Codex Brainstorm-With-File Prompt

Overview

Interactive brainstorming workflow with documented thought evolution. Expands initial ideas through questioning, inline multi-perspective analysis, external research, and iterative refinement.

Core workflow: Seed Idea → Expand → Multi-Perspective Explore → Research → Refine → Crystallize → Next Step

Key features:

• brainstorm.md: Complete thought evolution timeline
• Multi-perspective analysis: Creative + Pragmatic + Systematic (serial, inline)
• External research: Web search for inspiration, patterns, and best practices via web.run
• Idea expansion: Progressive questioning and exploration
• Diverge-Converge cycles: Generate options then focus on best paths
• Progress tracking: functions.update_plan for real-time phase progress visibility
• Structured handoff: Terminal gate with execution planning, issue creation, or completion

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