10x-mom-test

Validate ideas using The Mom Test principles and generate interview guides, surveys, and decision criteria.

Updated May 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ValueMedia/10xcards-td --skill 10x-mom-test
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Skill: 10x-mom-test
Source: https://github.com/ValueMedia/10xcards-td/tree/main/.opencode/skills/10x-mom-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ValueMedia/10xcards-td --skill 10x-mom-test

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps validate ideas before building by applying The Mom Test principles, ensuring the problem is real and worth solving.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idea Validation: Stress-test ideas using The Mom Test principles to avoid building solutions to non-existent problems.
  • Interview Guide: Generate an interview guide to understand user behavior and pain points.
  • Survey Creation: Create a short survey to gather broader user feedback.
  • Decision Criteria: Define clear criteria for proceeding with the idea or not.

Quick Start

Run the 10x-mom-test skill on your idea to validate it with The Mom Test principles.

Frequently Asked Questions about 10x-mom-test

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

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What is The Mom Test and how does it help with idea validation?

The Mom Test is an idea validation method that focuses on understanding user behavior and past experiences rather than seeking approval. It helps ensure the problem is real and worth solving before you start product development.

How do I validate a product idea before building it?

To validate a product idea before building, you can use The Mom Test principles to generate interview guides and short surveys. This process gathers concrete user feedback to define clear decision criteria for proceeding.

Can I use this for feature validation within an existing product workflow?

Yes, this idea validation approach is suitable for pre-building validation of new features or workflows. It applies The Mom Test principles to assess whether the proposed feature solves a genuine user problem.

What is the best way to gather user research for a new product concept?

The best way to gather user research for a new concept is by using structured interview guides based on The Mom Test. This ensures you collect actionable data on user pain points instead of biased opinions.

How do I create decision criteria for my product development process?

You can create decision criteria for product development by applying The Mom Test to your user research. This defines clear benchmarks for whether to proceed with an idea or abandon it based on real user behavior.