Brainstorm and compare design options in Claude Code

Clarify the goal, users, and constraints, compare at least three approaches, then recommend one for discussion.

Install in Claude Code

A Claude Code project and a design question with enough context to evaluate tradeoffs.

Review `.claude/skills/brainstorm/SKILL.md` and its requirements at the pinned GitHub commit.
Create `.claude/skills/brainstorm/` in your project and save the reviewed file as `.claude/skills/brainstorm/SKILL.md`.
Start Claude Code from that project's root, then select `/brainstorm` in the slash menu.

Example task

Plan booking reminders for a community library. It handles about 40 bookings per week with 1 administrator and wants fewer no-shows. Readers have agreed to email reminders and the library cannot add another paid subscription.

What to check

Compare `[email template, reminder card, same-day call]`. The template is reusable but needs a list check, so effort is low. The card is easy to hand out but misses online bookings, also low effort. A same-day call confirms attendance directly but takes staff time, so effort is high. Discuss the email template first.

Original SKILL.md on GitHub · Updated 2026-11-14

Frequently asked question

When is it worth comparing options before implementation?

When the goal is clear and several approaches could meet it, record the audience and constraints, then compare each option's benefits, limitations, and effort.