What is the 4-phase workflow used by this skill?

It follows a natural creative cycle: Expansive Exploration (breadth), Critical Challenge (skepticism), Multi-Lens Synthesis (expert perspectives), and Action Crystallization (recommendations).

How does this differ from a standard AI search?

Unlike standard searches, this skill actively questions its own findings through a 'Devil's Advocate' phase and forces the AI to look at the problem from five different expert angles.

What does Economy Mode (-e) do?

Economy mode uses direct tool calls like WebSearch and Grep instead of launching parallel subagents, which reduces token cost and context window usage.

When should I use Fast Mode (-f)?

Use Fast Mode when you need quick insights; it skips the skeptical challenge phase and reduces the number of perspectives analyzed to accelerate the delivery of results.

Can I save the research results locally?

Yes, by using the --file flag, the skill automatically writes the entire research session to a markdown file in your .claude/output/brainstorm/ directory.

Workflow Brainstorm

Name: Workflow Brainstorm
Author: flosrn

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Productivity & Workflow

Executes deep, iterative research using a four-phase psychological workflow to produce battle-tested conclusions and actionable recommendations.

Workflow Brainstorm is a specialized Claude Code skill designed for thorough topic exploration and complex decision-making. By mirroring natural creative psychology—diverging, analyzing, converging, and executing—it moves beyond simple search results to provide skeptical, multi-perspective analysis. Whether you are evaluating new tech stacks, researching architectural tradeoffs, or seeking best practices, this skill challenges assumptions and synthesizes expert viewpoints to ensure your final strategy is rigorously validated and ready for implementation.

Key Features

01Built-in 'Devil's Advocate' phase to stress-test findings and surface hidden risks.

02Multi-lens synthesis providing insights from up to five distinct expert perspectives.

03Four-phase progressive workflow: Explore, Challenge, Synthesize, and Action.

04Economy and Fast modes to balance between depth, speed, and resource usage.

05Automated 'Design Bridge' that proposes implementation approaches and saves context for handoff.

060 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Evaluating and comparing complex technical frameworks like Next.js vs. Remix.

02Brainstorming implementation strategies for new features with rigorous risk assessment.

03Conducting deep-dive research into industry best practices for API design or security.

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add flosrn/.claude workflow-brainstorm

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT