idea-lab

Generate ranked ideation options with top three day-one experiments.

29|15|Updated Oct 17, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex --skill idea-lab
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Skill: idea-lab
Source: https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex/tree/main/skills/collaboration/idea_lab
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/NickCrew/claude-cortex --skill idea-lab

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a fast way to generate, score, and select ideas, then define a 1-day spike to test the top option.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idea Scoring: Impact, Delight, and Effort metrics for each concept.
  • Top Picks: Quickly identify 1-day experiments to run.
  • Plan Seed: Seeds tasks or passes to /ctx:plan for execution.

Quick Start

Generate 4–6 concepts for a feature, score them, and select the top idea for a 1-day spike.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-lab

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

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How do I generate and rank ideas quickly for a brainstorming session?

Idea-lab generates 5-7 ranked concepts scored on Impact, Delight, and Effort, surfacing your top options within a 15-minute timebox. Input your problem, constraints, and existing assets to receive structured ideation with actionable next steps.

Can I use idea ranking to plan 1-day experiments?

Yes. Idea-lab identifies your top 3 concepts and defines seed tasks for 1-day spike experiments, passing them to planning tools or execution workflows for rapid testing.

What information do I need before starting an ideation session?

Define your problem or goal, success signals, constraints, and any existing assets you want to reuse. Idea-lab uses these inputs to generate and score divergent options tailored to your context.

How does idea-lab score concepts differently from other brainstorming approaches?

Idea-lab applies three dimensions—Impact, Delight, and Effort—to each concept, creating a transparent ranking that balances value against feasibility and user satisfaction, not subjective preference alone.

Is idea-lab suited for product exploration and campaign planning?

Yes. Idea-lab applies to brainstorming, product feature exploration, campaign ideation, and problem framing under time constraints, producing ranked concepts and day-one experiments for any domain.

What do I do after idea-lab selects the top 3 experiments?

Idea-lab seeds actionable tasks for each top experiment and can hand off to planning or execution workflows, enabling immediate 1-day spike validation of your highest-ranked concepts.