demand-check

Evaluate product demand and generate an elevator pitch test.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit --skill demand-check
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: demand-check
Source: https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit/tree/main/product-lens/skills/demand-check
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit --skill demand-check

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a fast, surface-level demand validation to filter product ideas or local projects before committing time and engineering resources to a full evaluation or build. It helps teams and solo makers rapidly decide whether an idea warrants deeper research or iteration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Demand Authenticity: Runs the Demand Authenticity dimension to answer targeted sub-questions and produce a 1–5 star demand score with brief evidence-backed justification.
  • Elevator Pitch Test: Crafts a concise tagline and first-sentence description, judging clarity to detect whether the idea can be articulated simply.
  • Quick Market Scan & Verdict: Performs 2–3 web searches for top alternatives, summarizes threat level, and outputs a Pass/Caution/Fail verdict with an optional Validation Playbook for next steps.
  • Use Case: Use as a 5-minute gate to decide whether to proceed to a full product evaluation or to pause and validate assumptions.

Quick Start

Run a 5-minute demand check on my project and return the Elevator Pitch, demand authenticity score, top alternatives, verdict, and any validation playbook.

Frequently Asked Questions about demand-check

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I quickly validate demand for a product idea before building?

To validate demand for a product idea, run a quick 5-minute surface-level check that scores demand authenticity, crafts an elevator pitch, and performs a market scan to produce a Pass/Caution/Fail verdict.

What is a demand authenticity score and how does it evaluate a project?

A demand authenticity score is a 1–5 star rating evaluating a project's demand by answering targeted sub-questions and reviewing surface-level evidence from README files to produce a brief, evidence-backed justification.

How do I test if my product idea can be articulated simply?

To test if your product idea can be articulated simply, run an elevator pitch test that crafts a concise tagline and first-sentence description, judging clarity to detect whether the idea communicates its core value effectively.

Can I use a quick market scan to check top alternatives for my project?

Yes, you can use a quick market scan to check top alternatives by performing 2–3 web searches that summarize the competitive threat level and output a validation playbook for next steps.

Do I need a README file to perform a fast demand reality check?

Yes, a README file is required to perform a fast demand reality check, as the evaluation requires access to README and project files to gather surface-level evidence for demand authenticity scoring.

When should I pause product development for deeper validation?

You should pause product development for deeper validation when a quick demand check returns a Caution or Fail verdict, indicating that assumptions need iteration before committing engineering resources to a full build.