brainstorm

Coordinates collaborative, multi-session brainstorming projects with structured documentation and progress tracking.

103|21|Updated Dec 29, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill brainstorm-robertguss
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Skill: brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit/tree/main/skills/brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/robertguss/claude-code-toolkit --skill brainstorm-robertguss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables collaborative, long-running brainstorming sessions that span days or weeks, providing structure, method guidance, and versioned records to keep ideas aligned across time and projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Session lifecycle: guides session start, during-session collaboration, and end-of-session summaries with versioned docs.
  • Method catalog integration: suggests diverse brainstorming techniques (SCAMPER, 5 Whys, First Principles, Six Thinking Hats) and points to quick/detailed references.
  • Multi-project/context awareness: surfaces connections to other projects when in connected mode and keeps work isolated in clean-slate mode.
  • Project documentation: supports a structured project document with ideation inventory, decisions, and next steps.
  • Impactful use cases: ideating features for products, planning content, or strategic decisions across teams.

Quick Start

To get started, invoke the Brainstorm Skill in your Claude workflow. For example, prompt Claude to begin a new ideation session using the Brainstorm Skill located at skills/brainstorm/SKILL.md and specify your goal or topic.

Note: adapt the flow to your project and reference any relevant method resources as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a brainstorming session that spans multiple days or weeks without losing track of ideas?

Long-running brainstorming sessions use versioned project documents and session lifecycle management to capture ideas, decisions, and next steps. This Skill provides structured ongoing ideation with method guidance to keep long-running projects aligned.

What brainstorming techniques can I use for product feature ideation and strategic planning?

Brainstorming techniques like SCAMPER, 5 Whys, First Principles, and Six Thinking Hats guide diverse ideation contexts. The Skill integrates a method catalog that suggests appropriate techniques and points to quick or detailed references for product, content, and strategic work.

How do I start a new ideation session and generate versioned project documents?

To start an ideation session, invoke the Skill in your workflow and specify your goal or topic. The session initializes, captures ongoing ideas, and generates versioned project documents containing ideation inventory, decisions, and next steps at session end.

Can I brainstorm across multiple connected projects or keep ideation work isolated?

Multi-project brainstorming supports both connected mode, which surfaces connections to other projects, and clean-slate mode, which keeps work isolated. This allows you to choose whether to leverage cross-project context or maintain focused, independent ideation.

Do I need any specific dependencies or scripts to use this ideation partner?

No dependencies are required to use this brainstorming Skill. It functions with a SKILL.md frontmatter at its root and may optionally utilize scripts, references, and assets directories to extend functionality if needed.