clay-idea

Identify overlaps between a new idea and existing products or tracked repos, then record intent to metadata/docs/idea.md.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template --skill clay-idea
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clay-idea
Source: https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template/tree/main/plugin-clay/skills/clay-idea
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yoshisada/ai-repo-template --skill clay-idea

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Primary entrypoint for the clay plugin helps you take a raw idea, check overlap with existing products and repos, and route to the right next step. Use as the starting point for any new idea.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Accept a raw idea description and trigger overlap analysis against products/ and clay.config
  • Read and interpret existing products and tracked repos to surface overlap
  • Route to appropriate downstream pipeline: new product, add to existing, or work within a repo

Quick Start

Describe your idea in 1-5 sentences to begin the routing workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about clay-idea

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a new product idea overlaps with existing tracked repos?▼

To check idea overlap with existing tracked repos, submit a raw idea description to trigger an overlap analysis against your products directory and configuration, surfacing specific matches with rationale.

What is idea routing in a product management workflow?▼

Idea routing in a product management workflow evaluates a new idea against existing products and repos, then presents routing options like creating a new product or adding to an existing one without executing the decision.

How do I start the idea routing pipeline for a new concept?▼

To start the idea routing pipeline, describe your idea in one to five sentences, which initiates the overlap analysis and prepares the idea context for downstream steps by recording it in a specified markdown file.

Does the idea overlap analysis automatically decide where to route my project?▼

No, the idea overlap analysis does not automatically decide where to route your project; it surfaces matches with specific rationale and presents all routing options, leaving the final decision to you.

How does this workflow handle recording raw ideas for downstream pipeline steps?▼

This workflow handles recording raw ideas by capturing the idea and its intent, then writing this context into a markdown file within the product's directory structure to prepare for downstream pipeline steps.

Can I use this for product management idea tracking without configuring existing repos?▼

You need existing products and tracked repos configured in your environment for the overlap analysis to function effectively, as it relies on reading these to determine accurate routing options.