idea-creator

Generate and validate research ideas with novelty checks and pilot experiments.

Updated May 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Leo1349/autoresearch --skill idea-creator-leo1349
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: idea-creator
Source: https://github.com/Leo1349/autoresearch/tree/main/skills/idea-creator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Leo1349/autoresearch --skill idea-creator-leo1349

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of generating and ranking research ideas, particularly for publishable work, by providing systematic tools for idea creation, validation, and ranking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Idea Generation: Based on a broad research direction, the skill generates concrete research ideas using a secondary Codex agent for brainstorming.
  • Novelty Checking: Quickly evaluates the novelty of each idea through targeted searches and full novelty checks.
  • Impact Estimation: Assesses the potential impact of each idea to determine its viability.
  • Parallel Pilot Experiments: Facilitates running pilot experiments to gather empirical evidence for the most promising ideas.
  • Ranked Idea Report: Outputs a structured report with ranked ideas, landscape summary, and pilot experiment results.

Quick Start

Use the idea-creator skill with the direction "factorized gap in discrete diffusion language models".

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-creator

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

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

To generate and rank publishable research ideas, you can use an automated brainstorming agent that creates concepts, performs multi-source novelty checking, and estimates impact to output a structured ranked report.

What is the best way to check if a research idea is novel before running experiments?

Checking if a research idea is novel requires targeted searches against existing literature. Automated novelty checking tools evaluate your concept against multiple sources to determine its uniqueness before you invest in pilot experiments.

How do I estimate the potential impact of a research idea?

To estimate the potential impact of a research idea, you can use an impact estimation tool that evaluates the viability and significance of your concepts during the validation phase to determine their publishable potential.

Can I run parallel pilot experiments for multiple research ideas?

Yes, you can run parallel pilot experiments for multiple research ideas. This approach facilitates gathering empirical evidence concurrently for the most promising concepts before finalizing your ranked report.

Does idea generation work with a secondary agent for brainstorming?

Idea generation works effectively with a secondary agent for brainstorming. This setup allows the primary system to generate concrete research ideas while the secondary agent expands the creative search space.

What should be included in a ranked research idea report?

A ranked research idea report should include a landscape summary, ranked ideas, and pilot experiment results. This structured output provides a comprehensive view of the validated publishable work.