📋 Brainstorm
Generate ideas and explore possibilities with AI. Use for creative problem solving, generating alternatives, and expanding on concepts.
npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill brainstorm
About Brainstorm
The Brainstorm tool is used for creative problem solving and idea generation, enabling developers to explore possibilities and alternatives with the help of AI. It can be used to expand on concepts and generate new ideas, making it a useful skill for developers who need to think outside the box or approach a problem from a different angle. Developers would reach for this tool when they need help coming up with innovative solutions or want to explore different perspectives on a project.
This compact 18-word instruction set is purpose-built for developer workflow work in AI coding agents. Install with a single command.
Use Cases
- Streamlining git workflows and commit conventions
- Setting up CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Managing monorepos and multi-package projects
- Automating release notes and changelogs
Example Prompts
System Prompt (18 words)
Generate ideas and explore possibilities with AI. Use for creative problem solving, generating alternatives, and expanding on concepts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brainstorm?
Brainstorm is a free developer workflow skill for AI coding agents. Generate ideas and explore possibilities with AI. Use for creative problem solving, generating alternatives, and expanding on concepts.. It provides a specialized system prompt that configures your agent with developer workflow expertise.
How do I use Brainstorm with Claude Code?
Run npx playbooks add skill johnlindquist/claude --skill brainstorm in your terminal to install Brainstorm into your Claude Code session. It works immediately after installation.
Which AI coding agents work with Brainstorm?
Brainstorm is compatible with Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, OpenClaw, Cline, and any AI agent that supports custom system prompts or .cursorrules files.
Is Brainstorm free to use?
Yes, Brainstorm is completely free and open source. The full source is available on GitHub at https://github.com/johnlindquist/claude/tree/main/skills/brainstorm. You only need a subscription to the AI agent you use it with.
