hooked-ux

Design habit-forming product loops using the Hook Model framework.

Updated Jul 31, 2026

Search Tags:#engagement #product strategy #ux design #retention #habit formation #hook model

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npx skills add https://github.com/fsolla/teqo --skill hooked-ux-fsolla

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Skill: hooked-ux
Source: https://github.com/fsolla/teqo/tree/main/.agents/skills/hooked-ux
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fsolla/teqo --skill hooked-ux-fsolla

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of low user retention and engagement by applying the Hook Model framework to design products that users return to automatically.

Core Features & Use Cases

Hook Model Framework: Guides the design of the four-phase loop: Trigger, Action, Variable Reward, and Investment.
Ethics Evaluation: Uses the Manipulation Matrix to ensure engagement strategies are ethical and genuinely improve user lives.
Habit Testing: Provides metrics and diagnostic questions to identify the Habit Path and measure the 5% habitual user threshold.
Use Case: Use this Skill when designing a new onboarding flow to ensure the first loop is completed, or when analyzing why users stop engaging after the initial signup.

Quick Start

Use the hooked-ux skill to audit my current product engagement loop and identify why users are not returning after the first week.

Frequently Asked Questions about hooked-ux

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

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How do I build habit-forming products using the Hook Model framework?▼

Build habit-forming products by designing a continuous loop of triggers, actions, variable rewards, and investments. This framework guides users through a four-phase cycle that turns initial actions into automatic long-term retention behaviors.

What is the best way to analyze why users stop engaging after initial signup?▼

Analyze user drop-off by auditing your product engagement loop for missing Hook Model phases. Diagnose whether your onboarding flow fails to provide adequate triggers, variable rewards, or opportunities for user investment.

Can I use the Hook Model to optimize UX design for digital platforms without manipulating users?▼

Yes, you can apply the Hook Model ethically by evaluating strategies against the Manipulation Matrix. This ensures your UX design genuinely improves user wellbeing rather than exploiting behaviors, fostering sustainable long-term engagement.

How do I identify the Habit Path and measure the 5% habitual user threshold?▼

Identify the Habit Path by applying specific metrics and diagnostic questions to your user base. This habit testing process measures whether you have reached the 5% habitual user threshold required for sustained product retention.

What are the limitations of using habit formation strategies for product retention?▼

Habit formation strategies require strict adherence to ethical design principles to avoid crossing into manipulation. Limitations arise if variable rewards or triggers are used deceptively, damaging user wellbeing and ultimately destroying long-term engagement.