mvp-definer

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams define and scope Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) effectively, ensuring they focus on learning and validating core assumptions rather than just building an incomplete product.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Hypothesis-Driven Development: Guides users through creating a Hypothesis Canvas to clearly define problems, solutions, riskiest assumptions, and success metrics.
• Lean Validation Strategy: Provides a framework for prioritizing assumptions and selecting the most appropriate lean experiment (from interviews to functional MVPs) to test them.
• Scope Management: Offers tools like the "Must/Should/Could/Won't" matrix and the "Least We Can Ship" test to ruthlessly cut scope for the initial release.
• Build-Measure-Learn Cycles: Facilitates structured learning loops by defining what to build, how to measure success, and how to decide on the next steps (persevere, iterate, or pivot).
• Use Case: A startup founder needs to define the scope for their new SaaS product. They use this Skill to articulate their core hypothesis, identify the riskiest assumption (e.g., customer willingness to pay), and decide on the smallest set of features needed to test that assumption, avoiding building unnecessary features.

Quick Start

Use the mvp-definer skill to help me define the hypothesis canvas for a new mobile app that helps users track their daily water intake.