A structured collaborative design workflow that transforms raw ideas into validated design drafts before any code is written.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install platonic-brainstorming
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 platonic-brainstorming 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 Platonic Brainstorming?
Platonic Brainstorming is an essential design exploration skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, specifically designed for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Platonic Coding lifecycle. It bridges the gap between a vague user intent and formal RFC specs by facilitating a natural, one-question-at-a-time dialogue to surface hidden constraints and success criteria.
The skill enforces a strict separation between thinking and doing. By prioritizing architectural clarity and component isolation early on, it prevents the common anti-pattern of skipping design for 'simple' tasks. It ensures that every project, regardless of size, benefits from a rigorous review of alternatives and trade-offs before implementation begins.
Platonic Brainstorming Use Cases
- Exploring user intent and project requirements before starting formal RFC documentation.
- Refining technical designs and component architecture during Phase 2 implementation prep.
- Decomposing large, complex systems into smaller, manageable sub-projects.
- Visualizing UI layouts and system architectures via the optional Visual Companion tool.
How Platonic Brainstorming Works
- The agent explores the current project context by analyzing local files, documentation, and recent git commits.
- A Visual Companion is optionally offered if the upcoming design questions require diagrams or mockups.
- The agent asks focused, clarifying questions one at a time to establish project scope and constraints.
- It proposes 2 to 3 distinct technical approaches with associated trade-offs and a specific recommendation.
- Upon user approval, the agent generates a comprehensive design draft saved to a dedicated local directory.
- An internal self-review pass is performed to eliminate placeholders and contradictions before final user sign-off.
Platonic Brainstorming Setup
To integrate this workflow into your agent environment, ensure you have the core Openclaw Skills repository configured.
# Install the Platonic Brainstorming skill
openclaw install platonic-brainstorming
# Enable the workflow within your project context
openclaw skill enable platonic-brainstorming
Platonic Brainstorming Data Schema & Taxonomy
Platonic Brainstorming organizes its outputs to ensure seamless handoff to downstream development phases.
| File Type | Default Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Design Draft | docs/drafts/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>-design.md |
Persistent record of validated design decisions. |
| Visual Assets | Generated via Visual Companion | Temporary or permanent diagrams and UI wireframes. |
| Hand-off Signal | Phase 1 RFC Formalization | Triggers the transition to implementation readiness. |
Platonic Brainstorming Advanced Features
- Visual Companion Integration: Supports a browser-based tool for rendering real-time mockups and architecture diagrams.
- Recursive Decomposition: Automatically detects over-scoped requests and guides the user through breaking them into sub-projects.
- Automated Self-Review: Includes an internal logic gate to check for TBDs, placeholders, and ambiguous requirements before user delivery.
- Protocol Compliance: Seamlessly routes approved designs into the next Platonic stage, such as
specs-refineor RFC generation.
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