brainstorm

Generate 2-3 design options with trade-offs before spec approval.

1|Updated Jan 27, 2026

Search Tags:#planning #trade-offs #brainstorm #design-thinking #clarifying-questions #feature-design #design-options

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npx skills add https://github.com/Joaovsales/coding-agent-workflow --skill brainstorm-joaovsales

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Skill: brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/Joaovsales/coding-agent-workflow/tree/main/.agents/skills/brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Joaovsales/coding-agent-workflow --skill brainstorm-joaovsales

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Diverge and frame design space before committing to a spec, preventing premature narrowing and misaligned expectations.

Core Features & Use Cases

Guided context reading and stakeholder alignment
One-question-at-a-time clarifications to refine requirements
Generate 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs and recommended path
Optional pre-mortem risk analysis for each approach to anticipate failures

Quick Start

Provide a feature idea and request two design options before proceeding to planning.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I explore multiple design options before committing to a feature spec?▼

To brainstorm feature design options, you provide a feature idea and request multiple approaches. The process enforces a hard gate on implementation until a design is approved, ensuring alignment before coding begins.

What is divergent design exploration and when do I need it for product planning?▼

Divergent design exploration frames the design space before committing to a spec. You need this process for non-trivial features where early design decisions matter across product, engineering, and UX contexts to prevent misaligned expectations.

How do I run a pre-mortem risk analysis on feature design approaches?▼

A pre-mortem risk analysis anticipates failures for each design approach generated during brainstorming. You run it after creating two to three design options with trade-offs to evaluate potential risks before selecting a recommended path.

Can I use clarifying questions to refine feature requirements one at a time?▼

Yes, clarifying questions refine requirements one at a time during design exploration. This guided context reading ensures stakeholder alignment before generating design options and prevents premature narrowing of the solution space.

Does this design-thinking process block implementation until a spec is approved?▼

Yes, the design-thinking process enforces a hard gate on implementation until a design is approved. This prevents premature narrowing and ensures stakeholder alignment before any coding begins on the feature.

What are the limitations of brainstorming design options for non-trivial features?▼

Brainstorming design options is limited to non-trivial features and problems where early design decisions matter. It requires stakeholder alignment and guided context reading, making it less suited for simple, straightforward implementation tasks.