prd-v01-user-value-articulation

Convert validated pain points into value hypotheses with evidence tiers.

193|9|Updated Jul 10, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/mattgierhart/PRD-driven-context-engineering --skill prd-v01-user-value-articulation
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Skill: prd-v01-user-value-articulation
Source: https://github.com/mattgierhart/PRD-driven-context-engineering/tree/main/.claude/skills/prd-v01-user-value-articulation
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mattgierhart/PRD-driven-context-engineering --skill prd-v01-user-value-articulation

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill translates validated pain points into concrete, evidence-backed user value hypotheses to power PRD workflows and enable precise prioritization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Workflow position: Problem Framing → User Value Articulation → v0.2 Market Definition.
  • Inputs/Outputs: Accept CFD-IDs from Problem Framing and output CFD entries tagged as value hypotheses with evidence tiers.
  • Core artifacts: Applies the Core Output Template, uses Pain → Value transformation rules, and enforces the Value Evidence Tier Hierarchy for decision-ready results.
  • Bundled resources: Provides references templates (e.g., transformation examples) and value-statement guidelines to accelerate handoff.

Quick Start

Input CFD-IDs from Problem Framing and generate value statements and CFD entries for the v0.1 Spark.

Frequently Asked Questions about prd-v01-user-value-articulation

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert validated pain points into value hypotheses for a PRD?▼

Value articulation translates validated pain points into concrete value statements by mapping them across four dimensions: time savings, monetary impact, risk reduction, and capability expansion, producing evidence-backed hypotheses for product requirements documents.

What is a value hypothesis in product management and how does it use evidence tiers?▼

A value hypothesis in product management is a structured statement articulating how a feature delivers user value, and evidence tiers categorize the strength of supporting validation data to ensure decision-ready prioritization within product workflows.

How do I generate CFD entries from problem framing outputs?▼

Generate CFD entries by inputting CFD-IDs from problem framing into a value articulation workflow, which applies pain-to-value transformation rules and outputs tagged CFD entries formatted as standardized value hypotheses with assigned evidence tiers.

Do I need CFD-IDs and a transformation pattern to articulate user value?▼

Yes, you need CFD-IDs from problem framing and a defined transformation pattern to articulate user value, as these inputs are required to map validated pain points into structured value hypotheses across time, money, risk, and capability dimensions.

When should I use value articulation in the PRD workflow?▼

Use value articulation during the problem framing stage of the PRD workflow, positioned after validating pain points and before market definition, to translate identified issues into decision-ready, evidence-backed value statements for downstream prioritization.

What is the best way to structure a value statement for product prioritization?▼

The best way to structure a value statement for product prioritization is to use a standardized value hypothesis format that articulates value across time, money, risk, and capability dimensions while tagging entries with appropriate evidence tiers.