After purchase, you'll receive a zip file. Each platform has a dedicated installation guide with step-by-step instructions. Click on your platform above to see the full guide.

Quick Setup Options:

Automatic (Recommended):

1. Unzip the file you received
2. Run ./install.sh in your terminal
3. The script auto-detects your tools and installs everything

Manual Setup:

1. Unzip the file
2. Follow the manual installation steps in your platform's guide
3. Place files in the appropriate folders for your platform

Step 3: Run Your First Idea

Once installed, you'll have access to the /ideatwister command. Type your idea and let the engine generate 50+ variations.

/ideatwister I want to build a niche job board for remote accountants

What happens next:

Phase 1: Your idea is expanded into a structured brief (~2 min)
Phase 2: The engine researches the market (~5 min)
Phases 3-4: 15 transformation lenses run in parallel, generating 50+ variations (~25 min)
Phase 5: Each variation is scored across 5 commercial dimensions (~10 min)
Phase 6: An interactive HTML dashboard is generated (~5 min)

Total time: ~40 minutes (can be interrupted and resumed)

Step 4: View Your Dashboard

After the pipeline completes, you'll get a path to your interactive HTML dashboard. Open it in your browser.

~/.ideatwister/runs/remote-accountant-job-board-2026-04-24/dashboard.html

Your dashboard includes:

✓ All 50+ variations with titles, one-liners, and descriptions
✓ Confidence scores across 5 dimensions (0-10 scale)
✓ Market research for each variation
✓ Go-to-market sketches for high-scoring ideas
✓ Filterable & searchable - find what you want instantly
✓ Shareable - send the HTML file to anyone, no login required

Step 5: Explore Your Variations

Once you've reviewed the variations, you can start validating the ones that look most promising. Check the 30-day action plan included in each variation to begin.

Need Help?

Can't find your platform?

We support 6 platforms. If you're using something else, check the full platform list to see if your tool is listed.

Installation stuck?

Each platform guide has a troubleshooting section. Go to your platform's page and scroll down to find common issues and solutions.

What's the scoring system?

Each variation is scored on 5 dimensions (Buyer Urgency, Market Proof, Solo Executable, Revenue Speed, and Defensibility) on a granular 0–10 scale. Read the scoring guide within the zip file you received.

How long does a full run take?

Typically 30–50 minutes depending on your machine and network. You can interrupt and resume - just run the same command again.

Ready to start?

Pick your platform above and follow the installation guide. You'll be running your first idea in under 5 minutes.

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