creative-ideation

Route user prompts through established ideation methods to generate non-obvious creative ideas.

Updated Jul 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes --skill creative-ideation-zangjeicy
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: creative-ideation
Source: https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes/tree/main/optional-skills/creative/creative-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zangjeicy/Hermes --skill creative-ideation-zangjeicy

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the "blank page" problem and the tendency for AI to produce generic, low-quality "slop" by enforcing a disciplined, routed approach to creative ideation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Method Routing: Automatically selects the best ideation technique (e.g., SCAMPER, TRIZ, Oblique Strategies) based on the user's specific domain and phase.
  • Anti-Slop Enforcement: Applies rigorous rules to filter out buzzwords, generic startup shapes, and low-effort brainstorming.
  • Use Case: If you are stuck on a software architecture problem, the Skill routes you to 'pattern-languages'; if you need to make a fiction piece weirder, it routes you to 'defamiliarization'.

Quick Start

Use the creative-ideation skill to generate three non-obvious concepts for a new CLI tool that helps novelists track their manuscript revisions.

Frequently Asked Questions about creative-ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate non-obvious ideas and avoid generic brainstorming output?

To generate non-obvious ideas and avoid generic brainstorming output, this method applies anti-slop rules and selects established ideation frameworks like SCAMPER, TRIZ, or Oblique Strategies to enforce specific constraints and filter out buzzwords.

What is the best way to brainstorm creative solutions for complex product design problems?

The best way to brainstorm creative solutions for complex product design problems is routing your prompt through a library of established ideation methods, which automatically selects the optimal creative framework based on the specific domain and signals extracted from your prompt.

Can I use structured ideation techniques for both software architecture and narrative writing?

Yes, you can use structured ideation techniques for both software architecture and narrative writing, as the routing mechanism applies diverse frameworks like pattern-languages for software blocks and defamiliarization to make fiction pieces weirder.

How does method routing work when selecting a creative framework?

Method routing works by extracting signals from your prompt to identify the domain and phase, then automatically selecting the best ideation technique, such as applying TRIZ for innovation or Oblique Strategies to break creative blocks.

What constraints are applied to prevent low-effort brainstorming and generic startup concepts?

Anti-slop enforcement applies rigorous rules to filter out buzzwords, generic startup shapes, and low-effort brainstorming, ensuring the ideation process yields high-quality, non-obvious creative concepts instead of generic output.

Do I need any specific software dependencies to run these problem-solving and innovation frameworks?

No specific software dependencies are required to run these problem-solving and innovation frameworks, as the ideation routing operates independently using internal scripts and references to process prompts and apply creative constraints.