onboard

Design onboarding experiences with contextual tooltips and progressive disclosure.

7|2|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/celanthe/clarion --skill onboard-celanthe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/celanthe/clarion/tree/main/.agents/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/celanthe/clarion --skill onboard-celanthe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design onboarding experiences that help users understand the product, adopt key features, and reach value quickly without friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Show, Don't Tell: provide real functionality in onboarding with contextual guidance.
  • Time to Value: front-load essential concepts to help users achieve the first success fast.
  • Contextual Tooltips & Progressive Disclosure: reveal features as users encounter them, with optional skip paths.
  • Empty States & Guided Tours: design informative empty states and replayable tours to teach workflows.
  • Documentation & Help: contextual in-product help and lightweight tutorials to support users.
  • Verification & Metrics: track time to value, completion rates, and user progression to validate onboarding quality.

Quick Start

Draft a concise welcome sequence and map the first 1-3 tasks that deliver immediate value.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

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What is the best way to design user onboarding that reduces time to value?

Progressive disclosure in onboarding reveals features contextually as users encounter them, providing optional skip paths instead of overwhelming new users. This method uses real functionality with lightweight guidance rather than blocking walkthroughs.

How do I design empty states that educate users on product workflows?

Informative empty states guide users by explaining what data or actions are needed to populate the screen, often linking directly into replayable guided tours. They serve as contextual education points rather than static placeholders.

What metrics should I track to validate onboarding quality and feature discovery?

Track time to value, completion rates, and user progression metrics to validate onboarding quality. These measurable indicators reveal whether users successfully adopt key features and navigate guided walkthroughs effectively.

Can I use contextual tooltips for mobile onboarding interfaces?

Contextual tooltips are applicable across both web and mobile interfaces for feature discovery. They provide real functionality during onboarding with optional paths, ensuring mobile users receive the same guided education without navigation friction.