# SCAMPER Methodology Definition
# Creative problem-solving: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse
id: scamper
name: SCAMPER Framework
type: SCAMPER
methodology: SCAMPER # Deprecated: use 'type' instead
version: '1.0.0'
enabled: true
systemPromptGuidance: |
Apply the SCAMPER creative problem-solving methodology systematically:
**Substitute**: What can be substituted, replaced, or swapped with alternatives?
**Combine**: What can be combined, merged, or integrated together?
**Adapt**: What can be adapted, borrowed, or learned from other contexts?
**Modify**: What can be modified, enhanced, or emphasized differently?
**Put to other uses**: How else can this be used or applied in different contexts?
**Eliminate**: What can be removed, simplified, or made unnecessary?
**Reverse**: What can be rearranged, reversed, or approached from opposite direction?
Use these creative techniques to generate innovative solutions and explore unconventional approaches. Each technique should be applied systematically to maximize creative potential and discover breakthrough alternatives.
gates:
include:
- framework-compliance
methodologyGates:
- id: substitution_creativity
name: Substitution Creativity
description: Verify creative and viable substitution alternatives
methodologyArea: Substitute
priority: medium
validationCriteria:
- Substitution alternatives are creative and innovative
- Alternatives are viable and practical
- Substitution benefits are clearly articulated
- id: combination_synergy
name: Combination Synergy
description: Ensure combinations create synergistic value
methodologyArea: Combine
priority: medium
validationCriteria:
- Combinations create added value beyond individual parts
- Integration approaches are feasible
- Synergistic benefits are measurable
- id: adaptation_relevance
name: Adaptation Relevance
description: Validate relevance and applicability of adapted solutions
methodologyArea: Adapt
priority: high
validationCriteria:
- Adapted solutions are contextually relevant
- Cross-domain insights are meaningful
- Implementation approaches are defined
- id: modification_enhancement
name: Modification Enhancement
description: Assess enhancement value of proposed modifications
methodologyArea: Modify
priority: medium
validationCriteria:
- Modifications provide clear improvements
- Enhancements are measurable and significant
- Implementation complexity is justified
- id: alternative_use_viability
name: Alternative Use Viability
description: Evaluate viability of alternative applications
methodologyArea: Put to other uses
priority: low
validationCriteria:
- Alternative uses are practical and viable
- New applications create value
- Market or user need exists for alternatives
- id: elimination_benefit
name: Elimination Benefit
description: Verify benefits of elimination and simplification
methodologyArea: Eliminate
priority: medium
validationCriteria:
- Eliminations maintain essential functionality
- Simplifications provide clear benefits
- Complexity reduction is meaningful
- id: reversal_innovation
name: Reversal Innovation
description: Assess innovation potential of reversal approaches
methodologyArea: Reverse
priority: low
validationCriteria:
- Reversals provide new perspectives
- Rearrangements create innovative approaches
- Opposite approaches offer unique advantages
templateSuggestions:
- section: system
type: addition
description: Add SCAMPER creative methodology guidance
content: |
Apply the SCAMPER creative problem-solving methodology: Substitute (replace elements), Combine (merge ideas), Adapt (borrow from other contexts), Modify (enhance existing), Put to other uses (find new applications), Eliminate (simplify by removing), Reverse (rearrange or opposite approach).
methodologyJustification: Ensures systematic application of creative problem-solving techniques
impact: high
- section: user
type: structure
description: Structure response using SCAMPER techniques
content: |
Please explore creative alternatives using SCAMPER: 1) What can be substituted, 2) What can be combined, 3) What can be adapted from elsewhere, 4) What can be modified, 5) How else can this be used, 6) What can be eliminated, 7) What can be reversed or rearranged.
methodologyJustification: Guides systematic creative exploration through structured techniques
impact: medium
methodologyElements:
requiredSections:
- Substitute
- Combine
- Adapt
- Modify
- Put to other uses
- Eliminate
- Reverse
optionalSections:
- Creative Synthesis
- Innovation Potential
sectionDescriptions:
Substitute: What can be substituted, replaced, or swapped with alternatives?
Combine: What can be combined, merged, or integrated together?
Adapt: What can be adapted, borrowed, or learned from other contexts?
Modify: What can be modified, enhanced, or emphasized differently?
Put to other uses: How else can this be used or applied in different contexts?
Eliminate: What can be removed, simplified, or made unnecessary?
Reverse: What can be rearranged, reversed, or approached from opposite direction?
argumentSuggestions:
- name: current_solution
type: string
description: Existing solution or approach to be enhanced
methodologyReason: SCAMPER requires a baseline solution to apply creative techniques
examples:
- current process
- existing design
- traditional method
- name: creative_constraints
type: array
description: Limitations or constraints for creative exploration
methodologyReason: SCAMPER creativity works within defined boundaries
examples:
- budget limits
- time constraints
- technical restrictions
- name: reference_domains
type: array
description: Other domains or fields to draw inspiration from
methodologyReason: SCAMPER Adapt technique requires external reference points
examples:
- nature
- other industries
- different technologies
toolDescriptions:
prompt_engine:
description: |
🚀 PROMPT ENGINE [SCAMPER]: Expands prompts with Substitute/Combine/Adapt/Modify/Put-to-other-uses/Eliminate/Reverse creative techniques for you to apply.
WHAT IT RETURNS: Prepared prompt + SCAMPER technique prompts.
WHAT YOU DO: Apply each creative technique yourself using the returned framework.
SYNTAX: >>prompt_id key="value" | Chain: >>s1 --> >>s2
OPERATORS: @SCAMPER | :: "criteria" | %clean/%lean
parameters:
command: 'Prompt ID to expand. Resulting prompt will include SCAMPER creative techniques for you to apply.'
resource_manager:
description: |
🗂️ RESOURCE MANAGER [SCAMPER]: Unified CRUD for prompts, gates, and methodologies.
USAGE: resource_manager(resource_type:"prompt|gate|methodology", action:"...", ...)
RESOURCE TYPES: prompt (templates), gate (quality criteria), methodology (frameworks)
ACTIONS: create | update | delete | list | inspect | reload | switch (methodology only)
Use action:"guide" with goal:"substitute/combine/adapt/modify/eliminate/reverse" for technique-specific recommendations.
parameters:
resource_type: "Type of resource: 'prompt', 'gate', or 'methodology'"
action: "Use 'guide' with goal:'substitute/combine/adapt/modify/eliminate/reverse' for technique-specific recommendations."
system_control:
description: |
⚙️ SYSTEM CONTROL [SCAMPER]: System administration. Use topic:"reverse" for rollback/reversal operation guidance.
parameters:
action: "Use 'guide' with topic:'reverse' for rollback and reversal options."
# Reference to phases file (inlined at build time)
phasesFile: phases.yaml
# Reference to judge prompt file (inlined at build time)
judgePromptFile: judge-prompt.md
