dbs-goal

Audit ambiguous goal statements into verifiable, actionable deliverables.

3|Updated Jun 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/XinAloha/skills --skill dbs-goal-xinaloha
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: dbs-goal
Source: https://github.com/XinAloha/skills/tree/main/workmode/goal-clarify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/XinAloha/skills --skill dbs-goal-xinaloha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the common issue of vague, non-actionable goals that suffer from linguistic "idling," where the language sounds productive but fails to drive concrete next steps or measurable outcomes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Wittgensteinian Audit: Uses language philosophy to test if every word in a goal statement is performing actual work.
  • Family Resemblance Testing: Evaluates goals based on five criteria: tangibility, falsifiability, completion state, grammatical soundness, and contextual fit.
  • Use Case: If a user says "I want to build a personal brand," this skill forces them to define specific, verifiable metrics and next actions, stripping away empty buzzwords.

Quick Start

Trigger the goal audit by typing /dbs-goal followed by your current goal statement to begin the diagnostic process.

Frequently Asked Questions about dbs-goal

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

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How do I audit vague goals into actionable deliverables?

Auditing vague goals requires applying linguistic analysis to test if every word performs actual work, stripping empty buzzwords to produce verifiable success criteria and immediate next actions. This process transforms fuzzy objective statements into measurable, falsifiable deliverables.

What makes a goal statement non-actionable or linguistically idling?

A goal statement is linguistically idling when it sounds productive but fails to drive concrete next steps or measurable outcomes. Language philosophy evaluates this by checking for tangibility, falsifiability, completion state, grammatical soundness, and contextual fit.

How to convert a fuzzy objective into clear success criteria and next actions?

Converting fuzzy objectives into clear success criteria involves testing goal statements against five criteria: tangibility, falsifiability, completion state, grammatical soundness, and contextual fit. This forces the definition of specific, verifiable metrics and immediate next-action identification.

Does language analysis work for professional objective setting and project planning?

Language analysis works effectively for professional objective setting and project planning by applying Wittgensteinian audits to test word utility. It ensures personal development and project goals establish verifiable, actionable deliverables rather than remaining ambiguous statements.

When do I need a Wittgensteinian audit for my goal setting?

You need a Wittgensteinian audit for goal setting when your statements suffer from linguistic idling, sounding productive without driving concrete steps. This approach uses language philosophy to test if every word performs actual work to generate falsifiable outcomes.