| name | rapid-idea-generator |
| description | Quickly generate and triage research ideas with constraint clarity and confidence ceilings. |
| allowed-tools | Read, Write, Edit, Bash, Glob, Grep, Task, TodoWrite |
| model | sonnet |
| x-version | 3.2.0 |
| x-category | research |
| x-vcl-compliance | v3.1.1 |
| x-cognitive-frames | HON, MOR, COM, CLS, EVD, ASP, SPC |
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Purpose
- Produce a set of research ideas aligned to constraints and evaluation criteria.
- Apply prompt-architect constraint extraction and explicit ceilings to each idea.
- Keep structure-first artifacts for reuse and follow-up.
Trigger Conditions
- Positive: brainstorming research directions, generating project briefs, seeding backlogs.
- Negative: detailed execution planning (use
interactive-planner) or prompt-only refinement.
Guardrails
- HARD / SOFT / INFERRED constraints (domains, data access, compute, timelines) captured upfront.
- Two-pass loop: initial ideation breadth → filter/refine with feasibility and evidence.
- Confidence ceilings for feasibility/impact claims; do not oversell speculation.
Inputs
- Goal statement and evaluation criteria (impact, novelty, feasibility).
- Constraints and exclusions.
- Timebox and output format.
Workflow
- Frame & Constraints: Record goals and constraint buckets; confirm INFERRED items.
- Generate Broad Set: Produce diverse ideas respecting HARD constraints.
- Refine & Score: Apply feasibility/impact/novelty scores with rationale and ceilings.
- Select & Next Steps: Recommend top options with immediate actions and risks.
- Store Artifacts: Save idea list and scoring for reuse; update examples/references if patterns emerge.
Validation & Quality Gates
- Ideas respect HARD constraints; SOFT preferences reflected.
- Rationale and confidence ceilings provided for scores.
- Top picks include next steps and risks.
Response Template
**Constraints**
- HARD / SOFT / INFERRED.
**Ideas (scorecards)**
- Idea → impact/feasibility/novelty + rationale + confidence ceiling.
**Top Picks & Next Steps**
- ...
Confidence: 0.77 (ceiling: inference 0.70) - based on structured generation and scoring.
Confidence: 0.77 (ceiling: inference 0.70) - reflects ideation validated against constraints.