idea-validator

Convert raw business ideas into testable hypotheses with risks and experiments.

364|53|Updated May 9, 2026

Search Tags:#experiment design #idea validation #lean startup #customer discovery #decision-making #entrepreneurship #risk analysis

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill idea-validator-cosmicstack-labs

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: idea-validator
Source: https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills/tree/main/categories/creative-personal-development/idea-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill idea-validator-cosmicstack-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Idea Validator prevents solopreneurs and creators from investing time, money, and energy into untested concepts by turning raw ideas into explicit assumptions, risks, and measurable experiments.

Core Features & Use Cases

Reality-check checklist: Applies a 20-point viability screen across problem, solution, market, and business factors to decide whether to proceed.
Risk map to prioritize failure modes: Identifies the top ways an idea could die (solution, market, execution, timing, business) and targets the riskiest assumptions first.
Lean experiment design: Produces a smallest-possible test tier (days, weeks, or months) with upfront success criteria to learn quickly.
Decision-ready outcomes: Guides the user toward go/pivot/kill and instructs how to document learnings for future iterations.

Quick Start

Validate this idea for me: "I want to build [solution] for [audience] who struggle with [problem], so they can [outcome]" and then design the smallest Tier 1 experiment with clear success criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions about idea-validator

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

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How do I validate a business idea before building anything?▼

Idea validation transforms raw concepts into explicit assumptions and measurable experiments. It applies a 20-point viability checklist across problem, solution, market, and business factors to determine if you should proceed.

What is lean experiment design for solopreneurs?▼

Lean experiment design creates a smallest-possible test tier spanning days, weeks, or months with upfront success criteria. It targets the riskiest assumptions first to learn quickly under uncertainty.

How does customer discovery reduce entrepreneurship risk?▼

Customer discovery reduces entrepreneurship risk by mapping top failure modes across solution, market, execution, timing, and business categories. This risk map prioritizes the riskiest assumptions to test before investing heavily.

Can I use a viability checklist for creator and innovator scenarios?▼

Yes, the viability checklist applies to solopreneur, creator, and innovator scenarios including lean validation and decision-making under uncertainty. It screens ideas across problem, solution, market, and business factors.

What is the best way to design a Tier 1 experiment with success criteria?▼

The best way to design a Tier 1 experiment is to define the smallest-possible test with predefined success signals. This tiered experiment plan recommends go, pivot, or kill actions based on outcomes.

Why should I kill an idea during risk analysis?▼

You should kill an idea during risk analysis when the risk map identifies critical failure modes across solution, market, or business factors that cannot be resolved through lean experiments. Document learnings for future iterations.