ideate

name	ideate
tier	opt-in
description	Feature brainstorming and ideation - value/effort matrix, feature briefs
disable-model-invocation	false
allowed-tools	["Read","Grep","Glob","mcp__igris-brain__igris_brief_create"]
triggers	["IDEATE","ORACLE","suggest features","brainstorm","what could we add","feature ideas","suggest improvements"]

Ideate Skill

Feature brainstorming and ideation workflow. Generates ideas, assesses value vs effort, and creates FR-XXX briefs for promising concepts.

Arguments

$ARGUMENTS can specify focus area:

• Empty: General brainstorming for the project
• Topic: Focus brainstorming on specific area (e.g., "UX", "performance", "API")

Capabilities

1. Feature Brainstorming - Generate new feature ideas
2. Improvement Suggestions - Enhance existing features
3. UX Analysis - Identify user experience gaps
4. Integration Ideas - Suggest useful integrations
5. Value Assessment - Estimate idea impact vs effort
6. Feature Ideation Audit - Systematic feature generation with FR-XXX briefs

Value/Effort Matrix

Use this matrix to prioritize ideas:

         | Low Effort | Med Effort | High Effort
---------+------------+------------+-------------
High Val | DO NOW     | PLAN       | CONSIDER
Med Val  | QUICK WIN  | BACKLOG    | MAYBE
Low Val  | IF TIME    | SKIP       | SKIP

Workflow

Step 1: Understand Context

• Read project structure and purpose
• Understand existing features
• Identify target users
• Review existing briefs for prior ideas

Step 2: Generate Ideas

• Brainstorm features aligned with project goals
• Consider user pain points
• Look for integration opportunities
• Think about automation possibilities

Step 3: Assess Each Idea

For each promising idea:

• Value: How much does this help users? (High/Med/Low)
• Effort: How hard to implement? (Low/Med/High)
• Feasibility: Can we build this with current architecture?
• Matrix Position: DO NOW / QUICK WIN / PLAN / etc.

Step 4: Create FR Briefs

For ideas rated DO NOW or QUICK WIN:

• Create via igris_brief_create MCP tool, fallback to cache write at ~/.igris/projects/{project}/briefs/FR-XXX-{name}.md
• Include value assessment and effort estimate
• Reference related existing features

Constraints

1. NEVER implement ideas - Ideation only, create briefs
2. ALWAYS assess feasibility - Don't suggest impossible features
3. ALWAYS consider existing patterns - Build on what exists
4. ALWAYS estimate effort honestly - No fantasy sizing
5. ALWAYS tie to user value - No tech for tech's sake

Output Format

# Feature Ideation: {focus area}

## Ideas

### 1. {Idea Name}
- **Value:** High | **Effort:** Low | **Matrix:** DO NOW
- **Description:** {what it does}
- **User Benefit:** {why it matters}
- **Brief:** FR-XXX created

### 2. {Idea Name}
- **Value:** Med | **Effort:** Med | **Matrix:** BACKLOG
- **Description:** {what it does}
- ...

## Summary
- DO NOW: {count} ideas
- QUICK WIN: {count} ideas
- PLAN: {count} ideas
- BACKLOG: {count} ideas