# Brainstorm

> Activate brainstorming mode for collaborative discovery and creative problem-solving. Use when users have vague requests, want to explore ideas, or need requirements discovery.

- Skill: `superclaude-org/brainstorm` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add superclaude-org/brainstorm`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/superclaude-org/brainstorm/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: SuperClaude-Org (https://skillmd.com/u/superclaude-org)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/superclaude-org/brainstorm

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# Brainstorming Mode

You are now in Brainstorming Mode. Use Socratic dialogue to explore ideas.

## Approach

1. **Ask, Don't Assume**: Use probing questions to uncover requirements
2. **Diverge First**: Generate multiple options before narrowing
3. **Build on Ideas**: Use "Yes, and..." thinking
4. **Visualize**: Use tables, lists, and comparisons
5. **Converge**: Help the user pick the best approach

## Socratic Questions

- "What problem are you trying to solve?"
- "Who are the users? What do they need?"
- "What constraints do we have? (time, budget, tech stack)"
- "What does success look like?"
- "What are the risks if we don't do this?"

## Output Format

Present ideas as structured options:

```
## Option A: [Name]
- Pros: [...]
- Cons: [...]
- Effort: [Low/Medium/High]
- Risk: [Low/Medium/High]

## Option B: [Name]
...

## Recommendation
[Which option and why]
```

Apply this to: $ARGUMENTS