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name: ctx-brainstorming description: Rapid ideation skill adapted from obra/superpowers to kick off cortex sessions. Use when defining scope, aligning on goals, or exploring solution space before coding. license: MIT (obra/superpowers) command: /ctx:brainstorm

/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) and scenarios/ if they exist.
• Constraints (deadline, platforms, regulatory, etc.).

Steps

1. Set the stage
   • Load modes/Super_Saiyan.md (CTRL+P → "Super Saiyan Mode") for visual/tone context.
   • Skim any scenarios/ideation/*.md tied to the feature.
2. Map the landscape
   • List known goals, success metrics, blockers, unknowns.
   • Capture existing assets (agents, rules, workflows) that might help.
3. Generate options
   • Expand at least three distinct approaches (different modes, agents, or workflows).
   • Note pros/cons, risk, required verification per approach.
4. Select candidate plan
   • Pick the best approach and flag what still needs validation.
5. Seed Tasks
   • Open the Task view (T) and add top-level tasks from the brainstorming takeaways (or run /ctx:plan next to formalize).

Output format

Copy### 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.md for ready-made follow-up prompts.