generate-episode-ideas

name	generate-episode-ideas
description	Use when user asks to generate ideas, topics, or discussion points from Ngobrolin WEB podcast transcripts or episodes for GitHub discussions, content creation, or exploration

Generate Episode Ideas

Overview

Transforms Ngobrolin WEB podcast transcripts into actionable discussion ideas for GitHub conversations. This skill extracts insights from tagged episodes and structures them for community engagement.

When to Use

User asks to:

• Generate ideas from transcripts/episodes
• Create discussion topics from podcast content
• Explore topics covered in episodes
• Find inspiration for GitHub discussions

Do NOT use for:

• General transcript analysis without idea generation
• Summarizing episodes without discussion intent
• Searching transcripts (use Grep/Read instead)

Core Pattern

digraph workflow {
    "User requests ideas from transcripts" [shape=diamond];
    "Ask user for topic preference" [shape=box];
    "Load tags and find matching episodes" [shape=box];
    "Present episode options to user" [shape=box];
    "User selects episode" [shape=box];
    "Analyze transcript and present 2-3 ideas" [shape=box];
    "User selects idea to explore" [shape=box];
    "Create holistic discussion post" [shape=box];
    "Ask to create GitHub discussion via gh cli" [shape=box];

    "User requests ideas from transcripts" -> "Ask user for topic preference";
    "Ask user for topic preference" -> "Load tags and find matching episodes";
    "Load tags and find matching episodes" -> "Present episode options to user";
    "Present episode options to user" -> "User selects episode";
    "User selects episode" -> "Analyze transcript and present 2-3 ideas";
    "Analyze transcript and present 2-3 ideas" -> "User selects idea to explore";
    "User selects idea to explore" -> "Create holistic discussion post";
    "Create holistic discussion post" -> "Ask to create GitHub discussion via gh cli";
}

Quick Reference

Step	Action	Tool/Command
1	Ask user for topic	AskUserQuestion
2	Find matching episodes	Read src/data/tags.json
3	Get transcript	Read src/data/transcripts/{videoId}.json
4	Present ideas	Analyze segments
5	Create discussion	gh discussion create

Implementation

Step 1: Ask for Topic Preference

First, load available tags and ask the user to select:

# Read tags.json to get available topics
cat /Users/ivan/Works/AI/ngobrolinweb/landing.worktrees/develop-project-skills/src/data/tags.json

Use AskUserQuestion with available tags as options (ai, testing, css, javascript, typescript, etc.)

Step 2: Find Matching Episodes

From tags.json, find videoIds that match the selected topic. Cross-reference with episodes.json for titles.

Example response to user:

Found 3 episodes about "ai":
1. Agentic Coding Tools (Tkh8-LleLws)
2. Agentic AI (ZcYNuHirHOA)
3. Ngobrolin Gemini 3 (lPTtyv8Hzgs)

Which episode would you like to explore?

Step 3: Analyze Transcript

Read the transcript file and identify key themes, insights, and quotable moments.

Look for:

• Contrarian viewpoints or surprising insights
• Practical challenges mentioned
• Evolving opinions or "a-ha" moments
• Specific tool/technology discussions
• Personal experiences shared

Step 4: Present 2-3 Ideas

Present ideas concisely with:

• Idea Title: Clear, engaging headline
• Key Insight: What makes this interesting
• Discussion Question: Specific question to prompt engagement

Ask user which idea to explore further.

Step 5: Create Holistic Discussion

Expand selected idea into:

• Catchy Title: Emoji + compelling question
• Context: Brief podcast reference
• Main Question: Clear discussion prompt
• Discussion Points: 3-4 specific angles
• Call to Action: Invite community participation

Step 6: Create GitHub Discussion/Issue (Optional)

Use gh CLI to create a discussion or issue:

# For Discussions (if enabled)
gh discussion create --repo ngobrolin/landing --title "TITLE" --body "BODY"

# For Issues
gh issue create --repo ngobrolin/landing --title "TITLE" --body "BODY"

Ask user confirmation before creating. Use issues if discussions are not enabled.

Common Mistakes

Mistake	Fix
Skipping user topic selection	Always ask first with AskUserQuestion
Analyzing without episode context	Present episode options before deep dive
Too many ideas	Limit to 2-3, focus on quality
Generic discussion questions	Make them specific and actionable
Creating GitHub post without permission	Always ask before gh cli execution

Red Flags - STOP and Re-read Skill

• Presenting analysis without asking user preference first
• Generating more than 3 ideas at once
• Creating GitHub discussion without explicit user confirmation
• Skipping the episode selection step
• Using vague, generic discussion prompts

All of these mean: Re-read the skill and follow the workflow exactly.

Example Output Format

After transcript analysis, present ideas like:

Based on "Agentic Coding Tools" episode, here are 3 discussion ideas:

1. 🤖 The "AI Burnout" Paradox
   Key insight: Tools meant to increase productivity are causing longer hours
   Discussion: How do you set healthy boundaries with AI tools?

2. 🏗️ Infrastructure for Agentic AI
   Key insight: VPS vs local development for AI tooling
   Discussion: What's your setup - local, VPS, or cloud?

3. 🔄 From Assistants to Agents
   Key insight: Delegating coding vs maintaining control
   Discussion: Where do you draw the line with agentic workflows?

Which idea would you like to explore further?