idea-brief

Generate a structured brainstorm brief and query plan from user input.

497|38|Updated Jan 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill idea-brief
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Skill: idea-brief
Source: https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills/tree/main/.codex/skills/idea-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/WILLOSCAR/research-units-pipeline-skills --skill idea-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill transforms vague research ideas and multi-turn user inputs into a structured, auditable brainstorm brief and a replayable query plan, ensuring clarity before deep retrieval begins.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Briefing: Defines topic, audience, scope, constraints, exclusions, and evaluation rubric.
  • Query Planning: Generates reusable query buckets for subsequent retrieval stages.
  • Decision Logging: Initializes a log for tracking approvals and blockers.
  • Use Case: When a user provides a lengthy, multi-turn request for research ideas, this skill will distill it into a concise brief that clarifies the research direction, target audience, and specific constraints, preventing wasted effort on misaligned retrieval.

Quick Start

Use the idea-brief skill to generate a research idea brief from the provided goal.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-brief

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

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How do I structure multi-turn research ideas into a clear query plan?

To structure multi-turn research ideas into a clear query plan, you can generate a structured brainstorm brief that defines your topic, scope, constraints, and reusable query buckets before retrieval begins. This approach distills vague inputs into a concise, auditable research direction.

What is a brainstorm brief and when do I need it for research ideation?

A brainstorm brief is a structured document that defines your research topic, audience, scope, exclusions, and evaluation rubric. You need it for research ideation when you have a lengthy, multi-turn request and must clarify research direction to prevent wasted effort on misaligned retrieval.

How do I generate a research brief from a vague goal?

You generate a research brief from a vague goal by processing user input through a contract-based approach that outputs a consistent formatting structure. This distills multi-turn requests into a concise brief defining your target audience and specific constraints, ensuring replayability for subsequent retrieval stages.

Does this approach work for initializing decision logs and tracking research blockers?

Yes, this approach works for initializing decision logs and tracking research blockers. The generated brief includes a decision logging feature that initializes a log specifically for tracking approvals and blockers, ensuring your research ideation process remains auditable and aligned throughout retrieval.

What's the best way to define exclusions and evaluation rubrics for research ideation?

The best way to define exclusions and evaluation rubrics for research ideation is to use a structured briefing format that explicitly separates scope from constraints. This establishes a clear query plan and evaluation rubric upfront, preventing wasted effort on misaligned retrieval later.

Can I use this method without any external dependencies?

Yes, you can use this method without any external dependencies. The idea generation and briefing process operates independently using internal scripts, assets, and references to transform your inputs into a replayable query plan and structured brief.