What problem does it solve?
This Skill solves the common problem of moving forward with unrefined, vague ideas that haven't been stress-tested, which often leads to wasted effort building features that don't address real user needs or solve the core problem.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Structured Divergent Thinking: Generates 5-8 considered idea variations using proven lenses like inversion, constraint removal, and simplification to expand your options beyond initial assumptions.
- Assumption Stress-Testing: Explicitly surfaces hidden assumptions and evaluates each direction against user value, feasibility, and differentiation to avoid building something no one wants.
- Actionable Output: Produces a concrete markdown one-pager with a clear problem statement, MVP scope, explicit "not doing" trade-offs, and validation steps for key assumptions.
- Use Case: A product manager with a rough "add social sharing" feature idea can use this Skill to explore variations, validate if the feature solves a real user pain point, and get a clear scope to hand off to engineering without wasted rework.
Quick Start
Use the idea-refine skill to work through your rough product or feature idea and get a polished, actionable concept document ready for planning.