Gsd Explore
open-gsd/gsd-core
Socratic ideation and idea routing — think through ideas before committing to plans
Generate and operationalize improvement ideas for projects. An agent skill from DavidWells/markdown-magic.
Install Idea Wizard
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a claude-codeProject install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizard --agent claude-codeProject scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .claude/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.
Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .claude/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.Claude Code copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$skill-installer install https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizardType this inside Codex. $skill-installer <name> installs a curated skill from openai/skills. The installer writes to $CODEX_HOME/skills (default ~/.codex/skills). Restart Codex if the skill does not show up.
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a codexProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.codex/skills/.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizard --agent codexProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .agents/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .agents/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.agents/skills/ instead of .agents/skills for a personal install.
Codex skills documentation · loads skills from .agents/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .agents/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.Codex copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a cursorProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.cursor/skills/.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizard --agent cursorProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .cursor/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .cursor/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.cursor/skills/ instead of .cursor/skills for a personal install.
Cursor skills documentation · loads skills from .cursor/skills/, .agents/skills/, .claude/skills/, .codex/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .cursor/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.Cursor copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gemini skills install https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git --path .agents/skills/idea-wizard--scope user (default) or --scope workspace; --path is the subfolder of the repo that holds the skill; --consent skips the security confirmation prompt.
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a gemini-cliProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.gemini/skills/.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizard --agent gemini-cliProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .gemini/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .gemini/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.gemini/skills/ instead of .gemini/skills for a personal install, then run /skills reload.
Gemini CLI skills documentation · loads skills from .gemini/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .gemini/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.Gemini CLI copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizardInstalls for Copilot at project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Preview a skill first with gh skill preview. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a github-copilotProject install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.copilot/skills/.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .github/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .github/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.copilot/skills/ instead of .github/skills for a personal install. Commit .github/skills so cloud agent and code review can use it.
GitHub Copilot skills documentation · loads skills from .github/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .github/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.GitHub Copilot copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
$ npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a opencodeOpenCode documents no install command of its own. Project install goes to .agents/skills/; add -g for ~/.config/opencode/skills/.
$ gh skill install DavidWells/markdown-magic idea-wizard --agent opencodeProject scope by default (.agents/skills/); add --scope user for a personal install.
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic.git skills-src && mkdir -p .opencode/skills && cp -r skills-src/.agents/skills/idea-wizard .opencode/skills/idea-wizard && rm -rf skills-srcUse ~/.config/opencode/skills/ instead of .opencode/skills for a personal install.
OpenCode skills documentation · loads skills from .opencode/skills/, .claude/skills/, .agents/skills/
Install the "idea-wizard" agent skill from https://github.com/DavidWells/markdown-magic/tree/master/.agents/skills/idea-wizard into .opencode/skills/idea-wizard/ in this project. Copy the whole folder (SKILL.md and every file beside it), keep the folder name "idea-wizard", then confirm the skill loads.OpenCode copies the folder itself, the same result as the manual copy. Check what it changed before you commit it.
Facts
- Skill name
idea-wizard- GitHub stars
- 871
- Token cost
- ~1.1k tokens
- SKILL.md length
- 132 words
- Files
- 5 (incl. references)
- Skills in repo
- 1
- Repo updated
- First seen
- Licence
- None found
At a glance
Generate and operationalize improvement ideas for projects. An agent skill from DavidWells/markdown-magic.
- Brainstorming features
- SKILL.md covers Quick Start, THE EXACT PROMPTS, Commands and Anti-Patterns, plus 1 more section
- Calls jq
- Planning improvements
What it does
Idea Wizard is an agent skill from DavidWells/markdown-magic. Generate and operationalize improvement ideas for projects. Use when brainstorming features, planning improvements, creating beads from ideas, or "what should we build next".
Its SKILL.md is about 1.1k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 5 other files, including reference files (for example `references/BEADS.md`, `references/EXAMPLES.md` and `references/PHASES.md`).
It sits in Agent Workflows, covering Brainstorming. The repository describes itself as: 💫 Automatically format markdown files via comment blocks using source code, external data & custom transforms.
When your agent uses it
- Brainstorming features
- Planning improvements
- Creating beads from ideas
- What should we build next
Example prompts
- “what should we build next”
- “/idea-wizard”
What it can do on your machine
Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit f6cd8c0. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.
Tool permissions
Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.
From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.
Runs code
Shell commands in SKILL.md call:
jq
From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.
Network
No URLs in SKILL.md.
From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.
Credentials
Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.
From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.
Context cost
Idea Wizard loads about 1.1k tokens when it runs, and up to ~4.7k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 47 tokens; SKILL.md has 132 words of instructions outside code blocks.
Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.
Safety
Auto-check passed
The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.
Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.
SKILL.md
Without a licence we can't republish the file, so here is its outline and opening line. It has 132 words (~1,094 tokens).
- name
- idea-wizard
- version
- unknown
Files
SKILL.md and 4 other files (references) in .agents/skills/idea-wizard of DavidWells/markdown-magic.
- SKILL.md
- references/BEADS.md
- references/EXAMPLES.md
- references/PHASES.md
- references/RUBRIC.md
Open the folder on GitHubat commit f6cd8c0
Compare with similar skills
Idea Wizard next to the 5 skills that share the most tags, products or categories with it. Stars are the repository's; “used in” counts other GitHub owners with a copy.
| Skill | Stars | Used in | Tokens | Auto-check | Licence | Repo updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Wizard this skillDavidWells/markdown-magic | 871 | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | None | |
| Gsd Exploreopen-gsd/gsd-core | 10k | 2 repos | ~176 | Automated safety check: Notes | MIT | |
| Youtube Ideationericrisco/rsc-harness | 156 | — | ~3k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| BrainstormingxenitV1/Antigravity-Workflows | 130 | — | ~1.1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Yao Bayesian Skillyaojingang/yao-open-skills | 1.3k | — | ~956 | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT | |
| Yao Gametheory Skillyaojingang/yao-open-skills | 1.3k | — | ~1k | Automated safety check: Pass | MIT |
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Questions about Idea Wizard
What does Idea Wizard do?
Generate and operationalize improvement ideas for projects. An agent skill from DavidWells/markdown-magic. Idea Wizard is an agent skill from DavidWells/markdown-magic. Generate and operationalize improvement ideas for projects.
When should I use Idea Wizard?
Idea Wizard fits situations like: brainstorming features; planning improvements; creating beads from ideas; what should we build next.
How do I install Idea Wizard in Claude Code?
Run `npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/idea-wizard in DavidWells/markdown-magic) into .claude/skills/idea-wizard in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.
How do I install Idea Wizard in Codex?
Run `npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (.agents/skills/idea-wizard in DavidWells/markdown-magic) into .agents/skills/idea-wizard in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.
Can I use Idea Wizard in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?
Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add DavidWells/markdown-magic --skill idea-wizard -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/idea-wizard, .gemini/skills/idea-wizard, .github/skills/idea-wizard and .opencode/skills/idea-wizard in your project.
What does Idea Wizard need to run?
Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Idea Wizard needs the command-line tools its instructions call (jq).
Does Idea Wizard access the network?
SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.
Is Idea Wizard safe to install?
Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.
What licence does Idea Wizard use?
No licence was found for Idea Wizard or its repository. Without one, default copyright applies: ask the author before reusing or redistributing it.
How many tokens does Idea Wizard use?
About 1.1k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 4.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3.6k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.
What are the alternatives to Idea Wizard?
Skills that share tags, products or a category with Idea Wizard: Gsd Explore (open-gsd/gsd-core, 10k stars), Youtube Ideation (ericrisco/rsc-harness, 156 stars), Brainstorming (xenitV1/Antigravity-Workflows, 130 stars) and Yao Bayesian Skill (yaojingang/yao-open-skills, 1.3k stars). The comparison table on this page puts their stars, adoption, token cost, safety result and licence side by side.
Who maintains Idea Wizard?
DavidWells (a GitHub user) maintains it in DavidWells/markdown-magic, which has 871 GitHub stars. The repository was last updated on July 27, 2026.
Source: DavidWells/markdown-magic on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.