idea-refine

Refines raw ideas into actionable one-pagers through structured divergent and convergent thinking.

Updated Jun 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jampissarandev/Expense-Tracker --skill idea-refine-jampissarandev
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Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/jampissarandev/Expense-Tracker/tree/main/.github/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jampissarandev/Expense-Tracker --skill idea-refine-jampissarandev

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What problem does it solve? Raw ideas are often vague, untested, and overloaded with hidden assumptions, leading teams to commit to plans before understanding who the idea is for or what could kill it. This Skill guides a structured ideation dialogue that stress-tests concepts before any building begins. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three-Phase Ideation Process: Expands ideas with 5-8 variations using lenses like inversion and simplification, then converges by stress-testing against user value, feasibility, and differentiation. - Assumption Surfacing: Explicitly names dealbreaker assumptions, failure modes, and what is deliberately being ignored for each direction. - Concrete Output Artifact: Produces a markdown one-pager with problem statement, recommended direction, MVP scope, and a "Not Doing" list saved to docs/ideas/. - Use Case: A founder with a vague concept like "help restaurants compete with delivery apps" invokes the skill, answers sharpening questions, reviews six idea variations, and receives a focused one-pager recommending an SMS-based reordering tool for regular customers. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to help you refine your idea by describing the concept you want to ideate on or stress-test.

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 refine a vague idea into an actionable plan?

Invoke the skill with your raw idea and it guides you through three phases: expanding the idea into 5-8 variations, stress-testing the strongest directions against value and feasibility, and producing a markdown one-pager with MVP scope and key assumptions to validate.

What ideation frameworks does this skill use?

The skill draws from SCAMPER, How Might We reframing, First Principles thinking, Jobs to Be Done, constraint-based ideation, pre-mortem analysis, and analogous inspiration. Frameworks are selected selectively based on the idea rather than applied mechanically.

Can this skill work inside an existing codebase?

Yes. When run inside a project, it scans the codebase for existing architecture, patterns, and constraints, then grounds idea variations in what actually exists and references specific files when relevant.

What output does an ideation session produce?

The session produces a markdown one-pager containing a problem statement, recommended direction, key assumptions with validation strategies, MVP scope, a Not Doing list, and open questions. It is saved to docs/ideas/ only after user confirmation.

When should I not use structured ideation?

Skip it when the idea is already well-defined with validated assumptions and a clear target user, or when you need immediate implementation rather than exploration. The process is designed for vague concepts and untested plans, not execution.