divergent options before converging on a validated MVP scope.

What is the best way to evaluate and converge on product ideas for rapid validation?

The best way to evaluate and converge on product ideas is by applying structured refinement criteria during a dedicated Evaluate & Converge phase. This captures evaluation metrics, a Not Doing list, and open questions to guide rapid validation.

Can I use this structured ideation workflow for process improvements in established teams?

Yes, you can use this structured ideation workflow for process improvements in established teams. It adapts to both startup and established team environments for product planning, design sessions, and process improvements.

What artifacts should an ideation session produce to guide MVP scope and execution?

An ideation session should produce a one-page idea brief artifact. This brief captures evaluation criteria, a Not Doing list, assumptions, open questions, and MVP scope to effectively guide rapid validation and execution.