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

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Installation

npx skills add https://github.com/supercent-io/skills-template --skill bmad-idea

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

GitHub Owner

Owner: supercent-io