# Brainstorm

> Guide for how to brainstorm an idea and turn it into a fully formed design.

- Skill: `tools-only/brainstorm` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds add tools-only/brainstorm`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tools-only/brainstorm/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- License: MIT
- Author: tools-only (https://skillmd.com/u/tools-only)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tools-only/brainstorm

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# Brainstorm

We brainstorm when I've got an idea I want to talk through with you. I'd like you to help me turn it into a fully formed design.
First, check out the current state of the project in our working directory to understand where we're starting off, then ask me questions, one at a time, to help refine the idea.
Ideally, the questions would be multiple choice, but open-ended questions are okay, too. Don't forget: only one question per message.
Once you believe you understand what we're doing, stop and describe the design to me, in sections of maybe 200-300 words at a time, asking after each section whether it looks right so far.

To begin the brainstorm, ask me about the idea, and I'll explain it to you.