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superpowers-brainstorm

Facilitate early-stage feature design through Socratic questioning and design documents.

Updated Apr 4, 2026
Search Tags:#brainstorming#pre-implementation#product-management#design-doc#feature-design#socratic-method
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/susantosanto/config-opencode --skill superpowers-brainstorm
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: superpowers-brainstorm
Source: https://github.com/susantosanto/config-opencode/tree/main/skills/superpowers-brainstorm
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/susantosanto/config-opencode --skill superpowers-brainstorm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Facilitates early-stage feature design by applying Socratic questioning to uncover requirements and align stakeholders before coding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Explore project context, inspect docs, and identify missing requirements.
  • Ask clarifying questions, generate 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs, and present a provisional design for approval.
  • Create a formal design document at docs/superpowers/specs/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-design.md and support an iterative review cycle.

Quick Start

Load the superpowers-brainstorming workflow and start a structured design session.

Frequently Asked Questions about superpowers-brainstorm

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I facilitate early-stage feature design before coding?▼

Pre-implementation brainstorming applies Socratic questioning to elicit project requirements, identify missing context, and align stakeholders before coding begins. It generates 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs for provisional approval.

What is the Socratic method for product management scoping?▼

Socratic method scoping uses structured clarifying questions to explore project context and identify missing requirements. It produces 2-3 feature design approaches with trade-offs to present for provisional approval.

How do I create a formal design document for feature exploration?▼

Feature exploration generates a formal design document at docs/superpowers/specs/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-design.md. This markdown file captures the validated design and supports an iterative review cycle.

Does this brainstorming workflow support staged reviews for design validation?▼

Yes, the brainstorming workflow supports staged reviews for design validation by producing a formal design document and enabling an iterative review cycle. This ensures stakeholders align on requirements before coding starts.

What is the best way to align stakeholders on requirements during pre-implementation?▼

Pre-implementation stakeholder alignment uses Socratic questioning to clarify requirements and present 2-3 design approaches with trade-offs. This structured exploration ensures consensus before coding begins.

When should I not use Socratic questioning for feature design?▼

Socratic questioning for feature design should not be used when implementation has started or when project context and missing requirements are fully defined. It targets early-stage pre-implementation scoping and design validation.

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