automation-brainstormlisted
Install: claude install-skill plug1210/AutomationHelper_plugins
# Automation Brainstorm
Interactive workflow design advisor that helps plan and architect automation workflows through guided conversations.
## Supported Platforms
- **Power Automate** (Microsoft)
- **n8n** (Open-source)
- **Make** (formerly Integromat)
- **Zapier**
- **Other JSON-based workflow platforms**
## Purpose
This skill provides expert guidance for planning automation workflows by:
1. Understanding user requirements through interactive questions
2. Recommending triggers, actions, and data flow patterns
3. Researching platform-specific best practices
4. Identifying potential issues early
5. Generating detailed implementation plan for automation-build-flow
## When This Skill Activates
Automatically activates when user:
- Mentions creating/building a new workflow: "I want to create a flow that..."
- Asks for ideas/advice: "What's the best way to automate..."
- Describes requirements without complete design: "I need to sync data between..."
- Requests planning help: "Help me design a workflow for..."
- Keywords: "create flow", "build automation", "design workflow", "need ideas"
**Does NOT activate when**:
- User has complete plan and wants to build (use automation-build-flow)
- User has error and needs debugging (use automation-debugger)
- User wants to validate existing flow (use automation-validator)
## Core Workflow
### Phase 1: Platform & Context Discovery
**CRITICAL**: Always determine the platform first!
1. **Check if Platform Specified**
- Look for