Brainstorming
- 1.8k installs
- 82k repo stars
- Updated July 28, 2026
- nexu-io/open-design
A set of articulated design directions and concept alternatives produced through structured questioning of initial rough ideas.
About
Brainstorming transforms rough design ideas into fully-formed concepts using structured questioning and alternative exploration. It operates in design-system mode and guides agents through early-stage concept work, helping designers move from vague direction to articulated alternatives. Invoked via trigger phrases like 'brainstorm', 'ideation', or 'design alternatives', it surfaces in agent planning automatically and can be run as an upstream workflow from the superpowers bundle.
- Structured questioning framework for idea refinement
- Alternative exploration to generate multiple design directions
- Early concept work acceleration in design-system mode
- Agent-discoverable via trigger phrases (brainstorm, ideation, concept exploration)
- Integrates with Open Design catalog for seamless agent invocation
Brainstorming by the numbers
- 1,790 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +125 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #152 of 1,896 Design & UI/UX skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
brainstorming capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- structured questioning · alternative generation · concept articulation · design direction synthesis
- Platforms
- macOS · Windows · Linux
- Runs
- Runs locally
What brainstorming says it does
Transform rough ideas into fully-formed designs through structured questioning and alternative exploration.
Useful early in concept work.
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| Installs | 1.8k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 82k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 28, 2026 |
| Repository | nexu-io/open-design ↗ |
What it does
Generate and explore multiple design directions for a concept through structured questioning and alternative synthesis.
Who is it for?
Design teams starting a new project or concept phase; exploring multiple strategic directions before commitment.
Skip if: Detailed refinement, final asset production, or user research validation.
When should I use this skill?
You have rough design ideas and need structured exploration of alternatives before moving to prototype or detailed design.
What you get
Designers produce multiple fully-formed design directions and articulated rationales grounded in structured exploration.
- Design alternative options
- Structured discovery questions
- Concrete concept direction
Files
brainstorming
Curated from @obra.
What it does
Transform rough ideas into fully-formed designs through structured questioning and alternative exploration. Useful early in concept work.
Source
- Upstream: https://github.com/obra/superpowers
- Category:
creative-direction
How to use
This catalogue entry advertises the skill in Open Design so the agent discovers it during planning. To run the full upstream workflow with its original assets, scripts, and references, install the upstream bundle into your active agent's skills directory:
# Inspect the upstream README for exact paths
open https://github.com/obra/superpowersThen ask the agent to invoke this skill by name (brainstorming) or with one of the trigger phrases listed in this skill's frontmatter.
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FAQ
When should I use brainstorming in my design workflow?
Use it early in concept work when you have rough ideas but need to explore multiple directions and articulate design rationales through structured questions.
Can I run this with my own agent?
Yes - install the upstream superpowers bundle into your agent's skills directory and invoke by name or trigger phrase.
Is Brainstorming safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.