ljg-rank

Decompose a domain into irreducible generative factors and validate them.

Updated Mar 29, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-rank-zizhenchen47-oss
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Skill: ljg-rank
Source: https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills/tree/main/ljg-rank
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zizhenchen47-oss/claude-skills --skill ljg-rank-zizhenchen47-oss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns a messy field into a small set of real generating forces. It helps you move from vague summaries like "these are the key points" to a sharper answer to "what actually drives every observed phenomenon here?"

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Irreducible decomposition: Identifies the smallest independent set of generators that can explain the whole domain.
  • Four-part validation: Checks generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power so the result is not just a neat theory but a usable one.
  • Narrative output: Writes the analysis as a readable essay that leads the reader from confusion to a compact mental model.
  • Use case: Apply it when you want to understand a market, a product category, a social behavior pattern, or any complex system by collapsing many surface symptoms into a few underlying causes.

Quick Start

Ask the ljg-rank skill to analyze a domain, identify its irreducible generators, test them against the four criteria, and save the finished rank essay as a Markdown note.

Frequently Asked Questions about ljg-rank

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

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How do I decompose a complex domain into its irreducible drivers?

Domain decomposition into irreducible drivers requires identifying the smallest independent set of generators that explain all observed surface phenomena. This approach validates generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power to produce a reliable mental model.

What is irreducible decomposition in domain analysis?

Irreducible decomposition in domain analysis is the process of collapsing many surface symptoms into a few underlying generating forces. It shifts analysis from listing key points to identifying what actually drives every observed phenomenon within a complex system.

Can I use this approach for organizational behavior and product systems?

Yes, irreducible decomposition applies to organizational behavior, product systems, market analysis, and conceptual research. It reduces any complex system or social behavior pattern into a compact set of independent drivers.

How do I validate the predictive power of identified generative factors?

Validating the predictive power of generative factors involves checking them against four criteria: generativity, minimality, independence, and predictive power. This ensures the resulting theory is compact and usable rather than just a neat summary.

What is the best way to analyze a market using independent generators?

The best way to analyze a market using independent generators is to test potential forces against four validation criteria and write the result as a narrative essay. This produces a readable mental model stored as a Markdown note.

When should I not use irreducible decomposition for analysis?

Irreducible decomposition is not suitable when you need exhaustive feature lists or detailed step-by-step process documentation rather than underlying drivers. It focuses on collapsing surface phenomena into a compact mental model, not mapping every operational detail.