onboard

Design onboarding flows with progressive steps, skip options, and success criteria.

7|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills --skill onboard-davie521
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/design/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Davie521/claude-skills --skill onboard-davie521

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Designs and improves onboarding flows, empty states, and first-run experiences to help users reach value quickly. Use when the user mentions onboarding, first-time users, empty states, activation, getting started, or new user flows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Craft effective first-use journeys with guided tours, progressive onboarding, and contextual hints.
  • Design empty states and empty-state messaging to drive engagement and completion.
  • Create interactive tutorials and step-by-step onboarding that accelerates time-to-value across SaaS/mobile apps.
  • Align onboarding with product goals and collect qualitative/quantitative signals to measure activation.

Quick Start

Design and iterate onboarding flows for a product to minimize activation friction and accelerate time-to-value.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

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How do I design onboarding flows that reduce activation friction?

Design onboarding flows by applying progressive onboarding, contextual tooltips, and optional skip flows to minimize activation friction and accelerate user time-to-value across SaaS and mobile apps.

What is the best way to create interactive tutorials for new user activation?

Create interactive tutorials by defining context-gathering prompts and step-by-step guided tours that align with product goals, helping new users reach value quickly during first-run campaigns.

How do I design empty states that drive user engagement?

Design empty states with targeted messaging and contextual hints to guide new users toward completion, transforming blank screens into actionable engagement opportunities during the onboarding process.

Can I use progressive onboarding for mobile app first-run experiences?

Yes, progressive onboarding applies to mobile apps and SaaS platforms, allowing you to structure first-run experiences with interactive tutorials and optional skip flows tailored for digital products.

How do I measure onboarding success and time-to-value?

Measure onboarding success by collecting qualitative and quantitative signals, defining measurable success criteria, and aligning onboarding flows with product goals to track user activation and time-to-value.

When should I use guided tours instead of contextual tooltips?

Use guided tours for sequential first-use journeys requiring step-by-step onboarding, while contextual tooltips work better for progressive onboarding where users explore features independently and need contextual hints.