brainstorming

brainstorming: Was dieser Skill macht

brainstorming is a reusable agent skill listed on skills.sh under obra/superpowers. skills.sh rank #33, installs 164.7K, GitHub stars 204.9K, first seen Jan 19, 2026.

Structured design dialogue that validates ideas before implementation begins. Enforces a hard gate: no code, scaffolding, or implementation actions until design is presented and approved Guides through nine sequential steps: context exploration, clarifying questions, approach proposals, design presentation, spec documentation, review loop, and user sign-off Applies to all projects regardless of perceived complexity; even simple tasks require a brief design review to catch unexamined assumptions Includes optional visual companion for mockups, diagrams, and layout comparisons during brainstorming Terminates by invoking the writing-plans skill to create implementation roadmaps

Wann er sinnvoll ist

• Use this skill when the task matches the package name, repository context, or skills.sh topic: brainstorming Agent workflows.
• Prefer it when a repeatable workflow is better than a one-off prompt: setup, review, design, deployment, automation, research, media generation, or operational checks.
• For production work, read the linked repository and install command before allowing the agent to run scripts or modify files.

Wie ein Agent ihn nutzt

1. Confirm the user intent and whether this skill is the right fit.
2. Install or inspect the skill with the official command from skills.sh.
3. Read the local SKILL.md and only load extra files referenced by that skill.
4. Follow the skill's workflow, then verify the result with tests, screenshots, audits, or source-backed checks as appropriate.
5. Record any constraints, missing credentials, tool permissions, or security warnings before handoff.

Qualitats- und Sicherheitschecks

• Check repository ownership and source reputation: obra/superpowers.
• Review security audit signals before installing; skills.sh reports: Gen Agent Trust Hub Pass Socket Pass Snyk Pass.
• Never grant broad shell, browser, cloud, or deployment permissions without user approval.
• Treat generated output as draft until validated by the skill's own acceptance criteria.
• If the skill touches cloud resources, costs, credentials, customer data, or production deploys, require a human review step.

Quellen und Installation

• skills.sh page: https://www.skills.sh/obra/superpowers/brainstorming
• Repository: https://github.com/obra/superpowers
• Install command: npx skills add https://github.com/obra/superpowers --skill brainstorming

FAQ

Is brainstorming an agent, a prompt, or a skill?
It is a skill: a reusable package of task-specific instructions and supporting files that an agent can load when the user's request matches the workflow.

Should I install it automatically?
Only after checking the repository, install command, audit status, and whether the user wants this capability in the current agent environment.

What makes it useful for AIDreamHub users?
It helps users discover practical agent capabilities from the open skills ecosystem and compare them by task, source, install count, and operational risk.