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Genius Thinking Skill
Combine a small number of validated innovation frameworks to generate diverse options and rank them with explicit reasoning. Organize results as a multi-file folder for future reference.
When to use
Positive triggers
Generate differentiated AI education ideas for working professionals.Rethink customer acquisition for a startup that keeps repeating generic SaaS tactics.Find bold product directions for a healthcare app that looks interchangeable with competitors.
Out of scope
Summarize these existing product ideas without adding new ones.Give me ten random ideas with no prioritization or rationale.
Boundary case
We already have three strong options and only need a final decision.Use a decision review unless the real problem is weak idea generation or reframing.
Required inputs
Collect or infer:
- the problem or opportunity statement
- the target user or market
- the decision or output needed
- meaningful constraints such as budget, team, timing, or regulation
Core job
- Restate the problem.
- Choose 2-3 frameworks with a brief selection rationale.
- Reframe the opportunity before ideation.
- Generate 10+ ideas with real diversity, not cosmetic variations.
- Rank the best options with evidence-backed prioritization.
Framework choice
Use only the frameworks that fit the task. Common pairings and diversity checks live in references/formula-guide.md.
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Output Structure
.hypercore/genius-thinking/[topic-slug]/
├── flow.json # phase tracking
├── frameworks.md # selected formulas + rationale + HMW reframing
├── analysis.md # deep analysis (SCAMPER, TRIZ, JTBD application)
├── ideas.md # 10+ ideas with evaluations (title, description, score)
└── priorities.md # ERRC validation + ranking + next steps- Use ASCII kebab-case for
[topic-slug](e.g.,ai-education-service). - Each phase produces its own file for organized reference.
flow.jsontracks progress through phases. Seereferences/flow-schema.mdfor the schema.- If the folder exists from a prior run, read existing files before updating.
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Flow Tracking
Write flow.json at the start and update as each phase completes.
Phase progression
| Phase | Output file | Next |
|---|---|---|
select | frameworks.md — selected formulas + rationale + HMW reframing | analyze |
analyze | analysis.md — deep framework application (1500+ chars) | ideate |
ideate | ideas.md — 10+ ideas with evaluations | prioritize |
prioritize | priorities.md — ERRC validation + ranking + next steps | done |
Resume support
If flow.json already exists, read it and continue from the last incomplete phase. Do not restart completed phases.
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Workflow
| Phase | Goal | Output file |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clarify the challenge | (inline) |
| 2 | Choose frameworks | frameworks.md |
| 3 | Deep analysis + reframe the opportunity | analysis.md |
| 4 | Generate 10+ ideas across distinct directions | ideas.md |
| 5 | Prioritize with ERRC validation | priorities.md |
Parallel ideation is optional. Use it only when it materially improves coverage.
Output requirements
- include a selection rationale for the chosen frameworks
- show diversity across the idea set
- separate observed evidence from inference
- explain why the top ideas outrank the others
Use the full report and idea format in references/output-template.md.
Validation
- Do not force hard character quotas.
- Do not dump framework trivia that does not change the answer.
- Do not present near-duplicate ideas as separate wins.
- Do not prioritize ideas without naming the assumption and next cheap test.
- All output files must be saved under
.hypercore/genius-thinking/[topic-slug]/. flow.jsonstatus must be set tocompleted.