star-idea-storm

Guide researchers through structured ideation to produce defensible research topics.

39|Updated Jul 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wanghao9610/STAR --skill star-idea-storm
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Skill: star-idea-storm
Source: https://github.com/wanghao9610/STAR/tree/main/.cursor/skills/star-idea-storm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wanghao9610/STAR --skill star-idea-storm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill bridges the gap between a researcher's initial, vague interest and a concrete, defensible research topic, preventing the common pitfall of starting projects without a clear, evidence-backed foundation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diverge-Scan-Converge Workflow: Systematically generates candidate directions, performs targeted literature scans, and applies a six-dimension rubric to select the best path.
  • Evidence-Based Ideation: Ensures every research claim is grounded in fetched literature records rather than memory, providing a transparent audit trail.
  • Use Case: A researcher has a hunch about "improving LLM reasoning" but no specific plan; this Skill guides them through brainstorming, scanning existing preprints, and framing a validation experiment.

Quick Start

Use the star-idea-storm skill to begin brainstorming a new research topic based on your current interest area.

Frequently Asked Questions about star-idea-storm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a vague research interest into a defensible academic topic?

Structured ideation converts vague research interests into defensible topics by guiding researchers through candidate generation, targeted literature scanning, and rubric-based evaluation to ensure an evidence-backed foundation.

What is a diverge-scan-converge workflow for academic research?

A diverge-scan-converge workflow is a systematic research ideation method that generates candidate directions, scans fetched literature records for evidence, and applies a six-dimension rubric to select the optimal research path.

Can I use literature scanning to validate my brainstormed research ideas?

Yes, literature scanning validates brainstormed research ideas by grounding every research claim in fetched literature records rather than memory, providing a transparent audit trail for your academic project.

How do I evaluate and select the best research topic from multiple candidates?

You evaluate research topic candidates by applying a six-dimension rubric during the convergence phase, which systematically assesses each direction to finalize a defensible idea file with validation experiments and risk assessments.

How to frame a validation experiment for a new AI research topic?

To frame a validation experiment for a new AI research topic, complete a multi-stage ideation workflow that produces a finalized idea file explicitly containing validation experiments and risk assessments based on scanned literature.

Are there limitations to using AI for academic workflow ideation?

A limitation of AI academic workflow ideation is that the finalized topic heavily depends on the fetched literature records, meaning insufficient or narrow literature scans can restrict the quality of the generated research directions.