brainstorm

Guide ambiguous ideas into defined designs with structured questioning and a DESIGN.md file.

328|53|Updated Aug 1, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/automagik-dev/genie --skill brainstorm-automagik-dev
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Skill: brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/automagik-dev/genie/tree/main/skills/brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/automagik-dev/genie --skill brainstorm-automagik-dev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users explore ambiguous or early-stage ideas, guiding them through a structured process to crystallize vague concepts into actionable plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Refinement: Engages users in a question-and-answer format to clarify scope, decisions, and risks.
  • Wish Readiness Score (WRS): Tracks progress towards a well-defined idea using a 5-dimensional score.
  • Design Crystallization: Automatically generates a DESIGN.md file when an idea is sufficiently defined.
  • Use Case: You have a general idea for a new feature but aren't sure about the exact requirements or technical approach. Use /brainstorm to work through the details until it's ready to be turned into a formal /wish.

Quick Start

Use the brainstorm skill to explore the idea of adding a user profile page.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine ambiguous ideas into actionable plans?

To refine ambiguous ideas into actionable plans, engage in interactive question-and-answer sessions that clarify scope, key decisions, and risks. This structured brainstorming process tracks progress with a Wish Readiness Score until the concept is fully defined.

What is a Wish Readiness Score in requirements gathering?

A Wish Readiness Score in requirements gathering is a 5-dimensional metric that tracks how well-defined your early-stage idea is. It measures progress towards crystallizing vague concepts into a formal design document ready for subsequent action.

How do I define scope and risks for early-stage product features?

You define scope and risks for early-stage product features through a structured questioning process. This method clarifies problem statements and acceptance criteria, ensuring all key decisions are explored before finalizing the design.

Does idea exploration automatically generate design documentation?

Yes, idea exploration automatically generates design documentation. When your idea is sufficiently defined through the interactive refinement process, the system crystallizes the results into a DESIGN.md file for subsequent action.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming for scope definition?

The best way to structure brainstorming for scope definition is using an interactive refinement framework. It guides you through exploring key decisions and acceptance criteria, tracking readiness until the idea is ready to be turned into a formal wish.

When should I not use interactive idea refinement for planning?

You should not use interactive idea refinement for planning when your project scope is already well-defined or lacks ambiguity. This process is specifically designed to explore and clarify early-stage, vague concepts rather than execute on established requirements.