| name | ctx-brainstorming |
| description | Rapid ideation skill adapted from obra/superpowers to kick off claude-ctx 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 claude-ctx 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) andscenarios/if they exist. - Constraints (deadline, platforms, regulatory, etc.).
Steps
- Set the stage
- Load
modes/Super_Saiyan.md(CTRL+P → "Super Saiyan Mode") for visual/tone context. - Skim any
scenarios/ideation/*.mdtied to the feature.
- Load
- Map the landscape
- List known goals, success metrics, blockers, unknowns.
- Capture existing assets (agents, rules, workflows) that might help.
- Generate options
- Expand at least three distinct approaches (different modes, agents, or workflows).
- Note pros/cons, risk, required verification per approach.
- Select candidate plan
- Pick the best approach and flag what still needs validation.
- Seed Tasks
- Open the Task view (
T) and add top-level tasks from the brainstorming takeaways (or run/ctx:plannext to formalize).
- Open the Task view (
Output format
### 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.mdfor ready-made follow-up prompts.