discover

Interview users to generate a detailed project brief for future planning.

Updated Feb 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper --skill discover-ryanismert
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: discover
Source: https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper/tree/main/skills/discover
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ryanismert/do-stuff-helper --skill discover-ryanismert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When you want to plan a new project, program, or activity, this skill runs an expert-driven interview to produce a comprehensive brief that can guide future planning.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conducts an iterative, expert-driven interview to generate a descriptive brief for any project, program, or activity.
  • Provides a strict, stepwise workflow (from discovery through brief construction) to ensure no steps are skipped.
  • Boots or bootstrap activities automatically with cross-skill invocations (organize, user-profile-builder, research, roadmap) and optionally connect to a life profile.
  • Outputs a complete brief and updates related artifacts (CLAUDE.md, changelog) to support roadmap planning.

Quick Start

Describe your activity and I will guide you through an expert-driven interview to generate a detailed brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about discover

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a project brief through an interview process?

To create a project brief, this skill conducts an expert-driven, stepwise interview covering discovery, description, risks, and roadmapping. It iteratively gathers details about your activity to produce a comprehensive brief that guides future planning and execution.

What is the best way to plan a new project or initiative from scratch?

Planning a new project is best handled through a structured discovery interview that yields a detailed brief. This skill guides you step-by-step through discovery and description to ensure no planning phases are skipped before execution begins.

Can I use this interview-based planning skill for existing programs?

Yes, this skill applies to both new and existing initiatives. It guides the discovery, description, and roadmapping process for ongoing activities, updating related artifacts like CLAUDE.md and changelogs to support continuous lifecycle planning.

How do I generate a roadmap and actor profiles after the initial project discovery?

After initial discovery, this skill automatically boots cross-skill invocations for roadmapping and user-profile building. It outputs a complete brief containing actor profiles and lifecycle considerations, then deploys subsequent planning skills to execute the roadmap.

Does project discovery planning require any external dependencies or specific file formats?

No external dependencies or specific file formats are required to start project discovery. You simply describe your activity, and the skill guides you through a strict interview process to generate the detailed planning brief.

Why should I use a stepwise interview for project planning instead of writing a brief manually?

A stepwise interview ensures comprehensive coverage of discovery, risks, and lifecycle considerations that manual writing often misses. It enforces a strict process to yield a structured brief, satisfying requirements for actor profiles and seamless roadmap integration.