ideation

Generate three constraint-driven project ideas from vague maker prompts.

1|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill ideation-rickyananda
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Skill: ideation
Source: https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills/tree/main/creative/creative-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill ideation-rickyananda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps people who have tools, time, or curiosity but no direction by turning vague "what should I make?" moments into concrete project inspiration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Constraint-led brainstorming: Picks a creative constraint and uses it to frame new ideas instead of generic suggestions.
  • Broad interpretation across domains: Adapts a prompt about code, art, writing, or hardware into projects that stay interesting and feasible.
  • Three actionable ideas per prompt: Returns a small set of distinct project concepts with scope and stack guidance, making it easy to choose one and start building.
  • Extended prompt library: Uses the reference library for extra categories like communication, transformation, scale, identity, and philosophical prompts.

Quick Start

Ask this skill to give you three constraint-driven project ideas for the kind of thing you want to build.

Frequently Asked Questions about ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn vague project ideas into actionable build plans?

Constraint-driven brainstorming transforms vague "what should I make" moments into concrete project inspiration by applying creative limits to frame new ideas. It generates three distinct project concepts per prompt with scope and stack guidance, making it easy to choose one and start building immediately.

What is constraint-led brainstorming for weekend project planning?

Constraint-led brainstorming for weekend project planning is a method that picks a creative constraint and uses it to frame distinct ideas instead of generic suggestions. It adapts broadly across domains like coding, art, hardware, and writing to keep projects interesting and feasible within a limited timeframe.

Can I generate maker prompts for different domains like art and hardware?

Yes, you can generate maker prompts for different domains like art and hardware through broad interpretation across domains. This framework adapts prompts about code, art, writing, or hardware into projects that stay interesting and feasible, ensuring the output fits your specific maker workflow.

How do I get three concrete project ideas when I do not know what to make next?

To get three concrete project ideas when you do not know what to make next, request three constraint-driven project ideas for the kind of thing you want to build. The system returns a small set of distinct project concepts with scope and stack guidance so you can start building immediately.

Does this ideation framework support extended prompt libraries for weird challenge prompts?

Yes, this ideation framework supports extended prompt libraries for weird challenge prompts by using a reference library. It includes extra categories like communication, transformation, scale, identity, and philosophical prompts to extend constraint-driven project generation when basic brainstorming is not enough.