idea-discovery

Chain literature survey, idea generation, novelty checks, and critique into an automated workflow.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates end-to-end idea discovery, connecting literature review, ideation, novelty verification, critical review, and method refinement into a single workflow that delivers validated proposals and ready-to-run plans.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end pipeline orchestration from research landscape mapping to refined proposals and experiment plans.
  • Phase-by-phase validation: literature survey, idea generation, pilot planning, novelty checks, external critique, and method refinement.
  • Outputs include an IDEA_REPORT.md with ranked ideas, refine-logs with FINAL_PROPOSAL.md and EXPERIMENT_PLAN.md, and optional compact summaries for quick contexts.
  • Use case: a product team wants to explore multiple directions quickly, evaluate novelty, and lock a pilot plan within a single interaction.

Quick Start

Provide a topic or problem statement and trigger the full idea discovery workflow to receive a ranked set of ideas and an actionable experiment plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate a literature survey and novelty check for a research question?

To automate a literature survey and novelty check for a research question, you can trigger an end-to-end idea discovery pipeline that chains landscape mapping, ideation, and external critique to output validated proposals and an executable plan.

What is the best way to generate an experiment plan with budgets and risk mitigation?

The best way to generate an experiment plan with budgets and risk mitigation is to run an automated idea discovery workflow that produces an EXPERIMENT_PLAN.md alongside refine-logs and a ranked IDEA_REPORT.md for your innovation challenge.

Can I use this pipeline to evaluate product directions and lock a pilot plan?

Yes, you can use this pipeline to evaluate product directions and lock a pilot plan by applying phase-by-phase validation to deliver ready-to-run experiment plans within a single interaction.

How does idea generation and critical review work in an automated research pipeline?

In an automated research pipeline, idea generation and critical review work by chaining literature review, ideation, and novelty verification, followed by method refinement to produce a FINAL_PROPOSAL.md and executable plan.

Do I need to provide a detailed proposal to start the idea discovery workflow?

No, you do not need a detailed proposal to start the idea discovery workflow. You simply provide a topic or problem statement, and the pipeline orchestrates the full process from research landscape mapping to refined proposals.