hooked-ux

Design habit-forming product loops using the Hook Model framework.

Updated Jun 27, 2026
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Skill: hooked-ux
Source: https://github.com/rachmadideni/ai-staff-assistant/tree/main/.agents/skills/hooked-ux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rachmadideni/ai-staff-assistant --skill hooked-ux-rachmadideni

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What problem does it solve? Users sign up but never return, and teams lack a structured way to diagnose why engagement stalls. This Skill applies Nir Eyal's Hook Model (Trigger, Action, Variable Reward, Investment) to audit, score, and improve product engagement loops so usage becomes habitual rather than dependent on constant reminders. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Four-Phase Loop Audit: Evaluate triggers, actions, variable rewards, and investments with a 0-10 scoring rubric and concrete fixes to reach 10/10. - Habit Testing Framework: Apply the 5% habitual-user rule, identify the Habit Path, and diagnose which Hook phase is failing. - Ethics Evaluation: Use the Manipulation Matrix and dark-pattern checklists to ensure engagement mechanics serve users rather than exploit them. - Use Case: A PM notices users churn after onboarding. Run the onboarding audit checklist to find that investment is requested before the first reward, then reorder the flow and add a variable reward to the first session. ## Quick Start Audit my product's onboarding flow using the Hook Model and score each phase from 0 to 10 with specific improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions about hooked-ux

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How do I design a habit-forming product loop?▼

Structure the experience around four phases: an external or internal trigger, the simplest possible action, a variable reward, and a user investment that loads the next trigger. Repeat cycles until usage shifts from prompted to automatic.

How do I measure whether users have formed a habit?▼

Apply the 5% rule: a habit is forming when at least 5% of active users engage frequently without external prompts. Identify habitual users, map their Habit Path of key actions, and interview them to find the internal emotional trigger.

What is the difference between internal and external triggers?▼

External triggers are environmental cues like notifications and emails, while internal triggers are emotions such as boredom, loneliness, or FOMO. The goal is to migrate users from external to internal triggers within roughly 30 days.

When should I not use the Hook Model?▼

Avoid it when the product does not genuinely improve lives, targets vulnerable populations like children or addiction-prone users, or when the business model depends on user regret. Use the Manipulation Matrix to check whether you are a Facilitator or a Dealer.

Why do users stop engaging after the novelty wears off?▼

Predictable rewards cause dopamine habituation, so engagement drops once novelty fades. Add variability across tribe, hunt, and self reward types, and check whether investment is loading the next trigger to sustain the loop.