bmad-idea▌
supercent-io/skills-template · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Five specialized agents for ideation, design thinking, innovation strategy, problem-solving, and storytelling.
- ›Five named agents (Carson, Maya, Victor, Dr. Quinn, Sophia) each with distinct methodologies: brainstorming coach, design thinking facilitator, innovation strategist, creative problem solver, and storyteller
- ›Brainstorming agent covers 36 techniques across 7 categories; storytelling agent provides 25 proven story frameworks; problem-solving agent uses TRIZ, Theory of Constraints
bmad-idea - BMAD Creative Intelligence Suite
When to use this skill
- Brainstorming ideas using structured creative techniques (36 methods across 7 categories)
- Running a human-centered design thinking process
- Identifying market disruption opportunities or designing new business models
- Diagnosing complex problems using systematic root cause analysis
- Crafting compelling narratives, product stories, or pitches
- Any creative front-end work before structured development begins
Installation
npx skills add https://github.com/supercent-io/skills-template --skill bmad-idea
Creative Workflows
All workflows are available immediately — no sequential phases required.
| Command | Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
bmad-cis-brainstorming |
BS | Facilitate a brainstorming session using 36 proven techniques across 7 categories |
bmad-cis-design-thinking |
DT | Guide human-centered design through empathy, ideation, and prototyping (5-phase) |
bmad-cis-innovation-strategy |
IS | Identify disruption opportunities and design business model innovation |
bmad-cis-problem-solving |
PS | Systematic problem diagnosis: root cause analysis and solution planning |
bmad-cis-storytelling |
ST | Craft compelling narratives using 25 proven story frameworks |
Slash Commands
| Command | Agent | Shorthand |
|---|---|---|
/cis-brainstorm |
Carson — Brainstorming Coach | BS |
/cis-design-thinking |
Maya — Design Thinking Coach | DT |
/cis-innovation-strategy |
Victor — Innovation Strategist | IS |
/cis-problem-solving |
Dr. Quinn — Creative Problem Solver | PS |
/cis-storytelling |
Sophia — Storyteller | ST |
Specialized Agents
| Agent | Persona | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| Carson 🧠 | Brainstorming Coach | "Yes, and!" energy — 36 ideation techniques, psychological safety |
| Maya 🎨 | Design Thinking Coach | Jazz improviser style — empathy mapping, 5-phase facilitation |
| Victor ⚡ | Innovation Strategist | Chess grandmaster mindset — JTBD, Blue Ocean Strategy, Disruptive Innovation, BMC |
| Dr. Quinn 🔬 | Creative Problem Solver | Sherlock meets scientist — TRIZ, Theory of Constraints, Five Whys, Systems Thinking |
| Sophia 📖 | Storyteller (sidecar memory) | Master bard style — 25 story frameworks, emotional arc crafting |
| Caravaggio 🎨 | Presentation Master | (in development) — slide decks, pitch decks, visual hierarchy |
Load an Agent Directly
Start a conversation with a specific agent without triggering a full workflow:
| Command | Agent |
|---|---|
/cis-agent-brainstorming-coach |
Carson |
/cis-agent-design-thinking-coach |
Maya |
/cis-agent-innovation-strategist |
Victor |
/cis-agent-creative-problem-solver |
Dr. Quinn |
/cis-agent-storyteller |
Sophia |
/cis-agent-presentation-master |
Caravaggio |
Creative Squad (Team Mode)
Run a full cross-functional creative session with all agents:
creative squad
Combines all CIS agents for comprehensive creative development: ideation → design → innovation → problem-solving → narrative.
Visual Tools
Configure image generation preferences on setup:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| Mermaid | Diagrams in markdown-standard format |
| Excalidraw | Editable diagrams and flowcharts |
| Gemini Nano | AI image generation via Google Nano |
Quick Reference
| Goal | Command |
|---|---|
| Generate ideas | bmad-cis-brainstorming or /cis-brainstorm |
| Design for users | bmad-cis-design-thinking or /cis-design-thinking |
| Find market gaps | bmad-cis-innovation-strategy or /cis-innovation-strategy |
| Solve a hard problem | bmad-cis-problem-solving or /cis-problem-solving |
| Tell a compelling story | bmad-cis-storytelling or /cis-storytelling |
| Full creative session | creative squad |
How to use bmad-idea on Cursor
AI-first code editor with Composer
Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add bmad-idea
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches bmad-idea from GitHub repository supercent-io/skills-template and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate bmad-idea. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /bmad-idea) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale
Make data-driven prioritization decisions faster
Stakeholder Communication
Draft PRDs, status updates, and stakeholder presentations
Example
Create executive summary of Q3 roadmap, monthly progress report, feature launch announcement
Save 3-5 hours/week on communication overhead
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client
- ›Access to product documentation and roadmap tools (Jira, Notion, etc.)
- ›Understanding of product management frameworks (RICE, Jobs-to-be-Done, etc.)
- ›Stakeholder contact information and communication channels
Time Estimate
30-60 minutes to see productivity improvements
Installation Steps
- 1.Install product management skill
- 2.Start with user story generation for known feature
- 3.Progress to competitive analysis: research 2-3 competitors
- 4.Use for roadmap prioritization: apply RICE/ICE scoring
- 5.Draft stakeholder communications and refine based on feedback
- 6.Build template library for recurring PM tasks
- 7.Share effective prompts with product team
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Not validating competitive research—verify facts before sharing
- ⚠Accepting user stories without involving engineering team
- ⚠Over-relying on frameworks without qualitative judgment
- ⚠Not customizing outputs to company culture and communication style
- ⚠Skipping stakeholder validation of generated requirements
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Validate research and competitive analysis with real data
- +Collaborate with engineering when generating technical requirements
- +Customize frameworks and templates to your company context
- +Use skill for first drafts, refine with stakeholder input
- +Document successful prompt patterns for PM tasks
- +Combine AI efficiency with human judgment and intuition
✗ Don't
- −Don't publish competitive analysis without fact-checking
- −Don't finalize user stories without engineering review
- −Don't make prioritization decisions solely on AI scoring
- −Don't skip customer validation of generated requirements
- −Don't ignore company-specific context and culture
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Provide context: company goals, constraints, customer feedback
- ★Ask for alternatives: 'Show 3 ways to prioritize this roadmap'
- ★Request stakeholder-specific formatting: 'Executive summary vs. engineering spec'
- ★Use skill for 70% generation + 30% customization to company needs
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use for user story writing, competitive research, roadmap prioritization, stakeholder communication, and PRD drafting. Best for reducing repetitive documentation and research work.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid for strategic product vision (requires deep customer empathy), pricing decisions (needs market and financial expertise), or when face-to-face customer discovery is more valuable than speed.
Learning Path▌
- 1Basic: user stories, feature specs, status updates
- 2Intermediate: competitive analysis, prioritization frameworks, PRDs
- 3Advanced: product strategy, go-to-market planning, OKR setting
- 4Expert: product vision, market positioning, business model innovation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★44 reviews- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 20, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: bmad-idea is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Kofi Reddy· Dec 20, 2024
bmad-idea reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Yuki Agarwal· Dec 8, 2024
I recommend bmad-idea for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Diya Johnson· Nov 27, 2024
bmad-idea reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★James Mehta· Nov 23, 2024
Keeps context tight: bmad-idea is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 11, 2024
We added bmad-idea from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Mia Lopez· Nov 11, 2024
I recommend bmad-idea for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Nikhil Johnson· Oct 18, 2024
Registry listing for bmad-idea matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★James Ghosh· Oct 14, 2024
bmad-idea is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 2, 2024
bmad-idea fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
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