What kind of documents does this skill generate?

It creates a structured design folder containing an index, BDD specifications, architectural details, and a best practices summary.

How does this skill handle ambiguous requirements?

It uses a dedicated Discovery phase where it explores the codebase first and then asks the user targeted, one-at-a-time questions to clarify goals and constraints.

Can I use this for radical innovation or just bug fixes?

It is designed for both. For highly innovative tasks, it can load specialized sub-skills to apply first-principles thinking and breakthrough design philosophies.

What is the primary goal of the Brainstorming skill?

The primary goal is to bridge the gap between a vague idea and a concrete implementation plan by producing validated design documents, architecture research, and BDD specifications.

Does the Brainstorming skill write actual implementation code?

No, it focuses on the design and planning phase. Once the design is complete, it recommends using the writing-plans skill to create the actual implementation roadmap.

Brainstorming & Design Architect

Name: Brainstorming & Design Architect
Author: FradSer

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Transforms ambiguous feature requests into structured design documents and behavior-driven development specifications through collaborative dialogue.

The Brainstorming skill provides a rigorous, multi-phase framework for moving from a rough idea to an implementation-ready design. It guides Claude through a structured workflow of codebase discovery, option analysis, and specialized research using parallel sub-agents. By enforcing a 'design-first' mentality, it ensures that new features are grounded in existing patterns, security best practices, and clear BDD specifications. This skill is particularly effective for navigating complex architectural decisions or breaking down open-ended requirements into actionable technical blueprints.

Key Features

01Context-aware codebase exploration to ensure design compatibility

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03Parallel sub-agent research for specialized architecture and security analysis

04Automated generation of comprehensive design folders with BDD specs

05Integrated radical innovation modes using first-principles thinking

06Structured four-phase workflow: Discovery, Analysis, Design, and Transition

Use Cases

01Evaluating multiple implementation approaches before writing production code

02Generating behavior-driven development scenarios for new features

03Refining vague product ideas into detailed technical design documents

What are Skills?·How to Install

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npx skillfish add fradser/dotclaude brainstorming

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