ideate

Generate product concepts from research and rank them against a user-defined rubric.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dformoso/positronic --skill ideate-dformoso
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Skill: ideate
Source: https://github.com/dformoso/positronic/tree/main/skills/defining/ideate
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dformoso/positronic --skill ideate-dformoso

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you generate, rank, and select a product idea based on the latest research. It creates 10 concepts, evaluates them against a user-defined rubric, and presents the top 3 for selection.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate Ideas: Based on research, this Skill generates 10 one-page product concepts.
  • Define Rubric: Helps draft and approve a rubric for evaluating ideas.
  • Rank and Present: Evaluates ideas against the rubric and presents the top 3 with trade-offs.
  • User Selection: Allows the user to choose the best idea.

Quick Start

To begin the ideation process, run ideate.

Frequently Asked Questions about ideate

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate and evaluate product ideas based on market research?

Structured product ideation uses a defined rubric to evaluate generated concepts against your strategic objectives. This ensures selected ideas align with customer pain points and competitive landscape realities rather than subjective preferences.

How do I create a rubric for ranking product development concepts?

You can rank product ideas by defining a rubric tailored to your strategic objectives and customer pain points. The tool evaluates 10 generated concepts against this rubric and presents the top 3 options with clear trade-offs for final selection.

What inputs do I need for rubric-based evaluation of product ideation?

Rubric-based evaluation requires inputs on customer pain points, competitive landscape, and strategic objectives to function properly. Without these preparatory research inputs, the generated product concepts and subsequent rankings cannot align with your business strategy.

What is the best way to select a product concept from multiple ideas?

Generating 10 product concepts based on research and evaluating them against a custom rubric provides a structured approach over manual brainstorming. This method presents the top 3 ideas with trade-offs, ensuring objective selection aligned with strategic objectives.

What format do the generated product concepts output?

Product concepts output as one-pager concept documents for easy review. The tool generates 10 of these documents, evaluates them against your rubric, and presents the top 3 ideas with trade-offs for your final selection.