north-star-metric

Name: north-star-metric
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Author: Amplitude

Classify product games and score North Star Metric candidates against six criteria.

142|16|Updated Mar 20, 2026

Search Tags:#data-driven #retention #north-star #kpi #product-strategy #metric #growth-framework

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npx skills add https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills --skill north-star-metric-amplitude

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Skill: north-star-metric
Source: https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills/tree/main/growth-skills/skills/north-star-metric
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills --skill north-star-metric-amplitude

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

North Star Metric guidance helps product teams align on one value-driven metric and set up a scalable measurement framework to track progress over time.

Core Features & Use Cases

Classification & framing: Determine the game (Attention, Transaction, Productivity) and select the most impactful NSM strategy.
NSM candidate generation: Propose 2-3 NSM options plus deliberately bad candidates to expose deltas.
Evaluation framework: Score candidates against six criteria (customer value, strategic clarity, leading indicator, actionable, measurable, hard to game).
Input metric design: Define Breadth, Depth, Frequency, and Efficiency inputs to connect to the NSM.
Instrumentation planning: Outline data collection and dashboards to monitor NSM and related KPIs.

Quick Start

Provide your product context and goals to begin defining your NSM.

Frequently Asked Questions about north-star-metric

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I define a North Star Metric for my product strategy?▼

To define a North Star Metric, classify your product's primary game (Attention, Transaction, or Productivity), generate 2-3 metric candidates, and score them against six criteria including customer value and strategic clarity to select the strongest KPI.

What makes a good North Star Metric vs a bad one?▼

A good North Star Metric serves as a leading indicator of customer value and is hard to game, while deliberately bad candidates lack strategic clarity or are easily manipulated, exposing deltas to help teams validate the strongest choice.

How do I evaluate and score candidate KPIs for my growth framework?▼

Evaluate candidate KPIs by scoring each against six criteria: customer value, strategic clarity, leading indicator, actionable, measurable, and hard to game, selecting the North Star Metric with the most favorable trade-offs.

How do I connect input metrics to my North Star Metric?▼

Connect input metrics to your North Star Metric by defining Breadth, Depth, Frequency, and Efficiency inputs, creating a scalable measurement framework that tracks progress and links directly to the primary value KPI.

When should I use a North Star Metric framework for product alignment?▼

Use a North Star Metric framework when you need to align teams around a single value-driven metric, determine whether your product plays an Attention, Transaction, or Productivity game, and set up dashboards to monitor growth.

What data instrumentation is needed to track a North Star Metric?▼

Tracking a North Star Metric requires planning data collection and building dashboards to monitor the NSM and related input KPIs, ensuring the scalable measurement framework captures Breadth, Depth, Frequency, and Efficiency data.