brief

Create and update project briefs through interactive six-phase discovery.

69|7|Updated Jan 19, 2026

Search Tags:#specification #project-management #briefing #interactive-discovery #planning-workflow #ai-guided

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npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill brief-taylorhuston

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Skill: brief
Source: https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager/tree/main/.claude/skills/brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TaylorHuston/local-life-manager --skill brief-taylorhuston

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables teams to create and update project briefs through guided, interactive discovery, ensuring alignment and clarity at the start of a project or when revisiting an idea after time away.

Core Features & Use Cases

Interactive six-phase discovery to elicit problem, solution, audience, features, differentiation, and success metrics.
Gap-driven updates when a brief exists but needs refinement, plus a dedicated review mode for analysis without edits.
Fresh-start and structured output: start from scratch after confirmation, and save outputs to a standardized format in the vault.
Automation-friendly workflow: outputs are written to ideas/[project]/project-brief.md for easy integration with templates and docs.

Quick Start

Use the /brief command to start interactive discovery for the current or a new project. /brief --project coordinatr /brief --review /brief --force

Frequently Asked Questions about brief

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

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How do I create a project brief through interactive discovery?▼

To create a project brief, use the /brief command to start a guided six-phase interactive discovery process. It elicits problem, solution, audience, features, differentiation, and success metrics, writing structured output to ideas/[project]/project-brief.md.

What is the best way to update an existing project brief when the vision is unclear?▼

Use the /brief command for gap-driven updates when a project brief exists but needs refinement. The interactive discovery process helps clarify the vision by analyzing existing content and identifying missing elements without starting from scratch.

Can I review a project brief without making any edits?▼

Yes, you can review a project brief without edits by using the /brief --review command. This dedicated review mode analyzes the existing brief for alignment and clarity while ensuring no modifications are made to the file.

How do I force a fresh start on a project brief if the current direction is wrong?▼

To force a fresh start on a project brief, use the /brief --force command after confirmation. This ignores any existing brief content and initiates the full six-phase interactive discovery process from scratch to establish a new direction.

What do I need to set up before using an AI-guided briefing workflow?▼

You need a vault environment where outputs can be written to ideas/[project]/project-brief.md. No external dependencies or specific components are required, as the interactive discovery operates entirely within the project management workspace.

When should I use interactive discovery for project management instead of standard planning?▼

Use interactive discovery for project management when starting new ideas, revisiting ideas after time away, or when the project vision is unclear. It ensures team alignment and clarity through structured, AI-guided elicitation of success metrics and features.