idea-refine

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

3|Updated Jul 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/marcmarti9/agentit --skill idea-refine-marcmarti9
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/marcmarti9/agentit/tree/main/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/marcmarti9/agentit --skill idea-refine-marcmarti9

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve? Raw ideas are often vague, untested, and anchored on the first solution that comes to mind. This Skill turns fuzzy concepts into sharp, validated directions by forcing structured exploration, honest stress-testing, and explicit trade-off decisions before any building begins. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Three-Phase Ideation Process: Divergent expansion (5-8 idea variations using lenses like inversion and constraint removal), convergent evaluation (clustering, stress-testing against user value, feasibility, and differentiation), and sharpening into a concrete deliverable. - Assumption Auditing: Surfaces hidden assumptions categorized as dealbreakers, important, or nice-to-have, each with a validation strategy. - Markdown One-Pager Output: Produces a structured artifact with problem statement, recommended direction, MVP scope, and a "Not Doing" list saved to docs/ideas/. - Use Case: A founder with a vague idea like "help restaurants compete with delivery apps" gets guided through sharpening questions, six distinct variations, honest evaluation, and walks away with a focused one-pager defining an SMS-based reordering MVP. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to help you refine your idea or stress-test your plan, and it will guide you through the three-phase ideation dialogue.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-refine

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I refine a vague product idea before building?▼

Invoke the skill with your idea and it guides you through three phases: restating the idea as a How Might We statement, generating 5-8 variations using lenses like inversion and simplification, then converging on a direction with stress-tested assumptions and an MVP scope.

What ideation frameworks does this skill use?▼

The skill references SCAMPER, How Might We reframing, First Principles thinking, Jobs to Be Done, constraint-based ideation, pre-mortem analysis, and analogous inspiration. Frameworks are applied selectively based on the idea, not run mechanically.

Can I use idea refinement inside an existing codebase?▼

Yes. When run inside a project, the skill scans the codebase with Glob, Grep, and Read to ground idea variations in existing architecture, patterns, and constraints, referencing 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 for trivial or well-understood tasks where the direction is already validated. The process is designed for vague ideas, untested assumptions, or decisions with real trade-offs, not for executing an already-defined plan.