| name | brainstorm |
| description | Use when starting a new feature or when the direction is unclear — refines the idea, clarifies the objective, defines scope, and produces acceptance criteria ready for task creation. Trigger keywords: brainstorm, refine idea, clarify feature, define scope, plan feature. |
Brainstorm — Idea Refinement
Overview
Transforms a vague idea or requirement into a well-scoped, implementable task definition. Output feeds directly into /create-poc-task.
Core principle: No implementation yet. Only clarification.
When to Use
- A new idea or feature request arrives with no clear scope
- The current direction is unclear or the task definition is ambiguous
- Before creating any task in the backlog
Procedure
Step 1 — Understand the Idea
Ask (or infer from context):
- What is the user trying to accomplish?
- Who is the target user of this feature?
- What is the expected outcome visible in the UI or behavior?
Step 2 — Clarify Constraints
Identify and state:
- In scope: what will be built
- Out of scope: what will NOT be built in this task
- Dependencies: any existing components, API endpoints, or data that will be used
For this project, consider:
- Is this a new page/route in
src/app/(site)/?
- Is this a new shared component in
src/components/ui/?
- Does it need data from the Stetsom CMS API?
- Does it need a Figma design reference? (If yes, flag for
/poc-refine-design)
Step 3 — Define Acceptance Criteria
Write 3–5 concrete, verifiable statements:
- [ ] <observable behavior 1>
- [ ] <observable behavior 2>
- [ ] <observable behavior 3>
Step 4 — Produce Output
Output a structured summary:
## Feature: <name>
**Objective:** <one sentence>
**In scope:**
- <item>
**Out of scope:**
- <item>
**Acceptance criteria:**
- [ ] <criterion>
**Implementation hints:**
- <technical note or approach>
**Needs design pass?** YES / NO
Output Feeds Into
Run /create-poc-task immediately after brainstorm is complete and the scope is agreed upon.
Anti-Patterns
- Do not start writing code during brainstorm
- Do not over-specify implementation details — leave room for judgment during execution
- Do not create tasks for things that are already in the backlog
