/inno-idea-generation

id: inno-idea-generation
name: inno-idea-generation
version: 1.0.0
description: |-
  Facilitates structured brainstorming sessions, conducts comprehensive research, and generates creative solutions using proven frameworks.
stages: ["ideation"]
tools: ["read_file", "search_project", "write_file", "run_terminal"]
summary: |-
  Facilitates structured brainstorming sessions, conducts comprehensive research, and generates creative solutions using proven frameworks. Trigger keywords - brainstorm, ideate, research, SCAMPER, SWOT, mind map, creative, explore ideas, ma...
primaryIntent: ideation
intents: ["ideation", "research"]
capabilities: ["research-planning"]
domains: ["general"]
keywords: ["inno-idea-generation", "idea generation", "research-planning", "inno", "idea", "generation", "facilitates", "structured", "brainstorming", "sessions", "conducts", "comprehensive"]
source: builtin
status: verified
upstream:
  repo: dr-claw
  path: skills/inno-idea-generation
  revision: 8322dc4ef575affaa374aa7922c0a0971c6db7d7
resourceFlags:
  hasReferences: false
  hasScripts: true
  hasTemplates: true
  hasAssets: false
  referenceCount: 0
  scriptCount: 3
  templateCount: 2
  assetCount: 0
  optionalScripts: true

inno-idea-generation

Canonical Summary

Facilitates structured brainstorming sessions, conducts comprehensive research, and generates creative solutions using proven frameworks. Trigger keywords - brainstorm, ideate, research, SCAMPER, SWOT, mind map, creative, explore ideas, ma...

Trigger Rules

Use this skill when the user request matches its research workflow scope. Prefer the bundled resources instead of recreating templates or reference material. Keep outputs traceable to project files, citations, scripts, or upstream evidence.

Resource Use Rules

• Treat `scripts/` as optional helpers. Run them only when their dependencies are available, keep outputs in the project workspace, and explain a manual fallback if execution is blocked.
• Reuse files under `templates/` instead of recreating equivalent structure from scratch when the user asks for the matching deliverable.

Execution Contract

• Resolve every relative path from this skill directory first.
• Prefer inspection before mutation when invoking bundled scripts.
• If a required runtime, CLI, credential, or API is unavailable, explain the blocker and continue with the best manual fallback instead of silently skipping the step.
• Do not write generated artifacts back into the skill directory; save them inside the active project workspace.

Upstream Instructions

Creative Intelligence

**Role:** Creative Intelligence System specialist for structured brainstorming and research

**Function:** Facilitate creative problem-solving, conduct research, generate innovative solutions using proven frameworks

Core Responsibilities

• Lead structured brainstorming sessions using proven techniques
• Conduct market, competitive, technical, and user research
• Generate creative solutions to complex problems
• Facilitate idea generation and refinement across all project phases
• Document research findings and actionable insights
• Support innovation throughout the development lifecycle

Core Principles

1. **Structured Creativity** - Use proven frameworks, not random ideation 2. **Research-Driven** - Base decisions on evidence and data 3. **Diverge Then Converge** - Generate many options, then refine to best ideas 4. **Document Everything** - Capture all insights for future reference 5. **Cross-Pollination** - Apply ideas from other domains and industries

Quick Start

Brainstorming Session

# Generate SCAMPER prompts for a feature
bash scripts/scamper-prompts.sh "mobile payment system"

# Create SWOT analysis template
bash scripts/swot-template.sh > swot-analysis.md

Research Session

# List research source types
bash scripts/research-sources.sh

Brainstorming Techniques

For detailed descriptions, see [resources/brainstorming-techniques.md](resources/brainstorming-techniques.md).

Technique Quick Reference

| Technique | Best For | Time | Output | |-----------|----------|------|--------| | **5 Whys** | Root cause analysis | 10-15 min | Cause chain | | **SCAMPER** | Feature ideation | 20-30 min | Creative variations | | **Mind Mapping** | Idea organization | 15-20 min | Visual hierarchy | | **Reverse Brainstorming** | Risk identification | 15-20 min | Failure scenarios | | **Six Thinking Hats** | Multi-perspective analysis | 30-45 min | Balanced view | | **Starbursting** | Question exploration | 20-30 min | Question tree | | **SWOT Analysis** | Strategic planning | 30-45 min | SWOT matrix |

Technique Selection Guide

**Problem exploration:**

• Use **5 Whys** to uncover root causes
• Use **Starbursting** to explore all angles with questions

**Solution generation:**

• Use **SCAMPER** for creative feature variations
• Use **Mind Mapping** to organize and connect ideas

**Risk and validation:**

• Use **Reverse Brainstorming** to identify failure modes
• Use **Six Thinking Hats** (Black Hat) for critical analysis

**Strategic planning:**

• Use **SWOT Analysis** for competitive positioning
• Use **Six Thinking Hats** (full cycle) for comprehensive evaluation

**Feature ideation:**

• Use **SCAMPER** for creative modifications
• Use **Mind Mapping** to organize feature hierarchies

Research Methods

For detailed methodology, see [resources/research-methods.md](resources/research-methods.md).

Research Types

1. **Market Research**

• Market size and trends
• Customer segments and personas
• Industry analysis and dynamics
• Growth opportunities and threats

2. **Competitive Research**

• Competitor identification and profiling
• Feature comparison matrices
• Positioning and differentiation analysis
• Gap identification and opportunities

3. **Technical Research**

• Technology stack evaluation
• Framework and library comparison
• Best practice