idea-synthesis

Idea Synthesis Skill

Generate creative content ideas from analyzed content, personalized for the user.

Purpose

Transform content analysis into actionable writing ideas:

• Attention-grabbing hooks
• Unique angles/perspectives
• Thought-provoking questions

Process

Step 1: Read User Profile

Use the user-profile-reader skill to get user context:

• Topics of interest and expertise levels
• Preferred writing style
• Target audience

Skill("user-profile-reader")

Step 2: Read Content Analysis

Read the input file containing content analysis from media-reviewer:

• Key themes
• Important quotes
• Narrative structure
• Core ideas

Step 3: Generate Hooks

Create 3-5 attention-grabbing openers:

Hook Type	Description	Example
Question	Opens with a compelling question	"What if everything you knew about X was wrong?"
Statistic	Leads with surprising data	"90% of writers miss this critical step..."
Story	Starts with a brief narrative	"When I first discovered X, I was skeptical..."
Contrast	Highlights a surprising contradiction	"Most experts say X, but the data shows Y..."
Bold Statement	Makes a provocative claim	"X is dead. Here's what's replacing it..."

Step 4: Generate Angles

Create 3-5 unique perspectives on the content:

For each angle:

• Perspective: What viewpoint does this take?
• Approach: How would you develop this angle?
• Target: Who would this appeal to?

Step 5: Generate Questions

Create 5-7 discussion starters:

Depth	Description
Surface	Basic comprehension questions
Medium	Application and analysis questions
Deep	Synthesis and evaluation questions

Step 6: Personalize

Apply user profile:

• Emphasize topics matching user interests
• Adjust complexity to user's expertise level
• Align with user's writing style

Step 7: Write Output

Output JSON with all generated ideas.

Input

Content analysis JSON from media-reviewer containing:

• contentId
• keyThemes
• importantQuotes
• coreIdeas

Output Schema

{
  "contentId": "string",
  "hooks": [
    {
      "text": "What if the key to X isn't Y, but Z?",
      "type": "question"
    },
    {
      "text": "According to new research, 80% of...",
      "type": "statistic"
    }
  ],
  "angles": [
    {
      "perspective": "Skeptic's view",
      "approach": "Challenge the main premise with counterexamples",
      "target": "Readers who question conventional wisdom"
    },
    {
      "perspective": "Beginner's guide",
      "approach": "Break down complex concepts for newcomers",
      "target": "People new to this topic"
    }
  ],
  "questions": [
    {
      "text": "What would happen if we applied this to everyday life?",
      "depth": "medium"
    },
    {
      "text": "How does this change our understanding of X?",
      "depth": "deep"
    }
  ],
  "personalization": {
    "matchedTopics": ["ai", "productivity"],
    "adjustedFor": "intermediate expertise"
  }
}

Quality Guidelines

Good Hooks

• Specific, not generic
• Create curiosity
• Promise value
• Match content tone

Good Angles

• Unique perspective
• Actionable approach
• Clear target audience
• Connected to content themes

Good Questions

• Open-ended (not yes/no)
• Thought-provoking
• Multiple valid answers
• Encourage discussion

Important Rules

1. Always read user profile first - Personalization is key
2. Include all hook types - Variety in approaches
3. Cover all depth levels - Questions for different readers
4. Stay true to content - Ideas must derive from source
5. Be specific - Avoid generic, cookie-cutter ideas