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- basecamp: Basecamp project management via MCP (todos, kanban, projects) - brainstorming: General-purpose ideation with Anytype save - plan-writing: Project planning with templates (kickoff, stakeholders, tasks, risks) - Update agent model from GPT-4o to minimax-m2.1-free - Update README with new skills
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name: brainstorming
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description: "General-purpose ideation and strategic thinking. Use when: (1) clarifying thoughts on any topic, (2) exploring options and trade-offs, (3) building strategies or plans, (4) making decisions with multiple factors, (5) thinking through problems. Triggers: brainstorm, think through, explore options, clarify, what are my options, help me decide, strategy for, how should I approach."
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compatibility: opencode
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---
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# Brainstorming
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General-purpose ideation for any domain: business decisions, personal projects, creative work, strategic planning, problem-solving. Not tied to software development.
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## Process
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### 1. Understand Context
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Start by understanding the situation:
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- What's the situation? What triggered this thinking?
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- What's the current state vs desired state?
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**Ask one question at a time.** Prefer multiple choice when options are clear.
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### 2. Clarify the Outcome
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Before exploring solutions, clarify what success looks like:
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- What would a good outcome enable?
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- What would you be able to do that you can't now?
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- Are there constraints on what "good" means?
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### 3. Explore Constraints
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Map the boundaries before generating options:
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- **Time**: Deadlines, urgency, available hours
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- **Resources**: Budget, people, skills, tools
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- **External**: Dependencies, stakeholders, regulations
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- **Preferences**: Non-negotiables vs nice-to-haves
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### 4. Generate Options
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Present 2-3 distinct approaches with trade-offs:
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```
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**Option A: [Name]**
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- Approach: [Brief description]
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- Pros: [Key advantages]
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- Cons: [Key disadvantages]
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- Best if: [When this option makes sense]
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**Option B: [Name]**
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...
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**My recommendation**: Option [X] because [reasoning].
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```
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Lead with your recommendation but present alternatives fairly.
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### 5. Validate Incrementally
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Present thinking in 200-300 word sections. After each section, check:
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- "Does this capture it correctly?"
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- "Anything I'm missing?"
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- "Should we go deeper on any aspect?"
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Be ready to backtrack and clarify. Brainstorming is non-linear.
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### 6. Capture Decision (Optional)
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After reaching clarity, offer:
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> "Would you like me to save this as an Anytype Brainstorm object for reference?"
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If yes, use the Anytype MCP to create a Brainstorm object:
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```
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Anytype_API-create-object
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space_id: CHIRON_SPACE_ID
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type_key: "brainstorm_v_2"
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name: "<topic>"
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body: "<full brainstorm content in markdown>"
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icon: { format: "emoji", emoji: "💭" }
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properties: [
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{ key: "topic", text: "<short title>" },
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{ key: "context", text: "<situation and trigger>" },
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{ key: "outcome", text: "<what success looks like>" },
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{ key: "constraints", text: "<time, resources, boundaries>" },
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{ key: "options", text: "<options considered>" },
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{ key: "decision", text: "<final choice>" },
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{ key: "rationale", text: "<reasoning behind decision>" },
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{ key: "next_steps", text: "<action items>" },
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{ key: "framework", select: "<framework_tag_id>" },
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{ key: "status", select: "draft" }
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]
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```
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**Chiron Space ID**: `bafyreie5sfq7pjfuq56hxsybos545bi4tok3kx7nab3vnb4tnt4i3575p4.yu20gbnjlbxv`
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**Framework Tag IDs**:
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- `bafyreiatkdbwq53shngaje6wuw752wxnwqlk3uhy6nicamdr56jpvji34i` - None
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- `bafyreiaizrndgxmzbbzo6lurkgi7fc6evemoc5tivswrdu57ngkizy4b3u` - Pros/Cons
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- `bafyreiaym5zkajnsrklivpjkizkuyhy3v5fzo62aaeobdlqzhq47clv6lm` - SWOT
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- `bafyreihgfpsjeyuu7p46ejzd5jce5kmgfsuxy7r5kl4fqdhuq7jqoggtgq` - 5 Whys
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- `bafyreieublfraypplrr5mmnksnytksv4iyh7frspyn64gixaodwmnhmosu` - How-Now-Wow
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- `bafyreieyz6xjpt3zxad7h643m24oloajcae3ocnma3ttqfqykmggrsksk4` - Starbursting
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- `bafyreigokn5xgdosd4cihehl3tqfsd25mwdaapuhopjgn62tkpvpwn4tmy` - Constraint Mapping
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**Status Tag IDs**:
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- `bafyreig5um57baws2dnntaxsi4smxtrzftpe57a7wyhfextvcq56kdkllq` - Draft
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- `bafyreiffiinadpa2fwxw3iylj7pph3yzbnhe63dcyiwr4x24ne4jsgi24` - Final
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- `bafyreihk6dlpwh3nljrxcqqe3v6tl52bxuvmx3rcgyzyom6yjmtdegu4ja` - Archived
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**Optional**: Link to related objects using `linked_projects` or `linked_tasks` properties with object IDs.
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---
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## Template Setup
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For a better editing experience, create a template in Anytype:
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1. Open Anytype desktop app → Chiron space
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2. Go to Content Model → Object Types → Brainstorm v2
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3. Click Templates (top right) → Click + to create template
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4. Name it "Brainstorm Session" and configure default fields:
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- Pre-populated structure matching the brainstorm workflow
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- Framework selector with options: None, Pros/Cons, SWOT, 5 Whys, How-Now-Wow, Starbursting, Constraint Mapping
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- Status selector with options: Draft, Final, Archived
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5. Save the template - it will be available when creating new brainstorms
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## Key Principles
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| Principle | Why |
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|-----------|-----|
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| **One question at a time** | Avoids overwhelming, gets better answers |
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| **Multiple choice preferred** | Easier to respond, clarifies options |
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| **Domain-agnostic** | Works for any topic, not just technical |
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| **YAGNI ruthlessly** | Remove unnecessary scope from all explorations |
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| **Recommendation-first** | Always lead with your suggested approach |
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| **Flexible** | Go back and clarify when needed |
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## When to Use Frameworks
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For structured analysis, consult [references/thinking-frameworks.md](references/thinking-frameworks.md):
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| Situation | Framework |
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| Binary decision (A or B, yes or no) | Pros/Cons |
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| Strategic assessment | SWOT |
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| Finding root cause | 5 Whys |
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| Prioritizing many ideas | How-Now-Wow Matrix |
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| Comprehensive exploration | Starbursting (6 Questions) |
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| Understanding boundaries | Constraint Mapping |
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**Only suggest frameworks when they add value.** Many brainstorms work fine with conversational exploration alone.
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## Example Session
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```
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User: "I'm not sure how to approach launching my new course"
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AI: "Let me help you think through this. First, what kind of course is it
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and who's the target audience?"
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User: "NixOS course for developers who want to learn Nix"
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AI: "Got it. What does success look like for this launch?
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a) Maximum enrollments in first week
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b) Building long-term audience/community
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c) Validating the content before wider release
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d) Something else?"
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User: "B - building community"
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AI: "That shapes the approach. What's your timeline?
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a) Ready to launch now
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b) 2-4 weeks to prepare
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c) Flexible, no deadline"
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...continues with options and recommendation...
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```
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## Handoff to Other Skills
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After brainstorming, common next steps:
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| Output | Next Skill | Trigger |
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| Project decision | plan-writing | "Create a project plan for this" |
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| Task identified | task-management | "Add this to my tasks" |
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| Work project | basecamp | "Set this up in Basecamp" |
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All handoffs can reference the Anytype Brainstorm object via its ID or linked objects.
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