(tech stack, time, compatibility, performance, “must not change”, etc.)
Known context
(what exists today; relevant files/components; current behavior)
Risks
(security, data loss, regressions, surprising side effects)
Options (2–4)
For each option include:
Summary
Pros / cons
Complexity / risk
Recommendation
Pick one option and explain why
Acceptance criteria
Bullet list of verifiable outcomes
1---2name: superpowers-brainstorm3description: Brainstorm Skill4---56# Brainstorm Skill78## When to use this skill9- before implementing non-trivial features10- before refactors with unclear scope11- before debugging complex issues12- before designing an automation workflow1314## Brainstorm template (use this exact structure)15### Goal16- (1–2 sentences)1718### Constraints19- (tech stack, time, compatibility, performance, “must not change”, etc.)2021### Known context22- (what exists today; relevant files/components; current behavior)2324### Risks25- (security, data loss, regressions, surprising side effects)2627### Options (2–4)28For each option include:29- Summary30- Pros / cons31- Complexity / risk3233### Recommendation34- Pick one option and explain why3536### Acceptance criteria37- Bullet list of verifiable outcomes
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