Thought Experiment Architect

Thought Experiment Architect

This skill guides the creation of Mission Campaigns—long-form, high-stakes coding adventures that transform LeetCode/HackerRank patterns into industrial reality.

The Gold Standard: Operation Silicon Deadlock

Every new mission MUST emulate the technical and narrative depth of Operation: Silicon Deadlock.

Mandates for the Architect

1. Immersive Setup

• The Card Slam: EVERY page MUST start with the <CardSlam /> component.
• Cinematic Briefing: Act I MUST include a full-frame 16:9 image showing the high-stakes background situation.

2. High-Density Captivating Visuals

• The 9-Graphic Protocol: STRICTLY MANDATORY. Generate exactly 9 cinematic images (16:9, full-frame, Disney/Pixar style).
• OpenAI GPT Image Integration: MANDATORY. Use the openai-gpt-image skill to generate all mission visuals.
  • Set fidelity="high" for all character-focused scenes.
  • Use the references parameter sequentially to lock character identities (Maya, Leo, Aris).
• Wordless Meme Thumbnail: Generate a cinematic, text-free OG image using openai-gpt-image with size="1024x1024".

3. Technical & Automation

• Trigger Protocol: Start with a LeetCode/HackerRank question and optimal solution.
• Starter Rig: Use gh CLI to create a public repo with orchestrator.py, README.md, and mission data.

The 5-Act Epic Structure (Section Headers)

1. The Briefing: Hook, Background Visual, Crew Introduction, and the Technical "Intel."
2. The Tech Tree: Interconnected Mermaid dependency graph and visual epiphany.
3. Tactical Schematics: Architectural blueprints and the GitHub Starter Rig link.
4. Field Operations: 3-6 coding tasks with dramatic story visuals.
5. The 48-Hour Protocol & Debrief: Extended narrative on real-world impact.

Phase 1: Discovery (Collaborative Plotting)

1. Ingest: LeetCode question + Optimal Code.
2. Search: Web search for current local/global news to hook the plot.
3. Brainstorm: Present character archetypes and 9 storyboard beats for approval.