idea-validator

Coordinate parallel market, competitive, and feasibility research for startup idea validation.

310|45|Updated Feb 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory --skill idea-validator-mathews-tom
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Skill: idea-validator
Source: https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory/tree/main/skills/idea-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mathews-Tom/armory --skill idea-validator-mathews-tom

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Streamline comprehensive startup idea validation by coordinating parallel research, JTBD analysis, Lean Canvas construction, and a structured verdict.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Phase 1: Input intake & classification to extract core problem, customer, and value hypotheses.
  • Phase 2: Lean Canvas construction covering all nine boxes with assessment notes.
  • Phase 3: Jobs-to-be-Done analysis including functional, emotional, and social jobs.
  • Phase 4: Parallel research delegation to Market, Competitive, and Feasibility agents.
  • Phase 5: SWOT/PESTLE integration to frame external and internal context.
  • Phase 6: Integrated validation scoring across six dimensions with a final verdict.
  • Phase 7: Comprehensive validation report for decision-making and experimentation.

Quick Start

Provide a startup idea and context to trigger the end-to-end validation workflow.

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 startup idea using Lean Canvas and JTBD analysis?

Idea validation integrates Lean Canvas and JTBD analysis to evaluate startup viability. It extracts problem and value hypotheses, maps functional and emotional jobs, and coordinates parallel market research to produce a final structured verdict.

What is the best way to run competitive and market research for early-stage product concepts?

Market and competitive research for early-stage concepts requires parallel research delegation across multiple dimensions. It integrates SWOT and PESTLE frameworks to frame external context, ensuring a comprehensive viability assessment for your business plan.

Can I use structured frameworks like SWOT and PESTLE for business plan pivot assessment?

SWOT and PESTLE frameworks support business plan pivot assessment by framing internal capabilities and external market factors. Combined with integrated validation scoring across six dimensions, they produce a structured viability verdict for pivoting decisions.

How do I generate a final validation report for a feature idea?

Generating a validation report for a feature idea requires integrated validation scoring across six dimensions. The process synthesizes feasibility research and Lean Canvas construction into a comprehensive final report that delivers a clear verdict for decision-making.

Does idea validation scoring work for early-stage product concepts without existing market data?

Idea validation scoring works for early-stage product concepts by orchestrating parallel market research to gather context. It applies Lean Canvas and JTBD frameworks to extract hypotheses, enabling a structured viability assessment even without pre-existing data.