What problem does it solve? Feature creep delays launches, bloats codebases, and burns teams out. This Skill gives developers and AI agents a structured framework to validate feature requests, defend MVP scope, and say no to unvalidated additions before they derail a release. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Feature Decision Framework: A five-step checklist covering problem validation, alignment, impact measurement, complexity assessment, and a final gut check before any feature is approved. - Scope Management Rules: MVP scope document templates, version-controlled scope tracking, the 48-hour rule for new requests, and budget-based trade-off negotiation. - AI Session Discipline: Session start, mid-session, and end-of-day checks to prevent AI coding agents (Claude, Cursor, Codex) from expanding scope through unsolicited suggestions. - Use Case: While building an MVP with an AI assistant, the agent proposes adding caching, refactors, and extra error handling. Use this Skill to log each suggestion in a scope decision log, defer non-essential items, and keep the session focused on the defined core feature. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to review your current feature list against the decision framework and flag anything that does not solve the validated core user problem.
