idea-refine

Refine raw ideas into actionable concepts through structured divergent and convergent thinking.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chenxingqiang/tdd-agent-skills --skill idea-refine-chenxingqiang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/chenxingqiang/tdd-agent-skills/tree/main/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chenxingqiang/tdd-agent-skills --skill idea-refine-chenxingqiang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Refines raw ideas into sharp, actionable concepts through structured divergent and convergent thinking, delivering a concrete plan via a markdown one-pager.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-guided ideation: Understand & Expand, Evaluate & Converge, and Sharpen & Ship to evolve ideas.
  • Framework-enabled: Leverages prompts and rubrics from frameworks.md and refinement-criteria.md to surface assumptions and trade-offs.
  • Output-ready: Produces a markdown one-pager that can be saved to docs/ideas/[idea-name].md after validation.

Quick Start

Provide an initial idea prompt and let the skill guide Phase 1 through Phase 3 to generate a concrete one-pager.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-refine

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

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

To turn raw brainstorming ideas into an actionable plan, use phase-guided divergent and convergent thinking. This process evaluates assumptions and trade-offs, ultimately generating a markdown one-pager ready for validation.

What is phase-based ideation and how does it refine concepts?

Phase-based ideation refines concepts through three stages: Understand & Expand, Evaluate & Converge, and Sharpen & Ship. This structured progression surfaces hidden assumptions and evolves initial thoughts into actionable outputs.

How do I use ideation frameworks to assess project risks?

You can use ideation frameworks to assess project risks by applying structured prompts and rubrics during the Evaluate & Converge phase. This surfaces critical trade-offs and constraints before finalizing the plan.

Can I generate a markdown one-pager directly from an initial idea prompt?

Yes, you can generate a markdown one-pager directly from an initial idea prompt. The skill processes the input through its ideation phases and outputs a validated document that can be saved to docs/ideas.

What is the best way to structure team ideation sessions for product management?

The best way to structure team ideation sessions is to use phase-driven guidance that separates divergent and convergent thinking. This ensures reliable, safe ideation by evaluating inputs against specific refinement criteria.

Are there limitations to using automated ideation frameworks for risk assessment?

Automated ideation frameworks require clear initial prompts and adherence to specified guardrails to function reliably. Limitations arise if the input context is too vague or falls outside the established phase-based processing constraints.