idea-scout
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Deep, autonomous domain decomposition and landscape research for any idea or problem statement. Takes a raw idea (from one sentence to a paragraph) and runs a 6-phase research process: decomposes the idea into problem space, target users, domain, adjacent domains, and assumed solution direction; performs exhaustive parallel web research on current state of the art, key players, recent momentum, technical foundations, and user sentiment; synthesizes gaps, blind spots, friction points, challenges, and opportunities; maps 3-5 distinct solution directions with feasibility and differentiation analysis; runs contrarian and timing checks including cross-domain analogies; and scores all findings by confidence level with full source attribution. Outputs a structured research dossier to /docs/idea-scout/. Use this skill whenever the user has a raw idea they want explored before building, wants to understand a problem landscape, needs domain research, or wants to validate whether an idea is worth pursuing. Triggers on: 'scout this idea', 'research this idea', 'explore this concept', 'what's the landscape for', 'idea-scout', 'is this worth building', 'what exists for', 'explore the space of', 'I have an idea for', 'help me understand the landscape', 'what's out there for', 'domain research for', 'validate this idea'.
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- ychampion/ystacktheir own version, first seen Nov 15, 2026
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- ychampion/ystack★ 4same name
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