idea-lab
Timeboxed divergent ideation that outputs ranked options plus day-one experiments.
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About idea-lab
The 'idea-lab' skill is designed for rapid, timeboxed divergent ideation sessions. It aims to help teams or individuals quickly generate multiple creative solutions to a problem, ensuring that a range of ideas is explored in a short amount of time. The skill focuses on not just brainstorming, but producing tangible, testable experiments to validate the best concepts. With a clear structure and time constraints, it helps overcome decision paralysis and ensures that the team walks away with actionable tasks, not just ideas.
FAQ
What is the default timebox for the ideation session?
The default timebox is 15 minutes, but it can be adjusted based on the user's needs.
How many concepts are generated during the session?
The skill generates 5–7 distinct concepts that include elements of wow-factor, feasibility, and dependencies to check.
Can I reuse existing assets in the ideation process?
Yes, existing assets can be provided as inputs to the ideation session, and they will be considered when generating concepts.
What happens after the top 3 experiments are chosen?
Once the top 3 experiments are selected, a 1-day experiment is assigned to each, and the task can be handed off to the '/ctx:plan' skill for further planning.
What should I do if the problem is complex or unclear?
If the problem is difficult to define, you can use the '/collaboration:assumption-buster' skill to clarify assumptions before starting the ideation process.
Install idea-lab
Quick Setup:
- Copy the skill folder to
.claude/skills/ - Claude will automatically detect and use the skill
Repository
NickCrew/claude-cortex