idea-refine

Guide teams through a three-phase ideation process and produce a markdown one-pager.

1|Updated Jan 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AskTinNguyen/vesper-team-skills --skill idea-refine-asktinnguyen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/AskTinNguyen/vesper-team-skills/tree/main/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AskTinNguyen/vesper-team-skills --skill idea-refine-asktinnguyen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Helps teams turn vague ideas into structured, actionable concepts using a three-phase ideation process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-driven ideation: Diverge, converge, and ship with a concrete artifact.
  • Frameworks library: Access frameworks.md to guide problem reframing and variation.
  • Assumption surfacing and guardrails: push back on weak ideas and surface unknowns.
  • Output artifact: a markdown one-pager that moves work forward.

Quick Start

Invoke the ideation session with an initial prompt to start Phase 1

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn raw brainstorming ideas into an actionable plan?

To turn raw brainstorming ideas into an actionable plan, use a structured three-phase ideation process that diverges to generate concepts, converges to refine them, and ships a markdown one-pager artifact for next steps.

What is the best way to reframe a vague product concept during ideation?

The best way to reframe a vague product concept is by applying a frameworks library reference, which guides problem reframing and variation to help teams structure early-stage ideas and surface hidden assumptions.

Can I use a structured ideation process for process improvements and team challenges?

Yes, you can use a structured ideation process for process improvements and team challenges. It applies to early-stage product concepts by providing clear directions and actionable next steps through a three-phase workflow.

How does this ideation workflow prevent scope creep?

This ideation workflow prevents scope creep by applying safety guardrails that push back on weak ideas and surface unknown assumptions, ensuring teams only converge on structured concepts with clear boundaries.

What output artifact do I get from a structured ideation session?

You get a markdown one-pager output artifact that moves work forward. This document captures the refined decisions and actionable next steps generated from the diverge, converge, and ship phases.