do.brainstorm

Guide user ideas through Socratic questioning and save outputs to Obsidian.

6|3|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-brainstorm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: do.brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit/tree/main/skills/do.brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dull-bird/DeepOrbit --skill do-brainstorm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps users who feel stuck with vague ideas or unfocused plans by guiding them through structured, probing questions that expose assumptions and surface clearer directions for projects or research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive Socratic Inquiry: Lead the user with questions rather than answers to expand thinking and reveal blind spots.
  • Deep Dive & Clarification: Use provocative and clarifying prompts to deconstruct ideas to first principles and generate alternatives.
  • Refine and Transition: Summarize core insights and offer to create a new project, draft a research note, or save the results to the inbox for later refinement.
  • Use Case: Turn a half-formed research question or product idea into a prioritized list of testable next steps and a clear capture to an Obsidian vault.

Quick Start

Brainstorm with me about launching a niche newsletter and use Socratic questions to surface assumptions, risks, and concrete next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about do.brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine vague ideas using Socratic questioning?

Socratic questioning refines vague ideas by using interactive, probing prompts to expose assumptions and surface clearer directions for projects or research. It deconstructs concepts to first principles to reveal blind spots.

How do I brainstorm research questions and capture them in an Obsidian vault?

To brainstorm research questions and capture them in an Obsidian vault, you can use interactive ideation that concludes by offering to draft a research note or save summarized insights directly to your vault's inbox for later refinement.

Can I use Socratic ideation for early-stage project kickoffs?

Yes, Socratic ideation works for early-stage project kickoffs by expanding thinking through clarifying questions. It helps turn half-formed ideas into a prioritized list of testable next steps and clear actionable captures.

What is the best way to turn a half-formed idea into testable next steps?

The best way to turn a half-formed idea into testable next steps is through guided inquiry that deconstructs your assumptions. This method summarizes core insights and transitions them into a new project or research note.

Does this brainstorming tool require any specific dependencies or components?

No, this brainstorming tool requires no specific dependencies or components to start. It reads a configuration file to determine the interaction language and integrates with existing Obsidian workflows to save outputs.