Transform an idea into validated, dependency-mapped Linear stories.
Transforms an idea into validated, dependency-mapped Linear stories through a 5-phase workflow: brainstorm, pressure test, plan, create stories, and upload to Linear. Use when you need to turn a feature concept into ready-to-implement tickets with proper validation and dependency tracking.
/plugin marketplace add jeremyodell/claude-assistant/plugin install ideate@claude-assistant-marketplaceTransform an idea into validated, dependency-mapped Linear stories.
$IDEA: The idea to develop (required)This command orchestrates the full ideate workflow:
Brainstorm → Pressure Test → Plan → Stories → Upload
Each phase saves artifacts to docs/features/YYYY-MM-DD-<slug>/ enabling resumability.
Execute: /ideate:brainstorm "$IDEA"
Wait for completion. On error, halt workflow.
Checkpoint: design.md saved, UI artifacts if applicable.
Execute: /ideate:pressure-test
Wait for sign-off. On rejection, return to relevant step.
Checkpoint: pressure-test.md saved with sign-off.
Execute: /ideate:plan
Wait for completion.
Checkpoint: plan.md saved.
Execute: /ideate:stories
Wait for user confirmation.
Checkpoint: stories.md saved with confirmation.
Execute: /ideate:upload
Wait for completion.
Checkpoint: Stories created in Linear with links.
✅ Ideate Workflow Complete
Feature: $IDEA
Artifacts:
- Design: docs/features/$DIR/design.md
- Pressure Test: docs/features/$DIR/pressure-test.md
- Plan: docs/features/$DIR/plan.md
- Stories: docs/features/$DIR/stories.md
Linear:
- Parent: [PROJ-100](link)
- Stories: [N] sub-issues with dependencies
The feature is ready for implementation.
Use /team:task PROJ-101 to start the first story.
If the workflow is interrupted, the user can resume with phase commands:
| If you have... | Run... |
|---|---|
| Nothing | /ideate "idea" |
| design.md | /ideate:pressure-test |
| pressure-test.md (signed) | /ideate:plan |
| plan.md | /ideate:stories |
| stories.md (confirmed) | /ideate:upload |
Required plugins:
superpowers - For brainstorming and planning skillsfrontend-designer - Required if feature has UI (checked during brainstorm)Required MCP:
| Error | Action |
|---|---|
| Missing superpowers plugin | Error with install instructions, halt |
| Missing frontend-designer (UI) | Error with install instructions, halt |
| Linear MCP not connected | Error with setup instructions, halt |
| Phase fails | Show error, artifacts saved, user can resume |
| User abandons | Artifacts saved at last checkpoint |