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guilford-engine

Generate divergent ideas using Guilford's five-dimension framework across domains.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#ideation#design-creativity#divergent-thinking#guilford-engine#structured-protocol
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools --skill guilford-engine
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: guilford-engine
Source: https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools/tree/main/skills/guilford-engine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d4vidc4rson/paralogy-divergent-thinking-tools --skill guilford-engine

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured protocol to generate genuinely divergent ideas using Guilford's five-dimension framework, solving the problem of convergent output and limited variety in ideation across domains.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-pass protocol (Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Feasibility, Clarity) that decouples idea generation from evaluation.
  • Domain-agnostic applicability to strategy, engineering, science, design, education, policy, and research for multiple distinct options.
  • Delivers a compact, labeled portfolio of ideas with problem statements and feasibility cues to guide decision-making.

Quick Start

Provide 8-12 genuinely divergent ideas by identifying distinct sub-problems and executing Guilford Engine's five passes.

Frequently Asked Questions about guilford-engine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate genuinely divergent ideas instead of converging on similar concepts?▼

Divergent ideation requires decoupling generation from evaluation. Applying Guilford's five-dimension framework across sequential passes ensures structural variety, producing a compact portfolio of distinct options with feasibility cues instead of redundant suggestions.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming across strategy, engineering, and policy domains?▼

A domain-agnostic protocol works best for cross-domain brainstorming. Executing five sequential passes—Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Feasibility, and Clarity—yields labeled ideas with problem statements that apply uniformly from engineering to policy.

Can I use a structured ideation protocol for complex scientific or legal problem-solving?▼

Yes, structured ideation protocols suit complex scientific and legal problem-solving. The framework applies domain-agnostically to generate multiple distinct options by identifying sub-problems and evaluating originality and feasibility across iterations.

How do I evaluate originality and feasibility without limiting early brainstorming output?▼

Decouple idea generation from evaluation by running sequential passes. Generate options first through fluency and flexibility passes, then apply internal evaluation on originality and feasibility in later passes to yield a refined final set.

Why does my ideation process keep producing similar variations of the same concept?▼

Convergent output happens when evaluation occurs too early. A structured five-pass protocol forces flexibility and originality passes before feasibility evaluation, breaking patterned thinking to deliver genuinely divergent alternatives.

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