---
name: brainstorming
description: Socratic questioning protocol + user communication.
category: tools
version: 4.1.0-fractal
layer: master-skill
---

# Brainstorming & Communication Protocol

> **MANDATORY:** Use for complex/vague requests, new features, updates.

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## 🛑 SOCRATIC GATE (ENFORCEMENT)

## 🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)

### 1. [When to Trigger](./sub-skills/when-to-trigger.md)
### 2. [🚫 MANDATORY: 3 Questions Before Implementation](./sub-skills/mandatory-3-questions-before-implementation.md)
### 3. [Core Principles](./sub-skills/core-principles.md)
### 4. [Question Generation Process](./sub-skills/question-generation-process.md)
### 5. [Question Format (MANDATORY)](./sub-skills/question-format-mandatory.md)
### 6. [PRIORITY **DECISION POINT**](./sub-skills/priority-decision-point.md)
### 7. [Status Board Format](./sub-skills/status-board-format.md)
### 8. [Status Icons](./sub-skills/status-icons.md)
### 9. [Error Response Pattern](./sub-skills/error-response-pattern.md)
### 10. [Error Categories](./sub-skills/error-categories.md)
### 11. [Completion Structure](./sub-skills/completion-structure.md)