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devlyn:ideate

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Extract a verifiable spec from a user's idea by driving the conversation with focused questions. Output is a single-feature `spec.md` + `spec.expected.json` that `/devlyn:resolve --spec` consumes directly. Use when the user has an idea but not a spec, or wants AI to elicit the missing engineering context. Modes — default (single spec, AI drives Q&A), `--quick` (assume-and-confirm from one-line goal), `--from-spec <path>` (normalize external spec), `--project` (plan.md index + N specs). Optional in the pipeline — `/devlyn:resolve` works standalone via free-form mode for users who skip ideate.
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From the source SKILL.md

Spec-elicitation surface for users who have ideas but not engineering specifications. AI drives the conversation with focused questions until a structurally-valid, verifiable spec exists. Output consumed directly by /devlyn:resolve --spec.

DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR="${CLAUDE_SKILL_DIR:-__DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR__}"
if [ "$DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR" = "__DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR__" ] || [ ! -d "$DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR/../_shared" ]; then
  echo "BLOCKED:shared-dir-unresolved: $DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR/../_shared" >&2
  exit 1
fi
DEVLYN_SHARED_DIR="$(cd "$DEVLYN_SKILL_DIR/../_shared" && pwd)"
if [ ! -f "$DEVLYN_SHARED_DIR/spec-verify-check.py" ]; then
…

What this skill does

devlyn:ideate is a community-contributed Claude Code skill in the general-misc sub-category. It ships as a SKILL.md file that Claude Code auto-discovers under ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate/ and loads when your prompt matches the skill's trigger.

When to invoke it: Use when the user has an idea but not a spec, or wants AI to elicit the missing engineering context. Modes — default (single spec, AI drives Q&A), `--quick` (assume-and-confirm from one-line goal), `--from-spec <path>` (normalize external spec), `--project` (plan.

Who uses this skill

The devlyn:ideate Claude Code skill is built for Claude Code users and developers across all disciplines looking for general-purpose AI assistance. It's part of ClaudSkills (also referred to as Claude Skills or Claude Code Skills) — the open community-curated registry of 196,000+ SKILL.md files for Anthropic's Claude Code agent and the wider Claude ecosystem (Claude API, Claude Agent SDK).

How to install

Free

Manual install (2 steps)

mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate
curl -L https://claudskills.com/skills/devlyn-ideate/SKILL.md \
  -o ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate/SKILL.md

Or just download SKILL.md directly and drop it into ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate/. Claude Code auto-discovers it on next session.

Skills live at ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate/SKILL.md on macOS/Linux, or %USERPROFILE%\.claude\skills\devlyn-ideate\SKILL.md on Windows. See the full install guide for step-by-step instructions.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install the devlyn:ideate Claude Code skill?
Install via the ClaudSkills desktop app (one click) or copy SKILL.md from the source repository to ~/.claude/skills/devlyn-ideate/SKILL.md and restart Claude Code. Both flows are detailed at claudskills.com/install/.
What does the devlyn:ideate skill do?
Extract a verifiable spec from a user's idea by driving the conversation with focused questions. Output is a single-feature `spec.md` + `spec.expected.json` that `/devlyn:resolve --spec` consumes directly. Use when the user has an idea but not a spec, or wants AI to elicit the missing engineering context. Modes — default (single spec, AI drives Q&A), `--quick` (assume-and-confirm from one-line goal), `--from-spec <path>` (normalize external spec), `--project` (plan.md index + N specs). Optional in the pipeline — `/devlyn:resolve` works standalone via free-form mode for users who skip ideate.
Is this skill free to install?
Yes. ClaudSkills is an open registry — every skill keeps its source repository's license, and manual install via copy is free. ClaudSkills Pro ($9/mo, $79/yr, or $149 one-time) adds one-click install via the desktop app and a multi-signal Quality Score.
When should I use the devlyn:ideate skill?
Use devlyn:ideate when your Claude Code task falls under the General category — specifically in the general misc area. Claude Code auto-discovers installed skills and invokes the right one based on the task description, so you can also ask Claude directly (e.g. "use devlyn:ideate" or describe the task and let Claude pick). Browse related skills at /category/general/.
What is a Claude Code skill and how does the devlyn:ideate skill fit in?
A Claude Code skill is a SKILL.md file that lives under ~/.claude/skills/<name>/ and tells the Claude Code CLI agent how to perform a specific task (instructions, prompts, allowed tools). Skills are auto-discovered at session start. devlyn:ideate is one of 67,000+ skills indexed in the open ClaudSkills catalog, classified under the General category. Learn more at /learn/what-is-a-claude-skill/.

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fysoul17. (2026). devlyn:ideate [Claude Code skill]. ClaudSkills. https://claudskills.com/skills/devlyn-ideate/
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@misc{devlyn-ideate-2026,
  author    = {fysoul17},
  title     = {devlyn:ideate [Claude Code skill]},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {ClaudSkills},
  url       = {https://claudskills.com/skills/devlyn-ideate/}
}

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