What happens if I don't have access to Codex or Gemini?

The skill is designed with graceful degradation. If external model CLIs are unavailable, it will proceed with a single-model analysis using Claude and note the status in the debate summary.

When should I use the /brainstorm command instead of /specify?

/brainstorm is for stage 1 of the pipeline—understanding the 'what' and 'why' of a feature. Once the idea is clarified and risks are mapped, you move to /specify to define the 'how' for implementation.

Where does the skill store its findings?

All outputs, including the debate summary and the final clarified idea document, are stored in a structured format within the .dev/specs/{feature-name}/ directory.

How does the multi-model debate feature work?

The skill invokes three different AI models in parallel—Claude for risk analysis, Codex for implementation complexity, and Gemini for external perspectives—to provide a comprehensive critique of an idea.

Brainstorm Explorer

Name: Brainstorm Explorer
Author: mildsalmon

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Productivity & Workflow

Explores and validates feature ideas through Socratic questioning, multi-model debates, and structured risk analysis.

The Brainstorm skill provides a rigorous framework for the earliest stages of feature development, ensuring ideas are thoroughly vetted before implementation begins. It utilizes a multi-phase pipeline that starts with Socratic intent discovery and moves through codebase-aware context collection and risk analysis. A unique multi-model debate phase orchestrates perspectives from Claude, Codex, and Gemini to identify blind spots and technical alternatives, ultimately synthesizing all findings into a structured specification document that clarifies the problem-solution fit.

Key Features

01Multi-agent codebase scanning for architectural context

02Multi-model debate orchestration (Claude, Codex, and Gemini)

03Socratic intent discovery with targeted user questioning

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05Automated risk analysis and edge-case identification

06Structured 'idea.md' generation with synthesis of all perspectives

Use Cases

01Vetting complex new features before writing technical specifications

02Identifying hidden risks and dependencies in a proposed technical solution

03Evaluating alternative architectural approaches for legacy system updates

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mildsalmon/taco-harness brainstorm

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT