adversarial-ux-test

Roleplay a challenging user to surface UX friction and produce actionable design tickets.

Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill adversarial-ux-test-harries
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: adversarial-ux-test
Source: https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/dogfood/adversarial-ux-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Harries/hermes-agent --skill adversarial-ux-test-harries

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Roleplays the most challenging user to surface UX friction and pain points.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Simulates a persona that challenges terminology, onboarding, accessibility, and navigation.
  • Applies a structured feedback process (rant and pragmatism filter) to convert pain points into actionable tickets.
  • Produces RED/GREEN/YELLOW/WHITE classifications and tickets for UX improvements.
  • Supports documented steps for reporting and prioritization.

Quick Start

Tell the agent to run an adversarial UX test on your app URL and document actionable tickets from red and green findings.

Frequently Asked Questions about adversarial-ux-test

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

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What is adversarial UX testing and how does it surface user pain points?

Adversarial UX testing simulates difficult user personas to surface usability friction across terminology, onboarding, accessibility, and navigation. It applies a structured feedback process to convert pain points into actionable tickets for prioritization.

How do I run a persona-based UX test on my app to generate actionable tickets?

To run a persona-based UX test, provide your app URL to the agent. It synthesizes challenging personas, conducts task-based testing, and applies a pragmatism filter to output ticket-ready feedback with structured guidance.

How does the red green yellow white classification system work for UX feedback?

The red, green, yellow, and white classifications categorize UX findings by severity and actionability. Red and green findings are documented into structured tickets for immediate design improvements and prioritization.

Can I use adversarial user research for accessibility and onboarding friction?

Yes, adversarial user research specifically simulates challenging personas that test accessibility and onboarding friction. It documents these pain points and converts them into structured tickets for UX improvements.

What is the best way to convert user research rants into prioritized design tickets?

The best way to convert user research rants into prioritized tickets is applying a pragmatism filter. This structured process triages persona-based pain points into red, green, yellow, and white classifications for actionable design output.

When should I not use adversarial UX testing for usability evaluation?

Adversarial UX testing is not suited for validating smooth, error-free flows or gathering positive feedback. It specifically targets surfacing real friction and challenging pain points rather than confirming expected user journeys.