pm-ideation

Generate structured product ideas with hypotheses and cheapest-validation plans from PMContext.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Wcof/PMSkill --skill pm-ideation
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pm-ideation
Source: https://github.com/Wcof/PMSkill/tree/main/skills/discovery/pm-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Wcof/PMSkill --skill pm-ideation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams move beyond vague brainstorming and single-solution thinking by generating a structured set of product ideas from PMContext. It forces ideation across both existing-product optimization and adjacent new-scenario exploration, then ties each idea to a cheapest possible validation path.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dual-track ideation: Separates ideas into optimize and explore so teams do not over-focus on incremental improvements.
  • Hypothesis-driven output: Requires every idea to include an explicit assumption and a lowest-cost validation method.
  • Decision support: Adds a comparison matrix covering cost, expected benefit, risk, and validation cycle, then recommends what to test first.
  • Traceable PM workflow: Connects ideas back to PMContext and supports downstream assumption and experiment planning.
  • Use case: When a PM has a completed PMContext for a membership, SaaS, or internal tooling product and needs several viable solution directions instead of one obvious feature request.

Quick Start

Ask the agent to use pm-ideation on the current PMContext to generate at least five optimize and explore ideas with hypotheses, cheapest validations, and a recommended option to test first.

Frequently Asked Questions about pm-ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate testable product ideas from existing product context?

To generate testable product ideas, you need an ideation process that transforms product context into hypotheses with explicit assumptions and lowest-cost validation methods. This approach separates ideas into optimize and explore tracks, balancing incremental improvements with new-scenario exploration.

What is the best way to structure brainstorming for product discovery?

The best way to structure brainstorming for product discovery is using dual-track ideation, forcing separation between optimizing existing features and exploring adjacent scenarios. This method requires generating at least five deduplicated ideas, each tied to a hypothesis and a cheapest possible validation path.

How do I plan early experiments for new product scenarios?

To plan early experiments for new product scenarios, attach a cheapest-validation plan to every generated hypothesis. Compare ideas using a decision matrix covering cost, expected benefit, risk, and validation cycle to recommend the most viable option to test first.

Can I use my current product context for hypothesis-driven ideation?

Yes, you can use your current product context for hypothesis-driven ideation if the workflow supports PMContext traceability. This ensures every generated idea connects back to the original context and outputs are suitable for downstream assumption and experiment planning.

How do I compare optimize versus explore ideas during concept expansion?

To compare optimize versus explore ideas during concept expansion, build a comparison matrix that evaluates cost, expected benefit, risk, and validation cycle. This prevents teams from over-focusing on incremental improvements and recommends what to test first.