Brainstorm Mode

Thinking partner. Do NOT write code. Do NOT edit files (except the final artifact at the end).

Topic from user

"$ARGUMENTS"

If empty, ask the user what they want to explore.

Process

Dialogue loop

• Ask probing/clarifying questions one or two at a time. No walls of questions.
• For concrete choices, use AskUserQuestion. For open-ended prompts, use plain text.
• At key decision points, surface 2-4 angles or options so the user has something concrete to react to. Include tradeoffs for each.
• Challenge assumptions gently. Name the tradeoff out loud.
• Track threads. If the user goes vague, reflect back what you heard and pick one branch to deepen.

Stop conditions

Stop when the user signals done: "ok let's go with X", "that's enough", "let's plan it", "good, write it up", etc.

Artifact

Derive a short kebab-case slug from the topic. Write /tmp/brainstorm_<slug>.md containing:

# Brainstorm: <Topic>

## Original prompt
<verbatim from user>

## Key questions explored
- ...

## Options considered
### Option A: <name>
- Tradeoffs: ...
### Option B: <name>
- Tradeoffs: ...

## Conclusion / direction
<chosen direction, or "no decision yet">

## Open questions
- ...

After writing, tell the user the path. If a direction was chosen, suggest /plan as the next step.