About idea-generation
idea-generation is a framework for researching markets and generating startup concepts around a founder’s skills, budget, time, interests, goals, and risk tolerance. It includes a refinement process and an initial validation checklist.
Key features
- 01Founder constraint assessment
- 02Market research dimensions
- 03Skill-to-market mapping
- 04Five tailored concept generation
- 05Feedback-driven refinement
- 06Initial idea validation checklist
Use cases
- 01Exploring startup ideas within a budget
- 02Matching founder skills to market demand
- 03Refining concepts based on founder feedback
- 04Screening ideas before deeper validation
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
$
npx skills add https:/After installing, type/idea-generationin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Details
From the project READMEIdea Generation
Frameworks for researching markets and generating startup ideas tailored to founder constraints.
User Assessment
Gather before generating ideas:
| Factor | Question |
|---|---|
| Skills | What specific skills/expertise can you leverage? |
| Budget | What startup capital is available? |
| Time | How many hours weekly can you commit? |
| Interests | Which industries/problems are you passionate about? |
| Goals | Income replacement, side hustle, or exit? |
| Risk | Comfort with uncertainty and financial risk? |
Market Research Framework
Research Dimensions
| Dimension | Sources | What to Find |
|---|---|---|
| Growing markets | Industry reports, trends | TAM growth, tailwinds |
| Underserved segments | Forums, reviews, complaints | Unmet needs, pain points |
| Emerging trends | News, VC activity | Timing windows |
| Low competition | Search, directories | Entry points, gaps |
| Skill-market fit | Job postings, freelance sites | Demand for user's skills |
Idea Template
For each concept, provide:
Concept: [Name]
Overview: [2-3 sentence description]
Target Market: [Size, growth rate]
Skill Fit: [How user's skills apply]
Resource Requirements: [Within budget?]
Revenue Potential: [Industry benchmarks]
Competitive Advantage: [User-specific edge]
Evidence: [Links to demand signals]
Idea Generation Process
Step 1: Skill-Market Mapping
| User Skill | Market Applications | Opportunity Size |
|---|---|---|
| [Skill 1] | [Applications] | [High/Med/Low] |
| [Skill 2] | [Applications] | [High/Med/Low] |
Step 2: Present 5 Concepts
Each optimized for user's constraints:
- Aligned with stated skills
- Within budget range
- Achievable with time commitment
- Connected to interest areas
Step 3: Refinement Loop
| User Feedback | Action |
|---|---|
| Shows interest | Deepen research on that concept |
| Wants alternatives | Generate new ideas with feedback |
| Has own idea | Help validate and strengthen it |
Continue until genuine enthusiasm emerges.
Quick Validation Checklist
Before proceeding to full validation:
- Problem confirmed by 5+ potential users
- Existing solutions have clear gaps
- User's skills provide meaningful advantage
- Budget sufficient for MVP
- Time commitment realistic for execution
- Revenue model makes economic sense
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
| Pattern | Problem | Better Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Solution seeking problem | No real demand | Start with pain points |
| Copying competitors | No differentiation | Find unique angle |
| Too broad market | Can't compete | Niche down first |
| Ignoring constraints | Unrealistic plan | Build within limits |
| Feature obsession | Delays validation | Test core value first |
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