tomevault-io name: brainstorm description: This skill explores ideas and possibilities, recording "what if" scenarios. Use when brainstorming approaches, thinking through trade-offs, consuming sketches or diagrams into a session, or exploring before committing. Triggers include "let's brainstorm", "what if we...", "explore options for", "think through possibilities".
Brainstorm
Record exploratory conversation. Emphasize "what if" over raw solutions.
When to Use
- Exploring possibilities before committing to an approach
- Thinking through trade-offs
- Recording ideas for later reference
- Consuming sketches, diagrams, or visual input into the session
Process
- Engage in exploratory dialogue
- Ask "what if" questions to expand thinking
- Don't rush to solutions - sit with possibilities
- When the brainstorm reaches a natural pause, offer to save it
- Save to
.lore/brainstorm/
Handling Sketches
If the user provides a sketch, diagram, or image:
- Consume it into the session
- Describe what you see
- Use it as fuel for the brainstorm
- Reference it in the saved document
Output
Save to .lore/brainstorm/[topic].md
Use kebab-case. Track session dates in frontmatter, not filenames.
Document Structure
Before writing: Load ${CLAUDE_PLUGIN_ROOT}/shared/frontmatter-schema.md to get frontmatter field definitions and status values for brainstorms.
---
[frontmatter per schema]
---
# Brainstorm: [Topic]
## Context
What prompted this exploration.
## Ideas Explored
- Idea 1: description and "what if" implications
- Idea 2: description and trade-offs considered
## Sketches
(If any were provided, describe them here)
## Open Questions
Questions that emerged but weren't resolved.
## Next Steps
(Optional) Where this might lead.
Context
Check .lore/research/ for external context that might inform the brainstorm.
Specialized Agents
If .lore/lore-agents.md exists, consult it for specialized agents that can help with domain-specific concerns. Domain experts can expand thinking in areas like security, architecture, or performance. Invoke relevant agents via Task tool and incorporate their insights.
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