idea-creator

Generate and rank research ideas with hypotheses and pilot plans.

1|Updated Mar 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kitcaf/skills --skill idea-creator-kitcaf
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Skill: idea-creator
Source: https://github.com/kitcaf/skills/tree/main/skills/skills-codex/skills/idea-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kitcaf/skills --skill idea-creator-kitcaf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps researchers quickly generate and evaluate a broad set of publishable research ideas from a given direction, saving time and aligning brainstorming with a structured evaluation workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated idea generation: produces 8-12 concrete ideas with summaries, hypotheses, minimal viable experiments, and risk/impact notes.
  • Structured evaluation: applies novelty checks, critical reviews, and ranking to surface the most promising directions.
  • Pilot planning: suggests minimal pilots and resource estimates to validate ideas before full exploration.
  • Use Case: A lab director provides a direction like "scalable testing for graph neural networks" and receives a ranked idea report.

Quick Start

Provide a broad research direction and I will generate and rank 8-12 concrete ideas with summaries and a pilot plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-creator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate publishable research ideas from a broad direction?

Generate publishable research ideas by providing a broad research direction to receive 8-12 structured concepts with summaries, core hypotheses, minimal viable experiments, and risk levels. This automated idea generation process aligns brainstorming with a structured evaluation workflow to save time.

What is the best way to plan experimental design and pilot testing for new research?

Plan experimental design and pilot testing by using automated evaluation to generate minimal viable experiments and resource estimates. This approach produces structured pilot plans that validate ideas before full exploration, ensuring your research planning is grounded in feasibility and risk assessment.

How does a novelty check work during literature review and research planning?

A novelty check works by applying structured evaluation to filter generated research ideas against existing literature. It performs critical reviews and impact assessments to surface the most promising directions, resulting in a final ranked report of your research concepts.

Can I use automated idea generation for science and engineering domains?

You can use automated idea generation across science and engineering domains by supplying a specific topic like scalable testing for graph neural networks. The system outputs concrete ideas with hypotheses, novelty assessments, and pilot plans tailored to your academic research.

How do I rank research ideas by impact and risk for academic publishing?

Rank research ideas by utilizing structured evaluation that applies novelty checks and critical reviews to the generated concepts. The system outputs a final ranked report that scores each idea by its impact, risk level, and feasibility to guide your academic publishing strategy.

What are the limitations of automated research idea generation?

Limitations of automated research idea generation include its reliance on receiving a sufficiently broad initial direction to produce 8-12 viable concepts. The resulting hypotheses and pilot plans still require manual validation by researchers before committing to full experimental execution.