creative-ideation

name	creative-ideation
description	Use when brainstorming ideas, stuck on a problem, exploring alternatives, or needing creative input - provides structured creativity methods (SCAMPER, Six Hats, Mind Map), Multi-Agent parallel thinking, and concept collision for unexpected sparks. Don't use for mechanical execution tasks

Creative Ideation with CGU

Overview

Turn vague ideas into concrete possibilities through structured creativity techniques and AI-powered ideation.

CGU (Creativity Generation Unit) offers three thinking modes:

• Simple: Quick single-pass ideation with Ollama/Copilot
• Deep: Multi-Agent parallel exploration (Explorer + Critic + Wildcard)
• Spark: Concept collision for unexpected creative connections

When to Use

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  "I need ideas for..."     → generate_ideas    │
│  "What if we combine..."   → spark_collision   │
│  "I'm stuck on..."         → deep_think        │
│  "Analyze this from..."    → apply_method      │
│  "Which approach..."       → select_method     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Use this skill when:

• Starting a new project and need direction
• Feeling stuck or out of ideas
• Want multiple perspectives on a problem
• Need to break out of conventional thinking
• Exploring combinations of unrelated concepts

Don't use when:

• Task is clearly defined and mechanical
• Following established implementation plans
• Debugging specific technical issues

Quick Start

1. Need quick ideas?

→ generate_ideas(topic="your topic", count=5)

2. Stuck on a problem?

→ deep_think(topic="your challenge", depth="deep", mode="deep")

3. Want creative sparks?

→ spark_collision(concept_a="idea A", concept_b="unrelated B")

4. Need structured analysis?

→ apply_method(method="six_hats", input_concept="your topic")

The Process

Understanding the challenge:

• What are you trying to create or solve?
• What constraints exist? (time, resources, tech)
• What would success look like?

Choosing your approach:

Situation	Recommended Tool	Why
Need many ideas fast	generate_ideas	Divergent batch generation
Stuck, need breakthrough	deep_think(mode="deep")	Multi-Agent perspectives
Have two concepts to merge	spark_collision	Unexpected connections
Need structured analysis	apply_method("six_hats")	Multi-perspective evaluation
Don't know which method	select_method	AI recommends based on context

Refining results:

• Use spark_collision_deep on best ideas for deeper exploration
• Apply multi_agent_brainstorm for complex topics
• Chain methods: SCAMPER → Six Hats → Mind Map

Available Methods

16 creativity methods across 5 categories:

Category	Methods	Best For
Divergent	mind_map, brainstorm, scamper, random_input	Generating many options
Structural	mandala_9grid, morphological, 5w2h, fishbone	Systematic exploration
Perspective	six_hats, reverse, analogy	Multi-viewpoint analysis
Process	double_diamond, design_sprint, kj_method, world_cafe	End-to-end workflows
Systematic	triz	Inventive problem solving

Quick method selection:

→ list_methods()  # See all available methods
→ select_method(is_stuck=True)  # AI recommends based on your situation

Key Principles

• Quantity before quality - Generate many ideas first, filter later
• Defer judgment - Don't criticize during ideation phase
• Build on ideas - Use sparks to combine and extend
• Change perspective - Try different methods when stuck
• Embrace randomness - random_input and spark_collision create surprises

Multi-Agent Deep Thinking

For complex challenges, use Multi-Agent mode:

→ multi_agent_brainstorm(
    topic="your challenge",
    agents=3,  # Explorer, Critic, Wildcard
    collision_count=5
)

Agent personalities:

• Explorer 🔍: Explores possibilities, finds connections
• Critic 🎯: Identifies risks, challenges assumptions
• Wildcard 🎲: Injects randomness, breaks patterns

Example Workflows

Workflow 1: New Feature Ideation

1. generate_ideas(topic="feature X", creativity_level=2, count=10)
2. spark_collision(concept_a="best idea", concept_b="user pain point")
3. apply_method(method="six_hats", input_concept="refined concept")

Workflow 2: Problem Solving

1. apply_method(method="reverse", input_concept="the problem")
2. deep_think(topic="how to achieve opposite", depth="deep")
3. apply_method(method="5w2h", input_concept="solution approach")

Workflow 3: Breakthrough Thinking

1. multi_agent_brainstorm(topic="stuck problem", agents=3)
2. spark_collision_deep(concept_a="best spark", concept_b="random domain")
3. apply_method(method="scamper", input_concept="promising direction")

Integration with Other Skills

Before coding:

• Use this skill → Then brainstorming skill → Then writing-plans

When stuck debugging:

• apply_method("reverse") → "How could we make this bug worse?" → Insights

For architecture decisions:

• apply_method("six_hats") → Multi-perspective analysis

Tool Reference

Tool	Purpose	Key Args
generate_ideas	Batch ideation	topic, creativity_level(1-3), count
spark_collision	Concept merge	concept_a, concept_b
deep_think	Unified thinking	topic, depth, mode
apply_method	Specific technique	method, input_concept
select_method	Method recommendation	creativity_level, is_stuck, purpose
multi_agent_brainstorm	Parallel thinking	topic, agents(1-5)
spark_collision_deep	Deep collision	concept_a, concept_b
associative_expansion	Concept expansion	seed, direction, depth
list_methods	Show all methods	(none)

Tips

1. Start broad, then narrow - Use Level 3 creativity first, refine with Level 1
2. Combine unrelated domains - Best sparks come from distant concepts
3. Use constraints creatively - "How might we X without Y?"
4. Iterate quickly - Don't over-analyze early ideas
5. Document sparks - Good ideas disappear fast; capture them

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CGU v0.3.0 - Creativity Generation Unit MCP Server with 16 methods, Multi-Agent thinking, and concept collision