north-star

Define a North Star Metric with criteria evaluation and business-model alignment.

70|34|Updated Apr 7, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Productfculty-aipm/PM-Copilot-by-Product-Faculty --skill north-star-productfculty-aipm

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: north-star
Source: https://github.com/Productfculty-aipm/PM-Copilot-by-Product-Faculty/tree/main/skills/north-star
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Productfculty-aipm/PM-Copilot-by-Product-Faculty --skill north-star-productfculty-aipm

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps product teams pick a single, measurable metric that captures whether users are receiving real value, avoiding vanity or misleading metrics and aligning measurement to long-term revenue and growth.

Core Features & Use Cases

Criteria-driven selection: Applies a five-point checklist (value representation, predictiveness, measurability, actionability, understandability) to evaluate candidate metrics.
Business-model alignment: Recommends metric types tailored to SaaS, marketplace, freemium, usage-based, and consumer products plus concrete examples.
Operational output: Produces a precise metric definition, supporting leading indicators, one excluded metric to prevent gaming, current baseline (if available), and a target with timeframe.
Use Case: Use this when you need a single North Star to guide roadmap OKRs, A/B tests, and cross-functional prioritization.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to "Help me choose a North Star Metric for [product name], using memory and analytics context to propose a defined metric, supporting metrics, and a target."

Frequently Asked Questions about north-star

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

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

To choose a North Star Metric, evaluate candidate metrics against a five-point checklist: value representation, predictiveness, measurability, actionability, and understandability. This ensures the selected metric captures real user value and aligns with long-term revenue.

What is the best way to define product metrics for a SaaS or marketplace model?▼

The best way to define product metrics for SaaS or marketplace models is to align the metric type with the specific business model. This process tailors metric recommendations to your model and proposes supporting leading indicators to track progress.

How do I align my roadmap OKRs with a single success metric?▼

You can align roadmap OKRs with a single success metric by defining a North Star Metric that guides cross-functional prioritization. This provides a precise metric definition, supporting indicators, baselines, and targets to anchor your OKRs.

Can I use this North Star framework for usage-based or freemium products?▼

Yes, you can use this framework for usage-based or freemium products. The metric selection process explicitly supports SaaS, marketplace, freemium, usage-based, and consumer models by recommending tailored metric types.

What metrics should I exclude to prevent gaming my North Star Metric?▼

You should explicitly exclude vanity or misleading metrics that can be gamed. The definition process identifies one specific excluded metric alongside your North Star Metric to prevent misaligned incentives and ensure measurement integrity.