Brainstorming

Turn rough ideas into validated designs through structured dialogue before touching code or config.

Do NOT start implementation until a design is presented and the user approves it. This applies regardless of perceived simplicity — "simple" tasks are where unexamined assumptions cause the most wasted work.

Process

1. Explore context

Check the project state first: files, config, recent changes, existing patterns. Understand what exists before asking questions.

2. Ask clarifying questions

• One question at a time. Don't overwhelm with a list.
• Prefer multiple choice when there are known options. Open-ended when the space is genuinely open.
• Focus on: purpose, constraints, success criteria, what the user cares about most.

3. Propose approaches