brainstorm

Generates divergent idea candidates for open-ended problems through a routed reviewer partner.

Updated Jul 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sumitake/agent-collab --skill brainstorm-sumitake
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/sumitake/agent-collab/tree/main/plugins/agent-collab/skills/brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sumitake/agent-collab --skill brainstorm-sumitake

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? When facing open-ended questions with no single right answer, a single line of thinking often collapses into one obvious solution category. This Skill routes a framed problem to a reviewer partner for divergent ideation, widening the option space before the user converges on a decision. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Divergent ideation via routing: Sends a bounded JSON routing request through the plugin's coordinator.py to an eligible provider, using economical quality and minimal effort by default for breadth over depth. - Axes-based prompting: Forces candidates to span named axes (cost, timeline, methodology) instead of producing a flat clustered list. - Structured synthesis: Groups returned candidates into named thematic clusters, flags outliers, and hands the user a forward question toward convergence. - Use Case: A product manager naming a new feature asks for 15 candidate names spanning literal-descriptive to abstract-evocative; the Skill routes the framed prompt, returns the raw list, and synthesizes it into clusters for the user to pick a direction. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to brainstorm with the reviewer, for example: brainstorm 12 options for structuring a hedge against multi-currency exposure spanning low-cost to high-cost approaches.

Frequently Asked Questions about brainstorm

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I brainstorm options with an AI reviewer partner?▼

Frame the problem as a precise question with constraints, then the Skill routes it through coordinator.py with an economical quality profile and minimal effort class. The response is synthesized into named clusters with outliers flagged before presentation.

When should I use brainstorming versus a second opinion?▼

Use brainstorming for divergent, open-ended questions where you need more options. Use a second-opinion skill when you already have a high-stakes artifact and want critique rather than additional candidates.

What quality and effort settings does divergent ideation use?▼

The default is economical quality with minimal effort, favoring candidate breadth and lower latency. Frontier quality with maximum effort is reserved for nuanced creative work where each candidate needs deep internal coherence.

Can brainstorming work without an independent reviewer provider?▼

Yes. Same-family or unknown-lineage contributions remain available as clearly labeled advisory ideation. They are not treated as independent governance evidence, and no family difference is assumed or required.

When should I not use a divergent brainstorming skill?▼

Skip it when the question has a single correct answer, when the user is converging on a decision among existing candidates, or when repeated rounds show the bottleneck is decision-making rather than idea shortage.