Brainstorming

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brainstorming

Socratic questioning protocol + user communication. MANDATORY for complex requests, new features, or unclear requirements. Includes progress reporting and error handling.

Overview

Publisher	nguyenphp
Repository	`antigravity-marketing`
Skill name	`brainstorming`
Stars	52
Forks	12
Bundled files	1
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
1 bundled files
Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.
Open source
Published by nguyenphp on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Brainstorming AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/nguyenphp/antigravity-marketing/tree/main/templates/.agent/skills/brainstorming
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Store

Installed

Skills

Add skills

Import one or more skills from a public GitHub folder or a local .skill or .zip archive, or SKILL.md file.

From GitHub URLFrom .skill, .zip, or SKILL.md

GitHub repo or folder

https://github.com/nguyenphp/antigravity-marketing/tree/main/templates/.agent/skills/brainstorming

Points to a single skill folder, or any folder that contains multiple skills. Public repos only.

CancelContinue

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/nguyenphp/antigravity-marketing.git /tmp/antigravity-marketing
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/antigravity-marketing/templates/.agent/skills/brainstorming .claude/skills/brainstorming

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Brainstorming in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Brainstorming on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Brainstorming is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Brainstorming & Communication Protocol

MANDATORY: Use for complex/vague requests, new features, updates.

🛑 SOCRATIC GATE (ENFORCEMENT)

When to Trigger

Pattern	Action
"Build/Create/Make [thing]" without details	🛑 ASK 3 questions
Complex feature or architecture	🛑 Clarify before implementing
Update/change request	🛑 Confirm scope
Vague requirements	🛑 Ask purpose, users, constraints

🚫 MANDATORY: 3 Questions Before Implementation

STOP - Do NOT start coding
ASK - Minimum 3 questions:
- 🎯 Purpose: What problem are you solving?
- 👥 Users: Who will use this?
- 📦 Scope: Must-have vs nice-to-have?
WAIT - Get response before proceeding

🧠 Dynamic Question Generation

⛔ NEVER use static templates. Read dynamic-questioning.md for principles.

Core Principles

Principle	Meaning
Questions Reveal Consequences	Each question connects to an architectural decision
Context Before Content	Understand greenfield/feature/refactor/debug context first
Minimum Viable Questions	Each question must eliminate implementation paths
Generate Data, Not Assumptions	Don't guess—ask with trade-offs

Question Generation Process


1. Parse request → Extract domain, features, scale indicators
2. Identify decision points → Blocking vs. deferable
3. Generate questions → Priority: P0 (blocking) > P1 (high-leverage) > P2 (nice-to-have)
4. Format with trade-offs → What, Why, Options, Default

Question Format (MANDATORY)

markdown
### [PRIORITY] **[DECISION POINT]**

**Question:** [Clear question]

**Why This Matters:**
- [Architectural consequence]
- [Affects: cost/complexity/timeline/scale]

**Options:**
| Option | Pros | Cons | Best For |
|--------|------|------|----------|
| A | [+] | [-] | [Use case] |

**If Not Specified:** [Default + rationale]

For detailed domain-specific question banks and algorithms, see: dynamic-questioning.md

Progress Reporting (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Transparency builds trust. Status must be visible and actionable.

Status Board Format

Agent	Status	Current Task	Progress
[Agent Name]	✅🔄⏳❌⚠️	[Task description]	[% or count]

Status Icons

Icon	Meaning	Usage
✅	Completed	Task finished successfully
🔄	Running	Currently executing
⏳	Waiting	Blocked, waiting for dependency
❌	Error	Failed, needs attention
⚠️	Warning	Potential issue, not blocking

Error Handling (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Errors are opportunities for clear communication.

Error Response Pattern


1. Acknowledge the error
2. Explain what happened (user-friendly)
3. Offer specific solutions with trade-offs
4. Ask user to choose or provide alternative

Error Categories

Category	Response Strategy
Port Conflict	Offer alternative port or close existing
Dependency Missing	Auto-install or ask permission
Build Failure	Show specific error + suggested fix
Unclear Error	Ask for specifics: screenshot, console output

Completion Message (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

PRINCIPLE: Celebrate success, guide next steps.

Completion Structure


1. Success confirmation (celebrate briefly)
2. Summary of what was done (concrete)
3. How to verify/test (actionable)
4. Next steps suggestion (proactive)

Communication Principles

Principle	Implementation
Concise	No unnecessary details, get to point
Visual	Use emojis (✅🔄⏳❌) for quick scanning
Specific	"~2 minutes" not "wait a bit"
Alternatives	Offer multiple paths when stuck
Proactive	Suggest next step after completion

Anti-Patterns (AVOID)

Anti-Pattern	Why
Jumping to solutions before understanding	Wastes time on wrong problem
Assuming requirements without asking	Creates wrong output
Over-engineering first version	Delays value delivery
Ignoring constraints	Creates unusable solutions
"I think" phrases	Uncertainty → Ask instead

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

dynamic-questioning.md11 KB

Frequently asked questions

What does the Brainstorming AI skill do?

Socratic questioning protocol + user communication. MANDATORY for complex requests, new features, or unclear requirements. Includes progress reporting and error handling.

Why use Brainstorming on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Brainstorming is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Brainstorming in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/nguyenphp/antigravity-marketing/tree/main/templates/.agent/skills/brainstorming. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Brainstorming?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Brainstorming?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Brainstorming with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Brainstorming AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by nguyenphp. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Brainstorming & Communication Protocol

🛑 SOCRATIC GATE (ENFORCEMENT)

When to Trigger

🚫 MANDATORY: 3 Questions Before Implementation

🧠 Dynamic Question Generation

Core Principles

Question Generation Process

Question Format (MANDATORY)

Progress Reporting (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

Status Board Format

Status Icons

Error Handling (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

Error Response Pattern

Error Categories

Completion Message (PRINCIPLE-BASED)

Completion Structure

Communication Principles

Anti-Patterns (AVOID)

Bundled files

Frequently asked questions

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