discovery

Guide project discovery through Golden Circle questioning to define purpose and strategy.

1|1|Updated Mar 1, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit --skill discovery-heltondoria
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Skill: discovery
Source: https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit/tree/main/global/skills/discovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heltondoria/claude-code-sdd-kit --skill discovery-heltondoria

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps articulate the fundamental purpose and strategic vision behind a project, ensuring alignment on the "Why" before diving into requirements.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Golden Circle Framework: Guides users through Simon Sinek's Why-What-How framework.
  • Purpose Definition: Uncovers the core problem, desired outcomes, and strategic approach.
  • Use Case: A startup founder has a new app idea but is unsure of its core value proposition. They use the /discovery skill to solidify the problem it solves, the vision for its impact, and the high-level strategy before writing a PRD.

Quick Start

Use the discovery skill to explore the purpose of a new project management tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define the vision and purpose for a new project idea?

Project discovery involves articulating the fundamental purpose and strategic vision behind a project using the Golden Circle framework. It ensures alignment on the 'Why' before diving into requirements by uncovering core problems, desired outcomes, and high-level strategy.

What is the Golden Circle framework for product management strategy?

The Golden Circle framework for product management strategy is Simon Sinek's Why-What-How model used to define a project's purpose. It guides you through Socratic questioning to elicit problem statements, success criteria, assumptions, risks, and constraints without focusing on technical implementation details.

How do I facilitate a product discovery session for early-stage ideation?

You facilitate a product discovery session for early-stage ideation by applying guided Socratic questioning to elicit problem statements, desired outcomes, and strategic approaches. This method helps solidify the core value proposition and strategic vision before transitioning to detailed product requirements.

Can I use the Golden Circle framework to solidify a value proposition for an app idea?

Yes, you can use the Golden Circle framework to solidify a value proposition for an app idea by uncovering the core problem it solves and the vision for its impact. It is specifically applicable during early-stage project ideation and strategic planning phases to define purpose.

What are the limitations of using Socratic questioning for project discovery?

A limitation of using Socratic questioning for project discovery is that it operates without technical implementation details, focusing strictly on strategic approach, assumptions, risks, and constraints. It defines strategic vision and purpose but does not provide technical architectural guidance for the project.