bmad-idea - BMAD Creative Intelligence Suite
When to use this skill
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Brainstorming ideas using structured creative techniques (36 methods across 7 categories)
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Running a human-centered design thinking process
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Identifying market disruption opportunities or designing new business models
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Diagnosing complex problems using systematic root cause analysis
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Crafting compelling narratives, product stories, or pitches
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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