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Description
Generate unlimited business ideas with validation frameworks, market filters, and viability scoring.
README (SKILL.md)
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.
~/business-ideas/
├── ideas.md # HOT: generated ideas with scores
├── favorites.md # WARM: ideas user marked for exploration
├── filters.md # User's default filters and preferences
└── archive/ # COLD: rejected or explored ideas
Quick Reference
| Topic | File |
|---|---|
| Memory setup | memory-template.md |
| 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:
- 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 \x3Cslug> if user confirms:
business— Strategy and planningstartup— Launch and scaleindie-hacker— Bootstrap and grow solo
Feedback
- If useful:
clawhub star business-ideas - Stay updated:
clawhub sync
Usage Guidance
This skill appears internally consistent and does not request credentials or install code. Before installing, note that it will create and modify files in ~/business-ideas/ (ideas.md, favorites.md, filters.md, archive) and may write to them automatically as part of its workflow — if you prefer, change the configured memory path or review files it creates. Because it’s instruction-only, there are no external downloads, but you should still: (1) confirm you want local persistence in your home directory, (2) back up any existing files that might be overwritten, and (3) review the SKILL.md and memory-template to ensure naming/location conventions meet your privacy/organization preferences.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: business-ideas
Version: 1.0.0
The skill bundle is designed to help an AI agent generate and manage business ideas. All files, including `SKILL.md`, `frameworks.md`, `validation.md`, and `memory-template.md`, contain instructions and content directly related to this purpose. The `SKILL.md` provides detailed operational rules for the agent, but these are task-specific and do not exhibit characteristics of prompt injection aimed at subverting the agent for malicious activities. The `memory-template.md` includes standard shell commands (`mkdir`, `touch`) to set up the skill's working directory, which are confined to `~/business-ideas/` and are not indicative of unauthorized file system access or command execution. There is no evidence of data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms, or other malicious intent.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name/description match the behavior: frameworks, validation steps, scoring, and memory storage are all consistent with generating and tracking business ideas. There are no unexpected external services, binaries, or credentials requested that would be unrelated to the stated purpose.
Instruction Scope
Instructions are narrowly scoped to generating ideas and maintaining local memory files under ~/business-ideas/. They explicitly instruct the agent to create, append, move, and read files (ideas.md, favorites.md, filters.md). This is expected for a persistent idea tracker, but it does mean the agent will perform file I/O in your home directory and may update memory 'proactively' as described.
Install Mechanism
No install specification or external downloads are present — the skill is instruction-only. That minimizes risk from arbitrary code installation.
Credentials
No environment variables, credentials, or external config paths are requested. The skill does not ask for tokens, API keys, or unrelated secrets, which is proportionate to its purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill persists state by creating and modifying files under ~/business-ideas/. always is false (not force-installed), but because model invocation is enabled by default the agent could update those local files autonomously when invoked. This is expected for a memory-backed skill but is a persistence capability the user should be aware of.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install business-ideas - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/business-ideas - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Business Ideas?
Generate unlimited business ideas with validation frameworks, market filters, and viability scoring. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 939 downloads so far.
How do I install Business Ideas?
Run "/install business-ideas" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Business Ideas free?
Yes, Business Ideas is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Business Ideas support?
Business Ideas is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (linux, darwin, win32).
Who created Business Ideas?
It is built and maintained by Iván (@ivangdavila); the current version is v1.0.0.
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