discovery-interview-prep

Generate customer discovery interview plans with methodology and success criteria.

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Skill: discovery-interview-prep
Source: https://github.com/wilsto/claude-code-starter-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/discovery-interview-prep
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wilsto/claude-code-starter-kit --skill discovery-interview-prep-wilsto

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill guides product managers through preparing for customer discovery interviews, ensuring they gather actionable insights by focusing on research goals, customer segments, and effective methodologies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adaptive Questioning: Asks tailored questions to define research goals, identify target customer segments, and understand constraints.
  • Methodology Recommendation: Suggests appropriate interview techniques (e.g., JTBD, Mom Test).
  • Interview Plan Generation: Outputs a structured interview plan including opening, core questions with follow-ups and anti-patterns, closing, and success criteria.
  • Use Case: A PM needs to validate a new product idea. This Skill helps them craft an interview plan to understand the core problem, identify the right users to talk to, and ask questions that uncover genuine needs rather than hypothetical desires.

Quick Start

Use the discovery-interview-prep skill to prepare for a customer interview about a new invoicing tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery-interview-prep

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I prepare customer discovery interviews for product validation?

Customer discovery interviews are prepared by defining research goals, identifying target segments, and selecting methodologies to validate problems. This Skill guides you through adaptive questions to generate a structured interview plan with core questions, follow-ups, and success criteria.

What is the best way to avoid bias during user research interviews?

To avoid bias in user research interviews, focus on past behavior and problem validation rather than hypothetical scenarios. This Skill incorporates the Mom Test methodology and Jobs-to-be-Done framework to help you uncover genuine customer needs and avoid common questioning biases.

How do I generate an interview plan using the Jobs-to-be-Done framework?

Generating an interview plan with the Jobs-to-be-Done framework involves structuring questions around customer tasks and expected outcomes. This Skill adapts to your research goals and constraints to output a tailored plan featuring opening questions, core follow-ups, anti-patterns, and closing criteria.

Can I use this to prepare customer interviews for any product management context?

Yes, you can use this for customer interviews across various product management contexts. By asking adaptive questions about your specific constraints and customer segments, it tailors the methodology and question framework to suit your unique product discovery needs.

What questions should I ask to validate a new product idea with users?

To validate a new product idea, you should ask questions that uncover genuine user problems and past behaviors rather than pitching features. This Skill generates tailored interview questions with anti-patterns and follow-ups to ensure you gather actionable insights for validation.

When should I use the Mom Test methodology for customer interviews?

The Mom Test methodology is used for customer interviews when you need to ensure questions focus strictly on real experiences instead of opinions. This Skill recommends appropriate techniques like JTBD and the Mom Test to prevent common biases and validate actual user problems.