A high-velocity ideation tool designed to deliver immediate, adaptable creative options without unnecessary friction or over-interrogation.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install brainstorm
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install brainstorm using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Brainstorm?
The Brainstorm skill is a specialized utility within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem designed for rapid-fire creative exploration. It operates on an ideas first philosophy, ensuring that users receive immediate output rather than being met with a wall of clarifying questions. By analyzing specific signals in a user request, the skill dynamically scales its depth and structure to match the task at hand.
This skill is perfect for developers and creators who need to maintain momentum. Whether you are looking for a simple list of variable names or a deep architectural comparison, the Brainstorm skill adjusts its response energy to provide the most relevant value instantly. It minimizes cognitive load by using structured tables or themed groups only when they enhance clarity, defaulting to flat lists for simpler tasks.
Brainstorm Use Cases
- Rapidly generating project names, variable names, or feature labels with varied styles.
- Overcoming creative blocks by providing multiple angles to unstick a specific technical problem.
- Comparing multiple technical options or architectural paths using structured trade-off tables.
- Expanding on a single concept by exploring diverse directions or themes.
How Brainstorm Works
- Analyze the incoming user request for specific signals such as requested quantity, depth, or comparison requirements.
- Generate an immediate response to provide instant value, avoiding interrogation unless the request is genuinely ambiguous.
- Match the response energy by providing a quick response for simple requests or a deep dive for complex prompts.
- Apply structure dynamically, using tables for trade-offs or thematic groups for large lists to ensure readability.
- Follow up by going deeper or wider based on user feedback, or conclude the interaction if the user is satisfied.
Brainstorm Setup
To add the Brainstorm skill to your local Openclaw Skills repository, ensure the skill file is correctly placed in your agent's configuration directory.
# Create the skill file in your local directory
touch brainstorm.md
# Ensure your agent's system prompt includes the path to your skills
export OPENCLAW_SKILLS_PATH="./skills"
You should also ensure that secondary configuration files like modes.md and prompts.md are present to enable advanced creative expansion techniques.
Brainstorm Data Schema & Taxonomy
The Brainstorm skill utilizes a dynamic data schema that adapts based on the input signal. It organizes information into the following formats:
| Signal Type | Output Structure | Metadata Used |
|---|---|---|
| Simple List | Unordered Markdown list | Count (optional) |
| Comparison | Markdown table with trade-offs | Attribute comparisons |
| High Volume | Thematic grouping with headers | Category tags |
| Recommendations | Highlighted text with rationale | Logic/reasoning |
It also references internal modes for multi-perspective exploration and iteration loops.
Brainstorm Advanced Features
- Thematic Grouping: Automatically categorizes large sets of ideas into logical themes for better consumption.
- Multi-Perspective Exploration: Integrates with the diverge skill to provide ideas from different persona or technical viewpoints.
- Iterative Refinement: Works alongside the loop skill to continuously polish and evolve a specific idea.
- Ambiguity Threshold: Includes a logic gate to only ask a maximum of one clarifying question when significant effort or constraints are involved.
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