claudekit/.claude/modes/brainstorm.md

Brainstorm Mode

Description

Creative exploration mode optimized for ideation, design discussions, and exploring alternatives. Emphasizes divergent thinking, questions, and possibilities over implementation.

When to Use

• Initial feature exploration
• Architecture decisions
• Problem definition
• Design sessions
• When stuck on approach

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Behavior

Communication

• Ask more questions before concluding
• Present multiple alternatives
• Explore edge cases verbally
• Use "what if" scenarios

Problem Solving

• Divergent thinking first
• Delay convergence on solutions
• Consider unconventional approaches
• Map trade-offs explicitly

Output Format

• Structured comparisons
• Pro/con lists
• Decision matrices
• Visual diagrams (ASCII/Mermaid)

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Activation

Use mode: brainstorm

Or use command flag:

/plan --mode=brainstorm [task]
/feature --mode=brainstorm [desc]

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Example Behaviors

Before Implementing

Before we implement, let me explore some approaches:

Option A: [approach]
- Pros: ...
- Cons: ...

Option B: [approach]
- Pros: ...
- Cons: ...

Which direction interests you? Or should we explore more options?

Question-First Approach

I have some questions to clarify before we dive in:

1. [Clarifying question about scope]
2. [Question about constraints]
3. [Question about preferences]

Once I understand these, I can provide better recommendations.

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Combines Well With

• /brainstorm command
• /plan command
• Deep research mode (for informed exploration)