grip-test

Analyze page copy with the Stranger Test and return Fingernail, Grip, and Lock ratings.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PeterSalvato/joinery --skill grip-test
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grip-test
Source: https://github.com/PeterSalvato/joinery/tree/main/skills/grip-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PeterSalvato/joinery --skill grip-test

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The Grip Test provides a quick, read-only diagnostic to determine whether page copy lands with a reader who hasn't lived through the problem. It rates the content using a Stranger Test plus Fingernail/Grip/Lock metrics, without modifying any files.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Stranger Test: evaluates initial emotional resonance and clarity for unfamiliar readers.
  • Grip metrics: Fingernail, Grip, and Lock ratings to quantify how compelling the copy is.
  • Output-oriented: produces a structured evaluation you can reuse in feedback loops or copy coaching.
  • Use Case: a product page can be assessed to identify where the copy fails to connect with first-time visitors, guiding revisions.

Quick Start

Provide a page path or URL path to rate a page and receive the Grip Test output.

Frequently Asked Questions about grip-test

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate if my landing page copy resonates with first-time visitors?

To evaluate landing page copy resonance, you can run a Stranger Test diagnostic that rates how well opening paragraphs connect with unfamiliar readers. It analyzes emotional resonance and clarity, then returns structured Fingernail, Grip, and Lock ratings to guide revisions.

What is the Stranger Test framework for UX writing?

The Stranger Test framework for UX writing measures whether page copy lands with a reader who lacks context about the problem. It evaluates initial emotional resonance and clarity to ensure product pages immediately connect with first-time visitors.

How do I assess product page copy impact without modifying files?

You can assess product page copy impact through a read-only diagnostic that applies the Stranger Test framework. It analyzes your page's alignment with unfamiliar reader expectations and returns structured Grip metrics plus recommended angle tweaks without modifying any files.

Can I use copy evaluation metrics to identify where my page fails to connect?

Copy evaluation metrics like Fingernail, Grip, and Lock ratings identify exactly where your page fails to connect with first-time visitors. The structured evaluation highlights weak opening paragraphs and provides recommended angle tweaks to improve immediate resonance.

What's the best way to quantify how compelling landing page copy is?

The best way to quantify landing page copy compellingness is through Fingernail, Grip, and Lock ratings. These metrics measure how well page copy lands with unfamiliar readers, producing a structured evaluation you can reuse in feedback loops or copy coaching sessions.

When do I need a page assessment for copy evaluation?

You need a page assessment for copy evaluation when immediate resonance matters, such as on product pages and landing pages. It diagnoses whether your opening paragraphs align with the Stranger Test framework and identifies where first-time visitors lose connection.