/ctx:brainstorm
Ported from obra/superpowers (MIT). Optimized for cortex so brainstorming outputs flow directly into Supersaiyan visuals and the Task TUI.
When to run
- •Before touching code: align on problem, success signals, blockers.
- •After big context shifts: new stakeholder, major dependency change, fresh repo checkout.
- •When you feel stuck: broaden solution space before diving back in.
Inputs you need
- •Current goal or ticket reference.
- •Repo hints: relevant
modes/(e.g.,modes/Super_Saiyan.md) andscenarios/if they exist. - •Constraints (deadline, platforms, regulatory, etc.).
Steps
- •Set the stage
- •Load
modes/Super_Saiyan.md(CTRL+P → "Super Saiyan Mode") for visual/tone context. - •Skim any
scenarios/ideation/*.mdtied to the feature.
- •Load
- •Map the landscape
- •List known goals, success metrics, blockers, unknowns.
- •Capture existing assets (agents, rules, workflows) that might help.
- •Generate options
- •Expand at least three distinct approaches (different modes, agents, or workflows).
- •Note pros/cons, risk, required verification per approach.
- •Select candidate plan
- •Pick the best approach and flag what still needs validation.
- •Seed Tasks
- •Open the Task view (
T) and add top-level tasks from the brainstorming takeaways (or run/ctx:plannext to formalize).
- •Open the Task view (
Output format
code
### Problem / Goal ### Success Signals ### Constraints / Risks ### Existing Assets ### Options - Option A … - Option B … - Option C … ### Chosen Direction & Next Checks
Paste the summary into the chat (or save under scenarios/). Then move to /ctx:plan.
Resources
- •See
skills/collaboration/brainstorming/resources/examples.mdfor ready-made follow-up prompts.