ideate-plugin

Generates a structured plugin concept brief from a user idea or problem statement.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JaviMontano/mao-plugin-qa --skill ideate-plugin-javimontano
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: ideate-plugin
Source: https://github.com/JaviMontano/mao-plugin-qa/tree/main/skills/ideate-plugin
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JaviMontano/mao-plugin-qa --skill ideate-plugin-javimontano

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What problem does it solve? Turning a vague plugin idea into a concrete, reviewable plan is hard: ideas often lack a clear problem statement, duplicate existing plugins, or ignore Claude Code plugin constraints. This Skill transforms raw ideas into a structured plugin brief with evidence-based overlap analysis and feasibility assessment. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Structured Elicitation: Guides users through problem statement, target audience, and use case definition using proven ideation prompts. - Overlap Research: Scans local plugin manifests to detect FULL, PARTIAL, or NONE overlap with existing plugins before committing to an idea. - Architecture Proposal: Suggests kebab-case name candidates, movement structure (2-5 phases), component counts, and a complexity rating from MINIMAL to ENTERPRISE. - Use Case: A user says "I want a plugin for DevOps tasks." The Skill researches existing plugins, proposes the name devops-toolkit, defines ANALYZE/GENERATE/VALIDATE movements, estimates 7 skills and 1 agent, and produces a reviewable plugin brief. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to ideate a plugin concept for your idea, for example: "Ideate a plugin that lints Dockerfiles and generates CI/CD pipelines."

Frequently Asked Questions about ideate-plugin

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I turn a plugin idea into a structured concept brief?▼

Provide your idea or problem statement and the Skill elicits the problem, audience, and use cases, then researches overlap, proposes names and movement structure, and compiles everything into a plugin brief document for your review.

How to check if a Claude Code plugin idea already exists?▼

The Skill scans local plugin directories for plugin.json manifests and compares name, description, and keywords against your idea. It classifies overlap as FULL, PARTIAL, or NONE with explicit evidence from the manifests found.

Does ideate-plugin create plugin files or directories?▼

No, it is strictly read-only. It researches and proposes a brief but never writes plugin files; the brief is only saved to disk if you explicitly ask for it.

What naming rules apply to Claude Code plugins?▼

Names must be kebab-case matching ^[a-z][a-z0-9]*(-[a-z0-9]+)*$, two to four words, unique across known plugins, and must not start with the reserved claude- prefix. The Skill verifies candidates against locally installed plugins.

What are the limitations of the plugin feasibility assessment?▼

Feasibility is judged against the current Claude Code plugin spec, which excludes persistent background processes, interactive UI, and unrestricted network or write access. Overlap checks only cover locally installed plugins, not remote marketplaces.