ideas:refine

Idea distillation reduces vague concepts into sharp, actionable briefs by systematically challenging features and forcing prioritization. It transforms complex product ideas by identifying the absolute must-have elements for a Minimum Viable Product and discarding the rest.

Reducing product scope for an MVP requires pressure-testing your assumptions and forcing prioritization of features. By systematically challenging each proposed element, you isolate the irreducible core must-haves and document the rationale for discarding the rest.

Idea refinement uses adaptive intensity levels—ruthless, firm, and socratic—to handle different feedback needs. Ruthless directly cuts features, firm challenges assumptions critically, and socratic guides self-discovery, matching the intensity to your specific need for critical feedback.

Yes, you can use this to prioritize features for a product strategy vision document. It forces prioritization by challenging assumptions and feature lists, outputting a refined brief that documents the surviving core elements and the rationale for cuts to guide your strategy.

You should use socratic intensity for idea prioritization when you prefer guided self-discovery over direct critical feedback. This adaptive level challenges your assumptions through questioning, helping you independently identify the irreducible core of your concept.