mom-test

Score customer interview scripts against the Mom Test framework.

Updated Jul 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fsolla/teqo --skill mom-test-fsolla
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mom-test
Source: https://github.com/fsolla/teqo/tree/main/.agents/skills/mom-test
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fsolla/teqo --skill mom-test-fsolla

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill prevents the common trap of collecting misleading, polite feedback from customers by teaching you how to ask questions that reveal actual past behavior rather than hypothetical opinions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Diagnostic Scoring: Evaluate your interview plans or conversation transcripts against a 7-point scale to ensure you are gathering actionable data.
  • Deflection Techniques: Learn specific scripts to pivot away from compliments, fluff, and unsolicited feature requests back toward concrete facts.
  • Use Case: When a potential user says "I would definitely buy that," use this Skill to learn how to deflect that compliment and instead uncover their current spending habits and existing workarounds.

Quick Start

Analyze my interview script for a new B2B SaaS tool and score it against the Mom Test framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about mom-test

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate product-market fit without collecting biased customer feedback?

You validate product-market fit by using interview techniques that anchor conversations in concrete facts and observable user actions, filtering out polite compliments and hypothetical opinions to reveal actual demand.

What is the best way to deflect compliments and feature requests during user research interviews?

The best way to deflect compliments during user research interviews is to use specific deflection scripts that pivot away from fluff and unsolicited feature requests, redirecting the conversation toward current spending habits and existing workarounds.

How do I score my interview script to ensure it gathers actionable user research data?

You score your interview script by evaluating it against a 7-point diagnostic scale, ensuring your customer discovery questions target concrete past behavior and observable actions rather than collecting misleading, polite feedback.

Can I use this customer discovery framework for B2B SaaS product validation?

Yes, you can use this customer discovery framework for B2B SaaS product validation by analyzing your interview scripts to ensure they uncover concrete facts, existing workarounds, and actual spending habits rather than hypothetical opinions.

Why do hypothetical questions fail to identify genuine pain points in customer interviews?

Hypothetical questions fail to identify genuine pain points because they elicit polite opinions and future promises, whereas anchoring conversations in past behavior and observable user actions reveals actual problems and market demand.