Turn a vague idea into a precise bet.
Refinement tightens the customer, the problem, and the outcome — so the score that follows measures a sharp wedge, not a sentence.
The job
A vague idea scores low not because it's bad — but because no one can tell what it actually is.
Refinement gives you the language to describe an idea precisely: which customer, which moment, which outcome — so scoring measures fit, not ambiguity.
You bring
- A rough first-pass idea or generated candidate
- A score that came back low (or a gut sense it's vague)
- Multiple framings you can't decide between
Gaplyze creates
- A sharper customer + problem + outcome triple
- Sibling candidate(s) that can be compared and re-scored
- Lineage back to the original so you can compare gain
Live preview
A vague idea, sharpened in one pass.
The same idea, refined. Notice the score isn't magic — it's a consequence of the sharper framing.
Before refinement
ScoreDeficientA productivity app for teams
Customer
Teams that want to be more productive
Problem
Too many tools, not enough focus
Outcome
More productive teams
After refinement
ScoreElevatedAsync-First Standup OS for Distributed Eng Teams
Customer
Eng managers leading 8-30 person distributed teams across 3+ time zones
Problem
Standups happen across Slack, Notion, Jira, and video — managers spend hours every week reconciling status
Outcome
One reconciled async standup feed; managers reclaim 4-5 hrs/week
Example data — refinement output varies per starting candidate.
Decision unlocked
You leave knowing which version of the idea is worth your next 12 months.
See exactly which framing variable moved the score
Decide whether to ship the sharper version or test more variants
Stop arguing with yourself about whether the idea is real
Where it fits
Between generation and scoring.
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Refinement is included from the first session.
No credit card. Refine, compare, and re-score as many candidates as you want.
FAQ
Refinement questions answered.
What does Idea Refinement actually change?
It tightens the wedge — the customer, the problem, and the outcome — so the next step (scoring) measures a precise bet, not a vague hunch.
When should I refine vs just score?
Refine when the customer or outcome feels vague, when you have multiple framings to compare, or when an early score came back lower than expected and you want to retest a sharper version.
Does refinement lose the original idea?
No. Every refinement keeps lineage to the original framing. You can compare before-and-after and revert if the refined version doesn't outperform.
How many refinements can I make?
As many as you need. Each refinement is captured as a sibling candidate you can score, star, or discard.
Does the refined idea automatically re-score?
No — the score is always under your control. Refinement produces a new candidate; you decide when to send it to scoring.
Can I refine multiple ideas in the same session?
Yes. The refinement workspace is portfolio-aware — refine across a set, compare siblings, and pick the strongest framing.
Stop scoring vague ideas. Sharpen first.
Refine the customer, the problem, and the outcome — then watch the score reflect a real bet.