How do I start a brainstorming session in Claude Code?

You can trigger the skill using phrases like 'let's brainstorm', 'what if we...', or 'explore options for' followed by your topic.

Where does the Brainstorm skill save its findings?

All sessions are saved as structured Markdown files in the .lore/brainstorm/ directory of your project using kebab-case filenames.

Does this skill work with other agents?

Yes, if defined in .lore/lore-agents.md, the skill can consult specialized agents for insights on security, performance, or architecture during the session.

Can I use visual diagrams with the Brainstorm skill?

Yes, the skill is specifically designed to consume sketches and diagrams, describe them, and use them as fuel for the brainstorming process.

Brainstorm Exploration

Name: Brainstorm Exploration
Author: rjroy

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Productivity & Workflow

Facilitates open-ended creative exploration and scenario planning to document architectural possibilities and trade-offs.

The Brainstorm skill empowers developers to explore ideas and 'what if' scenarios before committing to a specific technical approach. It encourages divergent thinking by recording exploratory dialogues, evaluating trade-offs, and incorporating visual sketches or diagrams directly into the development session. By saving structured output to a dedicated directory, it ensures that early-stage insights and open questions are preserved for future reference, while leveraging existing research and specialized agents to ground the exploration in project-specific context.

Key Features

01Processes and documents visual sketches, diagrams, and image inputs

02Maintains session history and status using standardized YAML frontmatter

03Automatically organizes session logs into the .lore/brainstorm/ directory

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05Captures 'what if' scenarios and trade-off analyses in a structured format

06Integrates with specialized domain agents for expert architectural feedback

Use Cases

01Converting rough whiteboard sketches or UI wireframes into actionable documentation

02Documenting the rationale behind technical decisions and discarded alternatives

03Evaluating multiple architectural patterns before starting a complex feature

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rjroy/vibe-garden brainstorm

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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