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mashup

Force-fit patterns from other domains to spark novel concepts.

9stars3forksUpdated 2/21/2026

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About mashup

The 'mashup' skill is designed to help users generate innovative ideas by forcing connections between unrelated domains. By leveraging patterns from various industries or fields, this skill helps spark novel UX/GT concepts that would not have emerged from traditional brainstorming. It is particularly useful for exploring creative solutions to problems or designing fresh, out-of-the-box experiences that borrow elements from different industries.

FAQ

How do I choose the domains to use for mashups?

You can either select specific domains to borrow patterns from or let the system randomize the domains for you.

What are the outputs I get from using the mashup skill?

You will receive a set of three mashup concepts, each with a user journey sketch, a differentiator, a risk assessment, and a proposed first experiment.

What happens after I create the mashup concepts?

Once you've created the mashup concepts, you can label one as a bold bet and another as a safe bet, then hand them off to the '/ctx:plan' or create tasks for further experiments.

Can I combine this skill with other collaboration tools?

Yes, it pairs well with '/collaboration:assumption-buster' to expand the idea pool and '/collaboration:concept-forge' to score the generated mashups.

What are the domain requirements for this skill?

You can choose domains like fintech, gaming, health, or any other relevant domains, as long as they provide distinct and orthogonal patterns.

Install mashup

Download and extract the skill files to your .claude/skills/ directory.

Quick Setup:

  1. Copy the skill folder to .claude/skills/
  2. Claude will automatically detect and use the skill