ljg-rank

Decompose a domain into irreducible generative factors and validate them.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-rank-zizhenchen47-oss
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Skill: ljg-rank
Source: https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills/tree/main/ljg-rank
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-rank-zizhenchen47-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a messy field into a small set of real generating forces. It helps you move from vague summaries like "these are the key points" to a sharper answer to "what actually drives every observed phenomenon here?"

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Irreducible decomposition: Identifies the smallest independent set of generators that can explain the whole domain.
  • Four-part validation: Checks generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power so the result is not just a neat theory but a usable one.
  • Narrative output: Writes the analysis as a readable essay that leads the reader from confusion to a compact mental model.
  • Use case: Apply it when you want to understand a market, a product category, a social behavior pattern, or any complex system by collapsing many surface symptoms into a few underlying causes.

Quick Start

Ask the ljg-rank skill to analyze a domain, identify its irreducible generators, test them against the four criteria, and save the finished rank essay as a Markdown note.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-rank

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

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How do I decompose a complex domain into its irreducible drivers?▼

Domain decomposition into irreducible drivers requires identifying the smallest independent set of generators that explain all observed surface phenomena. This approach validates generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power to produce a reliable mental model.

What is irreducible decomposition in domain analysis?▼

Irreducible decomposition in domain analysis is the process of collapsing many surface symptoms into a few underlying generating forces. It shifts analysis from listing key points to identifying what actually drives every observed phenomenon within a complex system.

Can I use this approach for organizational behavior and product systems?▼

Yes, irreducible decomposition applies to organizational behavior, product systems, market analysis, and conceptual research. It reduces any complex system or social behavior pattern into a compact set of independent drivers.

How do I validate the predictive power of identified generative factors?▼

Validating the predictive power of generative factors involves checking them against four criteria: generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power. This ensures the resulting theory is compact and usable rather than just a neat summary.

What is the best way to analyze a market using independent generators?▼

The best way to analyze a market using independent generators is to test potential forces against four validation criteria and write the result as a narrative essay. This produces a readable mental model stored as a Markdown note.

When should I not use irreducible decomposition for analysis?▼

Irreducible decomposition is not suitable when you need exhaustive feature lists or detailed step-by-step process documentation rather than underlying drivers. It focuses on collapsing surface phenomena into a compact mental model, not mapping every operational detail.