Ask Brainstorm
Required before creative work. Explores intent, requirements, design before implementation.
NavanithanS Ask Brainstorm by NavanithanS · 7caed24
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---name: ask-brainstormdescription: Required before creative work. Explores intent, requirements, design before implementation.---<critical_constraints>❌ NO implementation before brainstorming✅ MUST clarify user intent and success criteria✅ MUST get explicit confirmation before proceeding✅ MUST explore multiple approaches with pros/cons</critical_constraints><process>1. **Understand Intent**: What are they trying to achieve? Why now? What's success?2. **Gather Requirements**: Functional (what it does) + Non-functional (performance, constraints)3. **Explore Options**: Multiple approaches, pros/cons, edge cases4. **Confirm Alignment**: Summarize direction, get explicit approval</process><output>Clear, agreed-upon plan or design decisions that guide implementation.</output><when_to_use>- Before new feature or component- Before significant behavior modification- When requirements are vague- When multiple valid approaches exist</when_to_use>
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