When should I use the 'Cluster' phase?

Clustering is used after generating a large list of ideas to group similar concepts into 4-8 distinct themes, making the evaluation process more manageable.

Can I define my own evaluation criteria?

Yes, during the 'Gather Requirements' step, you can specify constraints and criteria such as feasibility, cost, speed, or alignment with specific goals.

How many ideas does this skill generate?

The skill is designed to generate between 20 and 50 ideas during the divergence phase to ensure breadth and variety before any filtering occurs.

Does this skill provide documentation of the process?

Yes, it automatically generates a structured markdown file documenting the problem statement, all generated ideas, the clusters, and the final scored selections.

What is the Diverge-Converge method?

It is a creative problem-solving process that starts by expanding possibilities (Diverge) to generate many ideas, followed by organizing and narrowing those ideas (Converge) to select the best path forward.

Brainstorm Diverge-Converge

Name: Brainstorm Diverge-Converge
Author: lyndonkl

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Productivity & Workflow

Facilitates structured ideation by generating a wide range of creative options before systematically narrowing them down to the most viable solutions.

About

This skill implements a rigorous three-phase brainstorming framework—Diverge, Cluster, and Converge—to help teams move from raw creativity to disciplined action. It assists Claude in generating dozens of diverse ideas without initial judgment, organizing them into thematic patterns, and then evaluating them against specific criteria like impact and feasibility. Ideal for product development, strategic planning, and complex problem-solving, it ensures that decision-making is both expansive and principled, preventing premature filtering while providing clear, actionable outcomes.

Key Features

Automated documentation with the brainstorm-diverge-converge.md template
High-volume divergent idea generation (20-50+ ideas)
Systematic evaluation using weighted scoring and criteria
Thematic clustering to identify patterns and categories
8 GitHub stars
Impact vs. Effort matrix for prioritization

Use Cases

Generating product feature roadmaps and innovative solution approaches
Developing strategic initiatives and marketing content strategies
Identifying research questions and experimental design alternatives

About

Key Features

Automated documentation with the brainstorm-diverge-converge.md template
High-volume divergent idea generation (20-50+ ideas)
Systematic evaluation using weighted scoring and criteria
Thematic clustering to identify patterns and categories
8 GitHub stars
Impact vs. Effort matrix for prioritization

Use Cases

Generating product feature roadmaps and innovative solution approaches
Developing strategic initiatives and marketing content strategies
Identifying research questions and experimental design alternatives