creative-ideation

Generate non-obvious creative ideas using established ideation methods.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill creative-ideation-inverternetwork
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: creative-ideation
Source: https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/creative/creative-ideation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill creative-ideation-inverternetwork

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill solves the "blank page" problem and the tendency for AI to produce generic, low-quality "slop" by enforcing a rigorous, method-based ideation process.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Method-Based Routing: Automatically selects the best creative technique (e.g., SCAMPER, TRIZ, Oblique Strategies) based on the user's specific domain and phase.
  • Anti-Slop Enforcement: Applies strict rules to filter out buzzwords, trending-tech clichés, and generic startup shapes, ensuring output is specific and grounded.
  • Use Case: If you are stuck on a software project, the Skill will route you to a pattern-language or first-principles method to break your frame, rather than giving you a generic list of features.

Quick Start

Use the creative-ideation skill to generate three non-obvious concepts for a new physical object using the lateral-provocations method.

Frequently Asked Questions about creative-ideation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I generate non-obvious ideas and avoid generic brainstorming output?▼

To avoid generic brainstorming output, route your prompt through established ideation methods like SCAMPER or TRIZ, which apply strict anti-slop rules to filter buzzwords and ensure specific, grounded results.

What is method-based routing for creative problem-solving?▼

Method-based routing for creative problem-solving automatically selects the optimal ideation technique, such as Oblique Strategies or pattern-language, based on your specific domain and project phase to break your existing frame.

How do I use lateral-provocations to brainstorm physical object designs?▼

To use lateral-provocations for physical object designs, you apply the method to generate frame-breaking concepts that adhere to strict anti-slop rules, ensuring the resulting physical object ideas are specific and buildable.

Does this ideation approach work for both software projects and system design?▼

Yes, this ideation approach works for software projects and system design by applying first-principles and pattern-language methods to break frames, ensuring non-obvious concepts across text, software, and physical objects.

What is the best way to enforce anti-slop rules during innovation brainstorming?▼

The best way to enforce anti-slop rules during innovation brainstorming is to use a method-based routing system that filters trending-tech clichés and generic startup shapes, formatting outputs to ensure specific, grounded, and buildable results.

When should I use constraint-based brainstorming methods like TRIZ?▼

You should use constraint-based brainstorming methods like TRIZ when you are stuck on a software or system design task and need to break your frame using first-principles thinking rather than receiving generic feature lists.