# Brainstorming (agent skill)

> Brainstorming is an agent skill (a SKILL.md file) from GanyuanRan/Aegis. Agents load it when defining ambiguous or high-complexity new features, product behavior, UI/component design, architecture choices, contract changes, or when grilling/pressure-testing a plan or… It works with Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode and has 1,322 GitHub stars across a repository of 2 listed skills.

Use when defining ambiguous or high-complexity new features, product behavior, UI/component design, architecture choices, contract changes, or when grilling/pressure-testing a plan or design. Routine small requests stay on the fast path. → Direct grilling or plan/design pressure-test? → Enter Grilling Mode below. Soft challenge intent? → Use its one-line mode confirmation. Do not start normal design artifacts, document writing, task planning, or implementation during the interview.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/GanyuanRan/Aegis |
| Skill path | skills/brainstorming/SKILL.md |
| Skill name | brainstorming |
| GitHub stars | 1,322 |
| Installs on skills.sh | not listed |
| License | MIT |
| Skills in repo | 2 |
| Plugin marketplace | aegis-dev |
| Official | no |
| Works with | Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, OpenCode |
| Category | Design & frontend |
| Last commit | Oct 3, 2026 |

## When it triggers

- Use when defining ambiguous or high-complexity new features, product behavior, UI/component design, architecture choices, contract changes, or when grilling/pressure-testing a plan or design.

## Add this skill

### Claude Code

```sh
/plugin marketplace add GanyuanRan/Aegis
/plugin install aegis@aegis-dev
```

In the Claude apps, zip the skill folder and upload it under Customize > Skills > + > Upload a skill (code execution must be on).

### ChatGPT / Codex

```sh
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/GanyuanRan/Aegis.git
cp -r Aegis/skills/brainstorming .agents/skills/brainstorming   # repo; ~/.agents/skills for all projects
```

### Cursor

```sh
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/GanyuanRan/Aegis.git
cp -r Aegis/skills/brainstorming .cursor/skills/brainstorming   # project; ~/.cursor/skills for all projects
```

Sources (checked 2026-10-07): https://code.claude.com/docs/en/skills, https://support.claude.com/en/articles/12512180-using-skills-in-claude, https://learn.chatgpt.com/docs/build-skills, https://cursor.com/docs/context/skills

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