idea-refine

Guide teams through three-phase product idea generation and refinement.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pyoclaw/agent-skills --skill idea-refine-pyoclaw
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/pyoclaw/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pyoclaw/agent-skills --skill idea-refine-pyoclaw

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Idea generation and refinement can stall without a disciplined process. This skill provides a structured, three-phase approach to ideation that helps teams surface clear problem statements and actionable directions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase-guided ideation: Phase 1 (Understand & Expand) to broaden the problem space; Phase 2 (Evaluate & Converge) to cluster and stress-test directions; Phase 3 (Sharpen & Ship) to produce a concrete one-pager artifact.
  • Rich framework support: Leverages frameworks like How Might We, SCAMPER, First Principles Thinking, JTBD, and Constraint-Based Ideation to generate diverse, high-quality variations.
  • Codebase and context awareness: If used within a project, can scan the repository to ground ideas in existing architecture and constraints; includes examples to illustrate best practices.
  • One-pager output: Final artifact is a structured markdown "one-pager" ready to share with stakeholders.

Quick Start

Invoke idea-refine with your raw idea to begin the three-phase ideation session.

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 structure product brainstorming to generate actionable ideas instead of vague concepts?

Product brainstorming needs a structured three-phase approach: Understand & Expand to broaden the problem space, Evaluate & Converge to stress-test directions, and Sharpen & Ship to produce a concrete one-pager artifact for stakeholders.

What frameworks help refine ideas through divergent and convergent thinking?

Divergent and convergent idea refinement leverages frameworks like How Might We, SCAMPER, First Principles Thinking, JTBD, and Constraint-Based Ideation to systematically generate and evaluate diverse, high-quality product directions.

Can I ground ideation sessions in existing project architecture and codebase constraints?

Yes, ideation sessions can scan your existing repository to ground generated ideas in current architecture and constraints, ensuring that brainstorming directions align with technical realities rather than operating in isolation.

How do I run a three-phase ideation process from a raw idea to a shareable artifact?

Run ideation by invoking the process with your raw idea to enter Phase 1 to expand the problem space, Phase 2 to evaluate and converge on viable directions, and Phase 3 to sharpen outputs into a structured markdown one-pager.

Does idea refinement require specific repository setup or dependencies to work?

Idea refinement requires no external dependencies and uses a small bootstrap script to initialize the idea repository, relying on YAML frontmatter for metadata and Markdown body for actionable instructions.

When should I avoid structured ideation frameworks for product brainstorming?

Structured ideation frameworks may be unnecessary for rapid, informal brainstorming where speed matters more than producing a structured one-pager artifact, or when your team already has a mature, disciplined idea evaluation process.