Ideate Skill

Guides structured brainstorming to transform a vague idea into a clear feature description ready for /speckit.specify.

When to Use

• •User says "I have an idea for..."
• •User describes a concept that needs refinement
• •User wants to brainstorm or design something
• •Before creating a PRD/spec

Structured Brainstorming

Guide the user through these questions:

1. Core Value

• •What problem does this solve?
• •Who is the primary user?
• •What's the one-sentence pitch?

2. Key Features

• •What are the 3-5 must-have features?
• •What's the MVP (minimum viable product)?
• •What can wait for v2?

3. User Journey

• •How does a user discover this?
• •What's the happy path?
• •What does success look like?

4. Constraints

• •Any technical constraints?
• •Timeline or scope limits?
• •Dependencies on other systems?

Output Format

After brainstorming, produce a Feature Description ready for speckit:

## Feature: [Name]

### Problem
[1-2 sentences describing the problem]

### Solution
[1-2 sentences describing the solution]

### User Stories
1. As a [user], I want to [action] so that [benefit]
2. ...

### MVP Scope
- [ ] Feature 1
- [ ] Feature 2
- [ ] Feature 3

### Out of Scope (v2+)
- Feature X
- Feature Y

### Constraints
- [Any technical/business constraints]

Handoff to Spec-Kit

Once the feature description is complete, hand off to spec-kit-skill:

1. •

   Install spec-kit-skill (if not already):

   code

   /plugin marketplace add feiskyer/claude-code-settings
   /plugin install spec-kit-skill
   

2. •

   Run spec-kit workflow:

   • •The spec-kit-skill auto-triggers when you mention "spec-kit" or reference .specify/
   • •It guides through: specify → clarify → plan → tasks
3. •

   Continue to execution:

   • •Once tasks.md is ready, the execute skill handles autonomous implementation

Example Session

User: "I have an idea for a CLI tool that helps manage dotfiles"

Claude (with ideate skill):

1. •Asks about core value: "What pain point does this solve?"
2. •Asks about features: "What are the must-have capabilities?"
3. •Asks about users: "Who is this for - beginners or power users?"
4. •Produces feature description
5. •Suggests: "Ready to create the PRD? Run /speckit.specify with this description."