Brainstorming

Instructions

This Skill provides comprehensive brainstorming capabilities using various creative techniques and ideation methods. It helps individuals and teams generate innovative ideas, solve problems, and explore new possibilities through structured creative thinking approaches based on BMAD-METHOD principles.

Plugin Integration: This Skill is part of the ovf-flow plugin and automatically available when the plugin is installed. The Skill uses the plugin's micro-file architecture and workflow system.

Core Principles

• Context-Intensive Workflows: Each brainstorming session requires fresh context to prevent AI hallucinations and ensure maximum creative capacity
• Micro-File Architecture: Each workflow step is self-contained with embedded rules, allowing sequential progression with user control
• Multi-Track Exploration: Generate solutions through parallel ideation tracks (creative, analytical, practical, innovative)
• Append-Only Document Building: Build session documents through conversation with progressive disclosure
• Plugin-Powered: Leverages ovf-flow plugin's workflow system and technique database

Session Workflow

1. Session Setup

   • Create session storage directory (.claude/sessions/)
   • Initialize session file using plugin's template system
   • Load brainstorming techniques from plugin's brain-methods database
   • Set up tracking for ideas and insights

2. Technique Selection Mode Choose from multiple approach modes:

   • User-Selected - Choose specific techniques from 10+ categories
   • AI-Recommended - Get technique suggestions based on context
   • Random Selection - Discover unexpected techniques
   • Progressive Flow - Multi-technique sessions building on each other

3. Multi-Track Ideation Execute brainstorming with parallel exploration tracks:

   • Creative Track - Innovative thinking methods, wild ideas
   • Analytical Track - Root cause analysis, structured frameworks
   • Practical Track - Implementation-focused, feasible solutions
   • Innovative Track - Biomimetic, quantum thinking approaches

4. Technique Categories

   • Collaborative - Team-based techniques (Round Robin, Six Thinking Hats)
   • Creative - Innovative methods (Mind Mapping, SCAMPER)
   • Deep - Root cause approaches (Five Whys, Fishbone)
   • Structured - Systematic frameworks (Morphological Analysis)
   • Theatrical - Playful techniques (Role Storming)
   • Wild - Unconstrained exploration (Random Word)
   • Biomimetic - Nature-inspired solutions
   • Quantum - Multi-state possibility thinking
   • Cultural - Cross-cultural perspectives
   • Introspective Delight - Self-reflection methods

5. Idea Organization

   • Group similar concepts across tracks
   • Prioritize by feasibility and impact
   • Create action plans for top ideas
   • Document insights and next steps
   • Synthesize cross-track insights

Available Techniques

The Skill includes 50+ brainstorming techniques loaded from the ovf-flow plugin's database:

• Mind Mapping
• SCAMPER
• Six Thinking Hats
• Reverse Brainstorming
• Round Robin
• Starbursting
• Analogical Thinking
• Forced Connections
• Morphological Analysis
• Lotus Blossom Technique

Plugin Integration Features

• Plugin Workflow Files: Uses plugin's micro-file architecture for guided execution
• Technique Database: Accesses 50+ brainstorming methods from plugin's brain-methods.csv
• Session Templates: Leverages plugin's built-in session templates
• Workflow Steps: Follows plugin's structured workflow system
• Chrome DevTools Integration: Works with plugin's debugging capabilities for web-based brainstorming

Session Management

Each brainstorming session is saved to .claude/sessions/brainstorming-session-YYYY-MM-DD.md with:

• Topic and objectives
• Selected techniques and rationale
• Multi-track ideation results
• Cross-synthesized insights
• Action items and next steps
• Session outcomes and reflections

Best Practices

1. Start with clarity - Define the problem or opportunity clearly
2. Defer judgment - Generate ideas first, evaluate later
3. Encourage wild ideas - Push beyond conventional thinking
4. Build on others - Use ideas as springboards for new ones
5. Stay focused - Keep the session on track with time limits
6. Visual thinking - Use diagrams and sketches when helpful
7. Mix techniques - Combine different approaches for better results
8. Fresh context - Start new chat for each brainstorming session
9. Plugin-powered - Leverage ovf-flow plugin's full capabilities

Examples

Starting a Project Brainstorming Session

I need to brainstorm new features for our mobile app using the ovf-flow plugin

Exploring Creative Techniques

What brainstorming techniques are available in the ovf-flow plugin?

Multi-Track Problem Solving

Help me brainstorm solutions to improve team collaboration using multiple approaches from the plugin

Innovation Workshop

Let's run a multi-track brainstorming session for our Q2 product launch using the plugin's workflow

Strategic Planning

I want to brainstorm marketing campaign ideas using both creative and analytical approaches from ovf-flow

Discovery Phase

We're starting a greenfield project. Let's do discovery brainstorming using the ovf-flow plugin methodology

Web-Based Brainstorming

Let's brainstorm ideas for our website redesign using the plugin's Chrome DevTools integration

Plugin File Structure

This Skill integrates with the ovf-flow plugin's architecture:

Plugin Workflow Files

The Skill uses the plugin's micro-file workflow system:

• Session Templates: Plugin's brainstorming session templates
• Workflow Definitions: Plugin's structured workflow process
• Technique Database: Plugin's brain-methods.csv with 50+ methods
• Micro-File Steps: Plugin's step-by-step guided execution system

Plugin Integration Points

• Workflow Steps: Plugin's structured brainstorming workflow
• Chrome DevTools: Plugin's web testing and debugging capabilities
• Session Management: Plugin's session storage and tracking system
• Technique Library: Plugin's comprehensive brainstorming methods database

Installation

This Skill is automatically available when you install the ovf-flow plugin:

# Install from marketplace
/plugin install ovf-flow@ovf-flow

# Skill is now ready to use
# No additional setup required

The Skill will be automatically discovered and available in all your projects.

Advanced Features

Multi-Agent Collaboration

For complex strategic decisions, consider using multiple agents simultaneously (party-mode) to:

• Generate diverse perspectives on the same challenge
• Allow agents to build on each other's ideas
• Create emergent insights through collaborative discussion

Chrome DevTools Integration

Leverage the plugin's Chrome DevTools capabilities for:

• Web-based brainstorming sessions
• Interactive prototype testing
• Real-time website feedback during ideation
• Browser-based creative exploration

Scale-Adaptive Approach

The Skill automatically adapts its approach based on:

• Project scope - Small features vs. large initiatives
• Team size - Individual vs. group brainstorming
• Time constraints - Quick ideation vs. deep exploration
• Complexity - Simple problems vs. systemic challenges

Plugin Compatibility

• Plugin Name: ovf-flow
• Required Version: 1.0.0+
• Plugin Components Used:
  • Brainstorming workflow system
  • Chrome DevTools integration
  • Micro-file architecture
  • Session management
  • Technique database

Version History

• v1.1.0 (2025-12-19): Updated for plugin distribution with ovf-flow integration, micro-file architecture, and multi-track exploration
• v1.0.0 (2025-12-19): Initial release with comprehensive brainstorming capabilities

Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions about this Skill:

• Plugin Repository: https://github.com/ovftank/ovf-flow
• Skill Location: skills/brainstorming/SKILL.md in plugin directory
• Documentation: Available in plugin's documentation files