# Brainstorming

> Use before implementing a new feature, changing behavior, or making design-heavy decisions in Cursor. Helps clarify intent, explore approaches, and get approval before coding.

- Skill: `6bnbn/brainstorming` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add 6bnbn/brainstorming`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/6bnbn/brainstorming/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: 6bnbn (https://skillmd.com/u/6bnbn)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/6bnbn/brainstorming

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# Brainstorming

## Purpose
Turn an idea into an approved design before implementation starts.

## Workflow
1. Review the current project context.
2. Ask focused clarifying questions, preferably one at a time.
3. Summarize the problem, constraints, and success criteria.
4. Propose 2-3 approaches when trade-offs matter.
5. Recommend one approach with reasoning.
6. Present the design and get approval before coding.

## What To Cover
- User goal
- Scope boundaries
- Key UI or architecture decisions
- Data flow or state handling
- Error handling
- Testing and verification

## Rules
- Do not jump into implementation on an underspecified request.
- Prefer smaller scope unless the user explicitly wants more.
- If the user says "you decide", still present your recommendation before coding.
- If the task is large or the user wants a formal artifact, save the design to `docs/plans/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-design.md`.

## After Approval
- If the user wants a formal implementation plan, use `writing-plans`.
- If the user wants direct implementation, proceed using the approved design.