buildable-surface

Classify Thought Outlines and generate grounded buildable surface candidates.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/lexijamesesq/Incubator --skill buildable-surface
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Skill: buildable-surface
Source: https://github.com/lexijamesesq/Incubator/tree/main/claude/skills/buildable-surface
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lexijamesesq/Incubator --skill buildable-surface

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Buildable Surface skill helps product teams determine when an idea's Thought Outline describes a reusable strategic principle versus a single feature, and guides the generation of grounded candidate approaches that can be examined in the next sprint.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detects principle-shaped versus feature-shaped Thought Outlines and classifies them for next steps.
  • Loads the idea's Thought Outline and any linked research artifacts, then grounds candidate approaches in evidence.
  • Generates 3-5 distinct, contextual Buildable Surface candidates and inserts a Buildable Surface section into the idea file.
  • Supports standalone or inline runs to integrate with the drafting workflow.

Quick Start

Provide an idea file in Ideas/ and run the Buildable Surface agent to generate grounded candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions about buildable-surface

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert ambiguous product ideas into buildable surfaces for sprint planning?

To convert ambiguous ideas into buildable surfaces, load a Thought Outline and linked research artifacts to generate 3-5 grounded candidate approaches ready for sprint planning. The process analyzes the outline to detect whether it expresses a reusable strategic principle or a single feature surface.

What is the difference between a strategic principle and a feature surface in product strategy?

A strategic principle represents a reusable directional guideline, whereas a feature surface is a specific, actionable buildable area. Analyzing a Thought Outline helps classify whether the idea expresses a principle-shaped direction or a distinct surface for targeted next steps.

How do I generate grounded buildable surface candidates from a Thought Outline?

You generate grounded buildable surface candidates by running the analysis against a Thought Outline and its linked research artifacts. This grounds the 3-5 distinct candidate approaches in evidence and inserts a Buildable Surface section directly into the idea file.

Can I integrate buildable surface generation into my existing product drafting workflow?

Yes, buildable surface generation supports both standalone and inline runs to integrate with the product drafting workflow. It writes the Buildable Surface section between the Thought Outline and Open Questions without altering the idea file frontmatter or other existing sections.

Does buildable surface generation require linked research artifacts to work?

Linked research artifacts are used to ground candidate approaches in evidence, ensuring the generated buildable surfaces are validated. The analysis loads these artifacts alongside the Thought Outline to decide whether the outline is a principle or a specific surface.

What are the limitations of automated buildable surface candidate generation?

Automated buildable surface generation is limited to producing 3-5 distinct candidates based on the provided Thought Outline and available research evidence. It does not alter the idea file frontmatter and cannot generate surfaces beyond the contextual scope of the loaded artifacts.