be-creative

Generate multiple low-probability candidate ideas with explicit probability estimates and select a winner.

7|2|Updated Nov 30, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills --skill be-creative
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: be-creative
Source: https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills/tree/main/plugins/development-skills/skills/be-creative
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ajbmachon/ajbm-skills --skill be-creative

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Alignment-trained models tend to produce the safe, obvious “centroid” answer, so brainstorming often yields generic ideas that feel like small variations of the first response.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Verbalized Sampling (VS): Generates multiple candidates with explicit probability estimates, then selects a winner rather than choosing the centroid.
  • Tail-driven creativity: Forces exploration of low-probability but potentially high-fit ideas (e.g., hooks, names, metaphors).
  • Rationale-first selection: Provides a short explanation of why the chosen option beats the alternatives.
  • Best-fit scenarios: Product naming, taglines, story premises, headline/hook writing, and divergent ideation under constraints.

Quick Start

Ask for five diverse options with brief probability-aware selection rationale, then tell the model to “apply verbalized sampling and pick the best non-obvious winner.”

Frequently Asked Questions about be-creative

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

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Why does AI brainstorming always output generic variations of the same idea?

AI brainstorming yields generic variations because alignment-trained models produce safe, centroid-biased answers. This Skill solves that by applying verbalized sampling to generate low-probability, high-fit candidates and selecting a non-obvious winner.

How do I generate distinctive product naming options instead of predictable ones?

To generate distinctive product naming options, this Skill applies tail-driven verbalized sampling, forcing the model to explore diverse, low-probability candidates and output a rationale for the best-fitting winner against your brief.

What is verbalized sampling and how does it improve creative ideation?

Verbalized sampling improves creative ideation by generating multiple candidates with explicit probability estimates targeted at ≤ 0.10. It selects the best-fitting option from the tail, preventing repetitive, centroid-biased outputs.

Can I use this approach for story premises and metaphor discovery?

Yes, you can use this approach for story premises, metaphor discovery, taglines, and headline writing. It is designed for any creative task with many valid solutions and meaningful novelty constraints.

How do I prompt the model to pick a non-obvious winner for my creative brief?

To pick a non-obvious winner, ask the model for five diverse options with probability-aware selection rationale, then instruct it to apply verbalized sampling and pick the best non-obvious winner against your brief.

When should I avoid using tail-driven sampling for creative generation?

You should avoid tail-driven sampling for tasks requiring deterministic, single correct answers. It is specifically built for divergent ideation where many valid solutions exist and novelty is a meaningful constraint.