empathy-map-generator

Extract quotes, thoughts, actions, and emotions from interview transcripts into empathy maps.

Updated Apr 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/uh-joan/ux-research-skills --skill empathy-map-generator
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Skill: empathy-map-generator
Source: https://github.com/uh-joan/ux-research-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/empathy-map-generator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/uh-joan/ux-research-skills --skill empathy-map-generator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of creating detailed empathy maps by automating extraction of key user insights from interview transcripts, saving time and ensuring consistency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Insight Extraction: Automatically identifies direct quotes, inferred thoughts, observable actions, and emotional states from transcripts.
  • Structured Mapping: Organizes data into 4 quadrants—SAYS, THINKS, DOES, FEELS—aligned with UX research methodologies.
  • Use Case: UX researchers can quickly generate comprehensive empathy maps for multiple participants, enabling faster user understanding and persona development.

Quick Start

Use the empathy map generator on your interview transcript to produce a detailed empathy map ready for analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about empathy-map-generator

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

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How do I create empathy maps from interview transcripts?

To create empathy maps from interview transcripts, use an automated generator that applies NLP techniques to extract direct quotes, inferred thoughts, observable actions, and emotional states, organizing them into structured UX research quadrants.

What is an empathy map in UX research?

An empathy map in UX research is a structured visualization that categorizes user insights into four quadrants: SAYS, THINKS, DOES, and FEELS, aligning qualitative interview data with user-centered design methodologies to facilitate faster persona development.

Can I parse TXT and MD files for user insight extraction?

Yes, you can parse TXT and MD files for user insight extraction, as the automated empathy map generator accepts these compatible formats to rapidly deploy transcript analysis and identify relevant mental states, behaviors, and emotions.

What's the best way to categorize user emotions and behaviors from qualitative data?

The best way to categorize user emotions and behaviors from qualitative data is using predefined prompts and NLP techniques to automatically map transcript text into structured quadrants, ensuring comprehensive and consistent user-centered design analysis.

Does automated empathy map generation work for multiple interview participants?

Yes, automated empathy map generation works for multiple interview participants, allowing UX researchers to quickly generate comprehensive maps across different transcripts, enabling faster user understanding and consistent persona development workflows.