onboard

Design onboarding flows with guided tours and interactive tutorials.

Updated Nov 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/1IssaMohamed/IEEE-YorkU --skill onboard-1issamohamed
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/1IssaMohamed/IEEE-YorkU/tree/main/.agents/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/1IssaMohamed/IEEE-YorkU --skill onboard-1issamohamed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding design helps teams ensure new users understand, adopt, and realize value quickly by guiding them through initial interactions and reducing confusion.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Show, Don't Tell: provide real interactive examples rather than long explanations.
  • Time to Value: front-load essential concepts to help users reach the aha moment sooner.
  • Guided Tours & Empty State Design: contextual walkthroughs and empty-state strategies to drive first-use and clarity.
  • Interactive Tutorials & Documentation: hands-on practice with guided steps and in-product help to reinforce learning.

Quick Start

Draft a simple onboarding flow for a new user and implement one contextual hint at first-use.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

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What is user onboarding design and how does it reduce time-to-value?

User onboarding design guides new users from signup to value using interactive tutorials, guided tours, and empty states. It reduces confusion and time-to-value by front-loading essential concepts to help users reach the aha moment sooner.

How do I design an onboarding flow with progressive disclosure?

Design onboarding flows by defining clear goals, building templates for onboarding steps, and implementing progressive disclosure. Provide optional skip paths and interactive examples rather than long explanations to drive first-use and clarity.

Can I use guided tours and empty states for mobile app onboarding?

Yes, onboarding design covers context-based help, guided tours, and empty state strategies across both web and mobile experiences. These contextual walkthroughs drive first-use clarity and reinforce learning through hands-on practice.

What's the best way to measure onboarding success criteria?

Measure onboarding success by defining measurable success criteria to verify impact before implementation. Track user progression through initial onboarding steps, feature discovery, and interactive tutorials to verify reduced time-to-value.

Does interactive onboarding require any specific dependencies or components?

No, this onboarding design approach requires no specific dependencies or components. It functions as a standalone design framework providing templates for onboarding steps, progressive disclosure patterns, and context-based help strategies.

When should I avoid using guided tours in my onboarding flow?

Avoid guided tours when they delay users from reaching essential concepts. Prioritize show-don't-tell interactive examples and optional skip paths. If onboarding steps lack clear goals and measurable success criteria, contextual hints may create friction instead of reducing time-to-value.