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OpenCode

Open-source AI assistant platform. Extract the zip file and run install.sh. Great for community-driven workflows.

Prerequisites

  • āœ“OpenCode installed and configured
  • āœ“IdeaTwister zip file (received after purchase)
  • āœ“~30ā€“50 minutes for a full run

Installation

Step 1: Extract the Zip File

Unzip the IdeaTwister file you received. You'll see a folder structure with install.sh and platform-specific files.

Step 2: Run the Install Script (Recommended)

  • Open your terminal and run:
  • cd /path/to/ideatwister-zip
  • ./install.sh
  • When prompted, select OpenCode as your platform.

Step 3: Or Install Manually

  • If you prefer manual setup:
  • 1. Copy the opencode/ folder to ~/.config/opencode/plugins/ideatwister
  • 2. Update your ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json to include the plugin path
  • 3. Run: mkdir -p ~/.ideatwister/runs
  • 4. Restart OpenCode

Verify the Installation

Verify the Installation

  • In OpenCode, type:
  • use skill ideatwister
  • Should list the available commands.

Your First Run

> /ideatwister I want to build a B2B tool for accountants managing invoices [Pipeline runs through all phases...] āœ… Pipeline Complete Variations: 49 High conviction (8+): 5 Time elapsed: 44 minutes šŸ“Š Dashboard: ~/.ideatwister/runs/accountant-invoice-tool-2026-04-24/dashboard.html

All Available Commands

/ideatwister <idea>

Run the full pipeline.

/ideatwister list

List all past runs.

/ideatwister open <slug>

Open the dashboard.

/ideatwister variations <slug>

Browse all variations.

/ideatwister dive <slug> <variation>

Deep dive on a specific variation.

/ideatwister help

Show all available commands.

Known Limitations

  • ā€¢Browser open: Path is printed; open manually in your browser.
  • ā€¢Web search: Depends on OpenCode's browser tool availability.
  • ā€¢Sequential execution: Runs phases sequentially.
  • ā€¢Auto-updates: OpenCode auto-updates the plugin on restart.

Troubleshooting

Plugin not loading

  • Verify the plugin line in opencode.json:
  • {"plugin": ["ideatwister@git+https://github.com/ideatwist/ideatwister-engine.git"]}
  • Restart OpenCode.

Data store not found

  • bash scripts/init-store.sh

opencode.json not found

  • Create it in ~/.config/opencode/ or your project root:
  • {"plugin": ["ideatwister@git+https://github.com/ideatwist/ideatwister-engine.git"]}

Updating

To update, download the latest version from your account and run the install script again, or manually replace the files in ~/.config/opencode/plugins/ideatwister

Uninstalling

  • Remove the plugin path from ~/.config/opencode/opencode.json
  • rm -rf ~/.config/opencode/plugins/ideatwister
  • Restart OpenCode.
  • Your data in ~/.ideatwister/ is preserved.

Your data in ~/.ideatwister/ is preserved after uninstalling.

Next Steps

  1. Run your first idea through the pipeline
  2. Open the dashboard in your browser
  3. Browse all 50+ variations with scores
  4. Deep dive on the ones that look promising