idea-validator

Coordinate parallel market, competitive, and feasibility research for startup idea validation.

310|45|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory --skill idea-validator-mathews-tom
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: idea-validator
Source: https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory/tree/main/skills/idea-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory --skill idea-validator-mathews-tom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamline comprehensive startup idea validation by coordinating parallel research, JTBD analysis, Lean Canvas construction, and a structured verdict.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 1: Input intake & classification to extract core problem, customer, and value hypotheses.
  • Phase 2: Lean Canvas construction covering all nine boxes with assessment notes.
  • Phase 3: Jobs-to-be-Done analysis including functional, emotional, and social jobs.
  • Phase 4: Parallel research delegation to Market, Competitive, and Feasibility agents.
  • Phase 5: SWOT/PESTLE integration to frame external and internal context.
  • Phase 6: Integrated validation scoring across six dimensions with a final verdict.
  • Phase 7: Comprehensive validation report for decision-making and experimentation.

Quick Start

Provide a startup idea and context to trigger the end-to-end validation workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-validator

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a startup idea using Lean Canvas and JTBD analysis?▼

Idea validation integrates Lean Canvas and JTBD analysis to evaluate startup viability. It extracts problem and value hypotheses, maps functional and emotional jobs, and coordinates parallel market research to produce a final structured verdict.

What is the best way to run competitive and market research for early-stage product concepts?▼

Market and competitive research for early-stage concepts requires parallel research delegation across multiple dimensions. It integrates SWOT and PESTLE frameworks to frame external context, ensuring a comprehensive viability assessment for your business plan.

Can I use structured frameworks like SWOT and PESTLE for business plan pivot assessment?▼

SWOT and PESTLE frameworks support business plan pivot assessment by framing internal capabilities and external market factors. Combined with integrated validation scoring across six dimensions, they produce a structured viability verdict for pivoting decisions.

How do I generate a final validation report for a feature idea?▼

Generating a validation report for a feature idea requires integrated validation scoring across six dimensions. The process synthesizes feasibility research and Lean Canvas construction into a comprehensive final report that delivers a clear verdict for decision-making.

Does idea validation scoring work for early-stage product concepts without existing market data?▼

Idea validation scoring works for early-stage product concepts by orchestrating parallel market research to gather context. It applies Lean Canvas and JTBD frameworks to extract hypotheses, enabling a structured viability assessment even without pre-existing data.