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addy-idea-refine

Refines raw ideas into actionable one-pagers through structured divergent and convergent thinking.

Updated Aug 21, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#ideation#assumption testing#idea refinement#product discovery#divergent thinking#mvp scoping
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe --skill addy-idea-refine-tylersimons1127
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: addy-idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe/tree/main/skills/addy-idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe --skill addy-idea-refine-tylersimons1127

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What problem does it solve? Raw ideas often stay vague, untested, or over-scoped, leading teams to commit to plans built on hidden assumptions. This Skill guides a structured ideation dialogue that expands options, stress-tests directions, and produces a concrete decision artifact before any building begins. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three-Phase Ideation Process: Divergent expansion with 5-8 idea variations, convergent evaluation against user value, feasibility, and differentiation, then a sharpened final direction. - Assumption Auditing: Explicitly surfaces dealbreaker, important, and nice-to-have assumptions with validation strategies for each direction. - Markdown One-Pager Output: Produces a saved artifact with problem statement, MVP scope, and a "Not Doing" list that makes trade-offs explicit. - Use Case: A founder with a vague concept like "help local restaurants compete with delivery apps" invokes the skill, gets the problem reframed, explores six distinct directions, and walks away with a validated MVP scope saved to docs/ideas/. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to help you refine or stress-test your idea by describing the concept you want to explore.

Frequently Asked Questions about addy-idea-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine a vague product idea before building?▼

Invoke the skill with your idea and it guides you through three phases: restating the problem as a How Might We statement, generating 5-8 variations using lenses like inversion and constraint removal, then converging on a direction with stress-tested assumptions and an MVP scope.

What is the output of an idea refinement session?▼

The output is a markdown one-pager saved to docs/ideas/ after your confirmation. It contains a problem statement, recommended direction, key assumptions with validation strategies, MVP scope, a Not Doing list, and open questions.

Can idea refinement work inside an existing codebase?▼

Yes, when run inside a project the skill scans the codebase with Glob, Grep, and Read to ground idea variations in existing architecture and constraints. It references specific files and patterns when evaluating feasibility of feature ideas.

What ideation frameworks does this skill use?▼

The skill draws selectively from SCAMPER, How Might We reframing, first principles thinking, Jobs to Be Done, constraint-based ideation, pre-mortem analysis, and analogous inspiration. It picks the lens that fits the idea rather than running every framework mechanically.

When should I not use structured idea refinement?▼

Skip it when the idea is already well-defined with validated assumptions and a clear MVP, since the process adds dialogue overhead. It is designed for vague concepts, untested plans, or situations where you need to expand options before converging.

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