How do I install the Brainstorming skill?

Run npx skillmds@latest add nickcrew/brainstorming in your terminal (requires Node.js), paste this page's agent-chat prompt into Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-connected agent, or download the SKILL.md file and copy it into your agent's skills directory.

Is Brainstorming safe to use?

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Which AI agents work with Brainstorming?

This skill is tagged as working with Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex. SKILL.md is an open format, so most agents that read a skills directory can load it too.

Is Brainstorming free to use?

Yes. Installing skills from SkillMD is free. This skill is licensed under MIT (obra/superpowers).

Who published Brainstorming?

nickcrew (@nickcrew) published this skill. Their other Agent Skills are listed on their SkillMD profile.

Brainstorming by nickcrew — Agent Skill

Name: Brainstorming
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: nickcrew

File contents

`/collaboration:brainstorming`

Ported from obra/superpowers (MIT). Optimized for cortex so brainstorming outputs flow directly into Supersaiyan visuals and the Task TUI.

When to run

Before touching code: align on problem, success signals, blockers.
After big context shifts: new stakeholder, major dependency change, fresh repo checkout.
When you feel stuck: broaden solution space before diving back in.

Inputs you need

Current goal or ticket reference.
Repo hints: relevant modes/ (e.g., modes/Super_Saiyan.md) and scenarios/ if they exist.
Constraints (deadline, platforms, regulatory, etc.).

Steps

Set the stage
- Load modes/Super_Saiyan.md (CTRL+P → "Super Saiyan Mode") for visual/tone context.
- Skim any scenarios/ideation/*.md tied to the feature.
Map the landscape
- List known goals, success metrics, blockers, unknowns.
- Capture existing assets (agents, rules, workflows) that might help.
Generate options
- Expand at least three distinct approaches (different modes, agents, or workflows).
- Note pros/cons, risk, required verification per approach.
Select candidate plan
- Pick the best approach and flag what still needs validation.
Seed Tasks
- Open the Task view (T) and add top-level tasks from the brainstorming takeaways (or run /ctx:plan next to formalize).

Output format

### Problem / Goal
### Success Signals
### Constraints / Risks
### Existing Assets
### Options
- Option A …
- Option B …
- Option C …
### Chosen Direction & Next Checks

Paste the summary into the chat (or save under scenarios/). Then move to /ctx:plan.

Resources

See skills/collaboration/brainstorming/resources/examples.md for ready-made follow-up prompts.

--- name: brainstorming description: Rapid ideation skill adapted from obra/superpowers to kick off cortex sessions. Use when defining scope, aligning on goals, or exploring solution space before coding. keywords: - brainstorm - brainstorming session - generate ideas - ideation - let's brainstorm file_patterns: - '**/TODO.md' - '**/docs/plans/**' - '**/notes/**' - '**/planning/**' - '**/scenarios/**' - '**/todo.md' confidence: 0.84 license: MIT (obra/superpowers) --- # `/collaboration:brainstorming` Ported from obra/superpowers (MIT). Optimized for cortex so brainstorming outputs flow directly into Supersaiyan visuals and the Task TUI. ## When to run - **Before touching code**: align on problem, success signals, blockers. - **After big context shifts**: new stakeholder, major dependency change, fresh repo checkout. - **When you feel stuck**: broaden solution space before diving back in. ## Inputs you need - Current goal or ticket reference. - Repo hints: relevant `modes/` (e.g., `modes/Super_Saiyan.md`) and `scenarios/` if they exist. - Constraints (deadline, platforms, regulatory, etc.). ## Steps 1. **Set the stage** - Load `modes/Super_Saiyan.md` (CTRL+P → "Super Saiyan Mode") for visual/tone context. - Skim any `scenarios/ideation/*.md` tied to the feature. 2. **Map the landscape** - List known goals, success metrics, blockers, unknowns. - Capture existing assets (agents, rules, workflows) that might help. 3. **Generate options** - Expand at least three distinct approaches (different modes, agents, or workflows). - Note pros/cons, risk, required verification per approach. 4. **Select candidate plan** - Pick the best approach and flag what still needs validation. 5. **Seed Tasks** - Open the Task view (`T`) and add top-level tasks from the brainstorming takeaways (or run `/ctx:plan` next to formalize). ## Output format ``` ### Problem / Goal ### Success Signals ### Constraints / Risks ### Existing Assets ### Options - Option A … - Option B … - Option C … ### Chosen Direction & Next Checks ``` Paste the summary into the chat (or save under `scenarios/`). Then move to `/ctx:plan`. ## Resources - See `skills/collaboration/brainstorming/resources/examples.md` for ready-made follow-up prompts.

Frequently asked questions

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