idea-synthesis

name	idea-synthesis
description	Looplia writer skill for generating content ideas with personalization. Reads user profile for context. Generates hooks, angles, and thought-provoking questions. Use after media-reviewer to transform analysis into creative content ideas.
tools	Read, Skill

Idea Synthesis Skill

Generate creative content ideas from analyzed content, personalized for the user.

Purpose

Transform content analysis into actionable writing ideas:

• Attention-grabbing hooks
• Unique angles/perspectives
• Thought-provoking questions

Process

Step 1: Read User Profile

Use the user-profile-reader skill to get user context:

• Topics of interest and expertise levels
• Preferred writing style
• Target audience

Skill("user-profile-reader")

Step 2: Read Content Analysis

Read the input file containing content analysis from media-reviewer:

• Key themes
• Important quotes
• Narrative structure
• Core ideas

Step 3: Generate Hooks

Create 3-5 attention-grabbing openers:

Hook Type	Description	Example
Question	Opens with a compelling question	"What if everything you knew about X was wrong?"
Statistic	Leads with surprising data	"90% of writers miss this critical step..."
Story	Starts with a brief narrative	"When I first discovered X, I was skeptical..."
Contrast	Highlights a surprising contradiction	"Most experts say X, but the data shows Y..."
Bold Statement	Makes a provocative claim	"X is dead. Here's what's replacing it..."

Step 4: Generate Angles

Create 3-5 unique perspectives on the content:

For each angle:

• Perspective: What viewpoint does this take?
• Approach: How would you develop this angle?
• Target: Who would this appeal to?

Step 5: Generate Questions

Create 5-7 discussion starters:

Depth	Description
Surface	Basic comprehension questions
Medium	Application and analysis questions
Deep	Synthesis and evaluation questions

Step 6: Personalize

Apply user profile:

• Emphasize topics matching user interests
• Adjust complexity to user's expertise level
• Align with user's writing style

Step 7: Write Output

Output JSON with all generated ideas.

Input

Content analysis JSON from media-reviewer containing:

• contentId
• keyThemes
• importantQuotes
• coreIdeas

Output Schema

{
  "contentId": "string",
  "hooks": [
    {
      "text": "What if the key to X isn't Y, but Z?",
      "type": "question"
    },
    {
      "text": "According to new research, 80% of...",
      "type": "statistic"
    }
  ],
  "angles": [
    {
      "perspective": "Skeptic's view",
      "approach": "Challenge the main premise with counterexamples",
      "target": "Readers who question conventional wisdom"
    },
    {
      "perspective": "Beginner's guide",
      "approach": "Break down complex concepts for newcomers",
      "target": "People new to this topic"
    }
  ],
  "questions": [
    {
      "text": "What would happen if we applied this to everyday life?",
      "depth": "medium"
    },
    {
      "text": "How does this change our understanding of X?",
      "depth": "deep"
    }
  ],
  "personalization": {
    "matchedTopics": ["ai", "productivity"],
    "adjustedFor": "intermediate expertise"
  }
}

Quality Guidelines

Good Hooks

• Specific, not generic
• Create curiosity
• Promise value
• Match content tone

Good Angles

• Unique perspective
• Actionable approach
• Clear target audience
• Connected to content themes

Good Questions

• Open-ended (not yes/no)
• Thought-provoking
• Multiple valid answers
• Encourage discussion

Important Rules

1. Always read user profile first - Personalization is key
2. Include all hook types - Variety in approaches
3. Cover all depth levels - Questions for different readers
4. Stay true to content - Ideas must derive from source
5. Be specific - Avoid generic, cookie-cutter ideas