brainstorming

Guide brainstorming to document design requirements and write a design plan.

1|Updated Feb 3, 2026

Search Tags:#design #planning #architecture #brainstorming #collaboration #requirements

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npx skills add https://github.com/trungtnm/claude-code-utils --skill brainstorming-trungtnm

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brainstorming
Source: https://github.com/trungtnm/claude-code-utils/tree/main/plugins/skills/brainstorming
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/trungtnm/claude-code-utils --skill brainstorming-trungtnm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This brainstorming workflow helps turn raw ideas into fully formed designs and specs through structured, collaborative dialogue. Start by understanding the project context, then ask questions one at a time to refine the idea, present the design, and get user approval.

Core Features & Use Cases

Understand project context and constraints by reading key documents.
Ask clarifying questions one at a time, propose 2-3 design approaches, and present a recommended path.
Generate a design document and save it to the project plan repository; optionally trigger planning to decompose into actionable beads.

Quick Start

Provide a concise project brief and allow me to start by asking a focused clarifying question to align goals.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorming

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I turn raw project ideas into a coherent design plan?▼

You can start structured brainstorming by providing a concise project brief, which triggers a focused clarifying question to align goals before proposing approaches and generating design docs.

How does guided brainstorming capture design requirements?▼

Guided brainstorming captures design requirements by following a disciplined process: reading project docs, asking targeted questions sequentially, and presenting multiple design approaches for user selection.

Can I generate and save design documents to a specific project repository?▼

Yes, you can generate and save design documents directly to the docs/plans repository for review and approval after finalizing your design approach through the collaborative dialogue.

Does this brainstorming workflow work without external dependencies?▼

Yes, this brainstorming workflow operates without external dependencies, relying entirely on its internal guided dialogue process to refine ideas and validate architecture design.

What is the best way to validate architecture design before writing specs?▼

The best way to validate architecture design is by proposing 2-3 distinct approaches during the brainstorming session, allowing you to compare and select the recommended path before generating specs.