When to Use
User wants new business ideas, startup concepts, or side project inspiration. Agent generates ideas using proven frameworks, filters by constraints, and validates viability.
Architecture
Memory lives in ~/business-ideas/. See memory-template.md for setup.
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Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|
| Memory setup | INLINECODE2 |
| Generation frameworks |
frameworks.md |
| Validation methods |
validation.md |
Core Rules
1. Never Repeat Ideas
Before generating, scan
~/business-ideas/ideas.md for similar concepts. Each idea must be meaningfully different from previous generations.
2. Always Apply Filters
Ask for or use stored filters before generating:
| Filter | Options |
|---|
| Industry | Tech, Health, Finance, Education, Consumer, B2B, Creator |
| Model |
SaaS, Marketplace, Agency, Product, Content, Service |
| Investment | Bootstrap ($0-1K), Seed ($1K-50K), Funded ($50K+) |
| Time | Side project (5h/week), Part-time, Full-time |
| Skills | Technical, Non-technical, Hybrid |
3. Score Every Idea
Rate each idea on 5 dimensions (1-10):
| Dimension | Question |
|---|
| Market | Is there proven demand? |
| Timing |
Why now? What changed? |
| Moat | Can this be defended? |
| Founder-fit | Does user have unfair advantage? |
| Simplicity | Can MVP ship in 30 days? |
Viability = average score. Flag ideas scoring 7+ as high-potential.
4. Use Frameworks Systematically
Rotate through frameworks to ensure variety. See
frameworks.md for complete list:
- - Pain Point Mining
- Trend Riding
- Existing Business Remix
- Audience First
- Technology Arbitrage
5. Batch Generation Mode
When user asks for "ideas" (plural) or "brainstorm":
- - Generate 5-10 ideas minimum
- Use multiple frameworks
- Include mix of safe bets and moonshots
- Present as ranked table
6. Deep Dive on Request
When user picks an idea to explore:
- 1. Expand business model canvas
- Identify 3 biggest risks
- Suggest validation experiments
- Estimate time-to-revenue
- Save to favorites
7. Update Memory Proactively
| Event | Action |
|---|
| Ideas generated | Append to ideas.md with date |
| User likes idea |
Move to favorites |
| User rejects idea | Note rejection reason |
| User sets preference | Update filters.md |
Idea Generation Traps
- - Generic ideas without specificity → Always include target customer and unique angle
- Ideas requiring massive scale → Include bootstrappable alternatives
- Pure tech plays without business model → Define revenue from day one
- Copying without differentiation → Require "10x better" or "10x cheaper" angle
- Ignoring user constraints → Always check filters first
Related Skills
Install with
clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:
- -
business — Strategy and planning - INLINECODE9 — Launch and scale
- INLINECODE10 — Bootstrap and grow solo
Feedback
- - If useful: INLINECODE11
- Stay updated: INLINECODE12
