
sc-brainstorm
Interactive requirements discovery through Socratic dialogue and systematic exploration. Use when transforming ambiguous ideas into concrete specifications, validating concepts, or coordinating multi-persona analysis.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/tony363/superclaude --skill sc-brainstorm- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads sc-brainstorm automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Brainstorming & Requirements Discovery Skill
Transform ambiguous ideas into concrete specifications through structured exploration.
Quick Start
# Basic brainstorm
/sc:brainstorm [topic]
# Deep systematic exploration
/sc:brainstorm "AI project management tool" --strategy systematic --depth deep
# Parallel exploration with multiple personas
/sc:brainstorm "real-time collaboration" --strategy agile --parallel
Behavioral Flow
- Explore - Transform ambiguous ideas through Socratic dialogue
- Analyze - Coordinate multiple personas for domain expertise
- Validate - Apply feasibility assessment across domains
- Specify - Generate concrete specifications
- Handoff - Create actionable briefs for implementation
Flags
| Flag | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--strategy | string | systematic | systematic, agile, enterprise |
--depth | string | normal | shallow, normal, deep |
--parallel | bool | false | Enable parallel exploration paths |
--validate | bool | false | Include feasibility validation |
Personas Activated
- architect - System design and technical feasibility
- analyzer - Requirements analysis and complexity assessment
- frontend - User experience and interface considerations
- backend - API and data architecture
- security - Security requirements and compliance
- devops - Infrastructure and deployment considerations
- project-manager - Timeline and resource planning
MCP Integration
PAL MCP (Collaborative Intelligence)
| Tool | When to Use | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
mcp__pal__consensus | Conflicting priorities | Multi-model resolution of trade-offs |
mcp__pal__chat | Brainstorming | Collaborative idea exploration with external model |
mcp__pal__thinkdeep | Complex problems | Multi-stage deep analysis |
mcp__pal__planner | Solution design | Sequential planning with branching |
mcp__pal__challenge | Validate ideas | Force critical thinking on proposed solutions |
PAL Usage Patterns
# Consensus on conflicting priorities
mcp__pal__consensus(
models=[
{"model": "gpt-5.2", "stance": "for", "stance_prompt": "Prioritize user experience"},
{"model": "gemini-3-pro", "stance": "against", "stance_prompt": "Prioritize technical simplicity"},
{"model": "deepseek", "stance": "neutral"}
],
step="Evaluate: Should we use real-time sync or eventual consistency?"
)
# Deep exploration of complex idea
mcp__pal__thinkdeep(
step="Exploring AI-powered analytics dashboard concept",
hypothesis="Users need predictive insights, not just historical data",
confidence="medium",
focus_areas=["user_needs", "technical_feasibility", "market_fit"]
)
# Collaborative brainstorming
mcp__pal__chat(
prompt="Help me explore innovative approaches for real-time collaboration in document editing",
model="gpt-5.2",
thinking_mode="high"
)
# Challenge assumptions
mcp__pal__challenge(
prompt="We assume users want AI-generated summaries. Is this assumption valid?"
)
# Plan solution architecture
mcp__pal__planner(
step="Planning architecture for real-time notification system",
step_number=1,
total_steps=4,
is_branch_point=True,
branch_id="websocket-approach"
)
Rube MCP (Research & Persistence)
| Tool | When to Use | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
mcp__rube__RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS | Market research | Find web search, competitor analysis tools |
mcp__rube__RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL | Documentation | Save ideas to Notion, share in Slack |
mcp__rube__RUBE_CREATE_UPDATE_RECIPE | Workflows | Save brainstorming processes |
mcp__rube__RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH | Data analysis | Analyze market data, user research |
Rube Usage Patterns
# Research market and competitors
mcp__rube__RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS(queries=[
{"use_case": "web search", "known_fields": "query:AI analytics dashboard competitors 2025"}
])
# Document brainstorming session
mcp__rube__RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL(tools=[
{"tool_slug": "NOTION_CREATE_PAGE", "arguments": {
"title": "Brainstorm: AI Analytics Dashboard",
"content": "## Key Ideas\n- Predictive insights\n- Natural language queries\n\n## Decisions\n- Real-time sync chosen over eventual consistency"
}},
{"tool_slug": "SLACK_SEND_MESSAGE", "arguments": {
"channel": "#product",
"text": "New brainstorm session documented: AI Analytics Dashboard"
}}
])
# Create user research tasks
mcp__rube__RUBE_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL(tools=[
{"tool_slug": "JIRA_CREATE_ISSUE", "arguments": {
"project": "PROD",
"summary": "User research: AI analytics preferences",
"issue_type": "Task",
"description": "Interview 10 users about analytics needs"
}},
{"tool_slug": "ASANA_CREATE_TASK", "arguments": {
"name": "Competitor analysis: analytics dashboards",
"project": "Research"
}}
])
# Analyze existing user feedback
mcp__rube__RUBE_REMOTE_WORKBENCH(
thought="Analyze user feedback data for patterns",
code_to_execute='''
import json
# Load user feedback from file
feedback_data = json.load(open("/tmp/user_feedback.json"))
# Analyze with LLM
analysis, error = invoke_llm(f"Analyze this user feedback for analytics feature requests: {feedback_data[:5000]}")
output = {"analysis": analysis, "feedback_count": len(feedback_data)}
output
'''
)
Flags (Extended)
| Flag | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--pal-consensus | bool | false | Use PAL consensus for trade-offs |
--pal-deep | bool | false | Use PAL thinkdeep for complex exploration |
--research | bool | false | Use Rube for market/competitor research |
--document | string | - | Document to Rube (notion, confluence, google-docs) |
--notify | string | - | Notify via Rube (slack, teams, email) |
Evidence Requirements
This skill does NOT require hard evidence. Focus on:
- Documenting exploration paths and decisions
- Recording stakeholder input and priorities
- Capturing specifications and requirements
Exploration Strategies
Systematic (--strategy systematic)
- Structured question-driven discovery
- Comprehensive domain coverage
- Documentation-heavy approach
Agile (--strategy agile)
- Rapid iteration cycles
- User story focused
- Minimal viable specification
Enterprise (--strategy enterprise)
- Compliance and governance focus
- Stakeholder alignment
- Risk assessment integration
Examples
Product Discovery
/sc:brainstorm "AI-powered analytics dashboard" --strategy systematic --depth deep
# Multi-persona analysis with comprehensive feasibility
Feature Exploration
/sc:brainstorm "real-time notifications" --strategy agile --parallel
# Parallel paths: frontend UX, backend architecture, security implications
Enterprise Solution
/sc:brainstorm "enterprise data platform" --strategy enterprise --validate
# Compliance-aware exploration with security and devops input
Tool Coordination
- Read/Write - Requirements documentation
- TodoWrite - Exploration progress tracking
- Task - Parallel exploration delegation
- WebSearch - Market research and technology validation
FAQ
What does the sc-brainstorm skill do?
Interactive requirements discovery through Socratic dialogue and systematic exploration. Use when transforming ambiguous ideas into concrete specifications, validating concepts, or coordinating multi-persona analysis.
How do I install sc-brainstorm?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/tony363/superclaude --skill sc-brainstorm in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/sc-brainstorm/ (personal) or .claude/skills/sc-brainstorm/ (project).
Which AI agents can use sc-brainstorm?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is sc-brainstorm safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains sc-brainstorm?
It is published by tony363 in tony363/superclaude. It has 99 recorded installs.
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