brainstorming

Guide teams from vague ideas to a formal design plan.

2|Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ingbyr/lzcode --skill brainstorming-ingbyr
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: brainstorming
Source: https://github.com/ingbyr/lzcode/tree/main/packages/desktop/src-tauri/lz-assets/skills/brainstorming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ingbyr/lzcode --skill brainstorming-ingbyr

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Brainstorming with a structured workflow helps teams convert vague ideas into concrete designs by guiding context gathering, requirement discovery, and design validation before any implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured exploration: review project context, goals, and constraints to align scope.
  • Guided questioning: surface requirements through one-question-at-a-time clarifications.
  • Multi-approach design: propose 2-3 design options with trade-offs and recommendations.
  • Documentation handoff: generate a formal design doc and alignment artifacts and obtain user approval before coding.
  • Spec gating: enforce a design-first policy with a formal sign-off before transition to implementation.

Quick Start

Begin by sharing your project goals and constraints, and I will guide you through structured brainstorming to a written design plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert vague project ideas into a concrete design plan?

To convert vague ideas into a concrete design plan, use a structured brainstorming workflow that gathers project context, discovers requirements through guided questions, and validates design options before implementation.

What is the best way to structure early-stage feature ideation?

Early-stage feature ideation is best structured by reviewing project goals and constraints to align scope, proposing multiple design approaches with trade-offs, and generating a formal design document for stakeholder alignment.

Can I start coding before the design doc is approved?

No, you cannot start coding before the design doc is approved. A strict spec gating policy enforces a design-first workflow by preventing implementation actions until formal user sign-off is obtained.

How does guided questioning work for requirements discovery?

Guided questioning for requirements discovery works by asking one clarifying question at a time to surface hidden constraints, explore trade-offs, and define acceptance criteria before proposing design solutions.

Does structured brainstorming help with cross-functional team alignment?

Yes, structured brainstorming helps with cross-functional team alignment by enforcing deterministic steps to explore requirements and generate formal alignment artifacts, ensuring all stakeholders agree on the design plan.

What are the limitations of a design-first workflow process?

A limitation of this design-first workflow is the strict spec gate, which prevents any implementation actions until the formal design doc is generated and approved, potentially delaying immediate coding tasks.