mom-test

Generate non-leading customer discovery interview questions using The Mom Test methodology.

145|28|Updated Jan 31, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills --skill mom-test
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Skill: mom-test
Source: https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills/tree/main/skills/validation/mom-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guia-matthieu/clawfu-skills --skill mom-test

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you avoid building products nobody wants by teaching you how to ask questions that reveal genuine customer problems and needs, rather than polite, unhelpful answers.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Generate Non-Leading Questions: Creates questions that uncover actual pain points and past behaviors, not hypothetical opinions.
  • Identify Commitment Signals: Helps distinguish genuine interest from polite agreement.
  • Analyze Interview Data: Provides frameworks for filtering out false positives and extracting actionable insights.
  • Use Case: Before launching a new SaaS feature, use this Skill to craft interview questions that validate whether the problem you're solving is significant enough for customers to pay for a solution.

Quick Start

Use The Mom Test to generate questions I should ask potential customers about my new productivity app idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about mom-test

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

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How do I validate product ideas without getting polite lies from customers?

Generate non-leading interview questions focused on past behavior and specific problems to validate product ideas. This approach filters out false positives and polite agreement, revealing genuine customer needs and actual willingness to pay.

What is the best way to prepare customer discovery interviews for startups?

Prepare customer discovery interviews using The Mom Test methodology. It helps craft non-leading questions that uncover actual pain points and commitment signals, preventing you from building products nobody wants.

How do I analyze customer interview data to extract actionable insights?

Analyze customer interview data by applying frameworks that filter out hypothetical opinions and polite agreement. This post-interview analysis distinguishes genuine interest from false positives, extracting actionable insights for product validation.

Can I use this for real-time questioning during customer interviews?

Yes, you can use it for real-time questioning during customer interviews. It supports live interview preparation and questioning, helping you identify commitment signals and willingness to pay on the fly.

When should I use non-leading questions for product validation?

Use non-leading questions for product validation before launching new features or building a product. This ensures you are solving a significant problem that customers will actually pay for, rather than receiving polite, unhelpful answers.