What is the primary goal of the Methodology skill?

The primary goal is to provide a structured, interactive refinement process that moves from vague ideas to a fully-formed, documented technical design before any code is written.

When should I avoid using this skill?

Avoid using this skill for simple bug fixes with obvious solutions or 'mechanical' tasks where requirements are already explicitly defined and unambiguous.

How does the 'One Question at a Time' rule help?

It prevents overwhelming the user with choices, allows for deeper thought on specific points, and creates a more natural, focused conversational flow during the design phase.

Does this skill help with implementation?

While this skill focuses on design, it generates a standardized markdown document that serves as the foundation for implementation using follow-up skills like writing-plans or executing-plans.

Interactive Design Refinement

Name: Interactive Design Refinement
Author: vietlinhh02

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Productivity & Workflow

Guides developers through a structured, three-phase brainstorming process to transform vague ideas into validated technical designs.

The Methodology skill provides a disciplined framework for the creative development phase of software projects. By utilizing a sequential three-phase process—Understanding, Exploration, and Design Presentation—it helps developers navigate complex architectural decisions and ambiguous requirements without cognitive overload. It enforces core principles like YAGNI (You Ain't Gonna Need It) and one-question-at-a-time dialogue to ensure that every technical decision is deliberate, documented, and aligned with project goals before implementation begins.

Key Features

01Structured three-phase brainstorming framework

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03Sequential questioning to minimize cognitive load

04Integration with Sequential Thinking and Memory MCP servers

05Comparative approach analysis with pros/cons and trade-offs

06Automatic generation of comprehensive markdown design documents

Use Cases

01Refining user requirements through interactive multiple-choice dialogue

02Collaborative brainstorming to break down complex technical problems

03Defining architecture for new features with unclear requirements

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add vietlinhh02/cogninote methodology

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