incubator

Manage idea lifecycle with Markdown and YAML frontmatter files.

49|12|Updated Jan 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill incubator
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Skill: incubator
Source: https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB/tree/main/.claude/skills/incubator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DavidROliverBA/ArchitectKB --skill incubator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a structured way to quickly capture ideas, conduct research, and manage their lifecycle from initial concept to graduation or rejection, preventing valuable insights from being lost.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rapid Idea Capture: Create new ideas with titles and optional domains instantly.
  • Research Note Creation: Link detailed research notes directly to specific ideas.
  • Lifecycle Management: Track ideas through statuses like 'seed', 'exploring', and 'validated', and archive them upon graduation or rejection.
  • Use Case: As a Solutions Architect, you have a sudden idea for a new microservice. Use incubator MyAwesomeService to capture it, then later add research with incubator note Performance Benchmarks for MyAwesomeService.

Quick Start

Use the incubator skill to create a new idea called API versioning strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions about incubator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture and manage ideas through a structured lifecycle?

You can capture and manage ideas by creating Markdown files with YAML frontmatter, tracking their lifecycle from initial seed to validated status, and archiving them upon graduation or rejection.

How do I add research notes to an existing idea in my knowledge base?

You can link detailed research notes directly to specific ideas by creating Markdown files that reference the original idea, ensuring research data stays connected to the concept.

What is the best way to track ideas from initial concept to graduation or rejection?

Track ideas through defined statuses like 'seed', 'exploring', and 'validated' using YAML frontmatter in Markdown files, then graduate validated ideas to deliverables or reject them to an archive directory.

Can I use Markdown and YAML frontmatter to store and filter ideas by status?

Yes, ideas are stored as Markdown files with YAML frontmatter within specified directories like +Incubator/, allowing you to list and filter ideas by their current lifecycle status.

How do I archive rejected or graduated ideas in a file-based idea incubator?

You archive ideas by moving their Markdown files from the active +Incubator/ directory to the +Archive/Incubator/ directory, separating active concepts from graduated deliverables or rejected ideas.