thinking-critique

Apply structured critique techniques to surface weaknesses and validate assumptions.

Updated Jan 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AirMile/claude-config --skill thinking-critique
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Skill: thinking-critique
Source: https://github.com/AirMile/claude-config/tree/main/skills/thinking-critique
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AirMile/claude-config --skill thinking-critique

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Critically analyzes ideas by applying structured critique techniques to surface weaknesses and validate assumptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive, technique-by-technique analysis to identify weaknesses, risks, and assumptions in any concept (creative, product, or service).
  • Loads universal and category-specific technique references (creative-techniques, product-techniques, universal-techniques) and filters to the most relevant methods for the current idea.
  • Generates a structured synthesis and recommended next actions to strengthen the concept.

Quick Start

Paste your concept or idea to begin the structured critique workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about thinking-critique

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I critique an idea to surface weaknesses and validate assumptions?

To critique an idea, the skill applies structured techniques to surface weaknesses and validate assumptions. It loads universal, product, and creative technique references to conduct interactive questions and synthesize findings into a refined concept.

What is structured concept evaluation and when do I need it?

Structured concept evaluation is an interactive technique-by-technique analysis to identify weaknesses and assumptions in creative or product concepts. You need it to rigorously test ideas and generate recommended next actions before development.

How do I start an interactive Q&A session for idea analysis?

You start interactive idea analysis by pasting your concept to begin the structured critique workflow. The system loads relevant technique references, filters out already-used methods, and conducts interactive questions to evaluate the concept.

Can I use structured critique techniques for both product and creative concepts?

Yes, structured critique techniques apply to both product and creative concepts. The system loads universal, product, and creative technique references, filtering them to surface relevant methods for your specific idea.

What's the best way to track which critique techniques have been applied to a concept?

The best way to track applied critique techniques is using a system that filters out already-used methods and saves results to a project-wide thinking log. This ensures diverse analysis and maintains a structured record of findings.