j.idea

Captures loosely-defined ideas into a project ideas.md log without board overhead.

Updated Aug 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samwelmunga/jenga-npm --skill j-idea-samwelmunga
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: j.idea
Source: https://github.com/samwelmunga/jenga-npm/tree/main/.agents/skills/j-idea
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samwelmunga/jenga-npm --skill j-idea-samwelmunga

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Rough ideas that surface mid-work often get lost because there is no low-friction place to record them, and promoting them into formal tasks too early adds unnecessary planning overhead. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Lightweight idea capture: Appends one-line ideas to project/ideas.md, auto-creating the file from a template if it does not exist. - Collision-safe invocation: Provides the /j-idea alias so the flow works even when a host tool's built-in /idea command shadows the bare form. - Terminal state convention: Documents PROMOTED and DISCARDED HTML-comment tags for later review, without applying them itself. - Use Case: While implementing a feature you think of a possible dark-mode toggle; run the skill to log it in project/ideas.md and continue working without creating a board task. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to capture a rough idea for later, for example by saying "log this idea for later: add dark mode toggle to settings".

Frequently Asked Questions about j.idea

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I capture a quick idea without creating a task?▼

Invoke the idea capture flow and describe the idea when prompted. It appends a one-line entry to project/ideas.md, creating the file from a template if missing, with no board or promotion steps.

What is the difference between capturing an idea and creating a todo?▼

Idea capture is a low-overhead maybe-someday log with no execution, refinement, or promotion follow-up. The todo flow is a structured mission intake that can route work onto the board for execution.

Why use j-idea instead of the bare idea command?▼

Some host tools ship their own built-in command named idea that shadows the bare form. The j-idea directory name guarantees an unshadowed path to the same capture flow because resolution is a literal directory-name match.

Can captured ideas be promoted into real work later?▼

Yes, but not by this skill. Promotion happens by re-running the brainstorm flow on the idea, which routes onward to board work; terminal states are marked with PROMOTED or DISCARDED comment tags in ideas.md.

Where are captured ideas stored?▼

Ideas are stored as one-line entries in project/ideas.md at the project root. The file is auto-created from a bundled template the first time an idea is added.