Scamper

Apply the SCAMPER creative thinking technique for structured ideation. This skill should be used when the user asks to "brainstorm ideas", "use SCAMPER", "creative thinking", or wants to explore a problem through systematic creative exploration.

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SCAMPER

Phase 0: Clarify

Engage in dialogue to build shared understanding of the request. Reflect back a structured summary and confirm alignment before proceeding: "Yes, that's exactly what I mean."

Phase 1: Ideate

Apply each SCAMPER lens to "$ARGUMENTS":

  • S (Substitute): Swap a component to transform it.
  • C (Combine): Merge with something else to create novelty.
  • A (Adapt): Borrow from another domain.
  • M (Modify): Magnify or alter an aspect.
  • P (Put to another use): Repurpose for a different context.
  • E (Eliminate): Remove or simplify something.
  • R (Reverse): Invert or rearrange.

Phase 2: Converge

Present a synthesized breakdown of ideas from Phase 1. Ask the user to select one or more directions, then return to Phase 0 to clarify and confirm the new direction together.

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