idea-generate

name	idea-generate
description	Helps users generate, refine, and stress-test ideas from loose topics. Use when user asks to brainstorm, find new ideas, or needs creative inspiration for a topic.
related-agents	["product-manager","business-analyst"]
related-skills	["clarity-council","grill-me"]
loop-eligible	false
recurrence-hint	on-demand

Idea Generate

This skill guides the user through a process of Divergence (creating many options) and Convergence (refining the best ones).

Quick Start

Provide one or more loose topics: "I want some ideas for a new side project related to urban gardening and AI."

Workflows

Phase 1: Divergence (Brainstorming)

The goal is to generate a high volume of diverse, raw ideas.

1. Consult the Council: Invoke clarity-council with a multi-persona set:
   • The Visionary: Focused on "blue sky" possibilities and radical innovation.
   • The Skeptic: Identifies potential failures and constraints early.
   • The Pragmatist: Focuses on feasibility, utility, and immediate application.
2. Apply Frameworks: Direct the council to use the frameworks in REFERENCE.md:
   • Use First Principles to strip away assumptions and find fundamental truths.
   • Use SCAMPER to iterate on existing concepts or twist them into something new.
3. Present Raw List: Output a simple list of ideas with a one-sentence summary for each.

Phase 2: Selection & Filtering

Collaborate with the user to narrow down the list.

1. User Feedback: Ask the user which 2-3 ideas resonate most or if any specific "spark" should be pursued further.
2. Preliminary Refinement: Briefly flesh out the shortlisted ideas into basic concepts.

Phase 3: Convergence (Stress-Testing)

Turn raw ideas into robust plans by attempting to break them.

1. The Grill: For each shortlisted idea, invoke grill-me.
2. Iterative Hardening: Use the grilling session to identify gaps, contradictions, or weaknesses.
3. Final Polish: Refine the idea based on the grill results until it reaches a state of high confidence.

Guidelines

• Start Simple: Don't over-engineer the first batch of ideas. Focus on "hooks" and concepts.
• Avoid Consensus Too Early: Encourage the council members to disagree during Phase 1.
• Embrace Friction: Use grill-me not to discourage, but to harden the idea.