idea-refine

Refine raw ideas into build-ready concepts with a markdown one-pager.

1|Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yahav123147/paid-ads-cro-skills --skill idea-refine-yahav123147
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: idea-refine
Source: https://github.com/yahav123147/paid-ads-cro-skills/tree/main/skills/idea-refine
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yahav123147/paid-ads-cro-skills --skill idea-refine-yahav123147

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you refine a vague or early-stage idea into a clear, actionable concept by guiding divergent ideation, then converging on a direction you can validate and build.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive divergent expansion: Restates the idea as a How Might We problem, asks 3–5 sharpening questions, and generates 5–8 meaningful variations to uncover stronger angles.
  • Convergent evaluation & stress-testing: Clusters resonant options into 2–3 distinct directions and stress-tests them for user value, feasibility, and differentiation while surfacing hidden assumptions.
  • Sharpen & produce a one-pager: Outputs a structured markdown one-pager (problem statement, recommended direction, assumptions to validate, MVP scope, and a deliberate Not Doing list) after user confirmation.

Quick Start

Invoke idea-refine with your raw idea so the agent asks the sharpening questions and then produces an actionable one-pager you can validate.

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 rough product idea into a build-ready concept?

To refine a rough product idea, you restate it as a How Might We statement, answer sharpening questions, generate 5-8 variations, cluster them into 2-3 directions, and output a markdown one-pager with MVP scope. This structured divergent and convergent thinking turns vague ideas into actionable concepts.

What is assumption testing and problem framing in early product scoping?

Assumption testing and problem framing in product scoping involve stress-testing clustered idea directions for user value, feasibility, and differentiation while surfacing hidden assumptions. This process ensures your MVP scope targets the right validation targets before development begins.

How do I scope an MVP and create a Not Doing list for feature planning?

You scope an MVP and create a Not Doing list by converging on a recommended direction after divergent ideation. The process outputs a structured markdown one-pager that explicitly defines what to build and what to deliberately exclude for sharper validation.

Can I use divergent and convergent thinking for strategic evaluation of process ideas?

Yes, you can use divergent and convergent thinking for strategic evaluation of process ideas. The interactive flow restates any raw product or process idea as a How Might We statement, generates multiple variations, and stress-tests clustered directions for feasibility and user value.

What is the best way to turn vague ideation into actionable MVP planning?

The best way to turn vague ideation into actionable MVP planning is through an interactive flow that collects success and constraint inputs via sharpening questions. It generates 5-8 meaningful variations, clusters them into distinct directions, and produces a one-pager after confirmation.

When do I need structured idea refinement instead of building immediately?

You need structured idea refinement when you have early ideation, feature scoping, or plan stress-testing requirements but lack sharper positioning, constraints, and validation targets. It prevents premature building by surfacing hidden assumptions and defining a deliberate Not Doing list.