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Identify onboarding friction and propose UX improvements for first-run experiences.

Updated Apr 14, 2026
Search Tags:#onboarding#user-experience#ux-design#tutorials#first-run#guided-tour#empty-states
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot --skill onboard-gerald-ica
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot/tree/main/opencode/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gerald-ica/opencode-config-snapshot --skill onboard-gerald-ica

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding flows are often slow or unclear, leaving new users confused and delaying value realization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guided first-run experiences that introduce core concepts and reduce friction
  • Empty-state optimization and contextual hints to encourage completion
  • Progressive onboarding with contextual tooltips and stepwise tutorials for different user roles
  • Use Case: A new user signs up for a product and is guided to complete their first setup, then encounters helpful tips as they explore features.

Quick Start

Prototype a guided first-run flow that takes new users from sign-up to their first value moment within 5 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design an onboarding flow that gets new users to value quickly?▼

Design onboarding by identifying friction points and applying progressive patterns like guided tours, contextual tooltips, and optimized empty states. This accelerates value realization by taking users from sign-up to their first value moment within 5 minutes.

What are the essential UX patterns for a first-run experience in SaaS?▼

Essential first-run UX patterns include stepwise tutorials, contextual tooltips, and empty-state optimization. These artifacts introduce core concepts progressively, reduce initial friction, and encourage profile or setup completion for different user roles.

How do I identify and fix onboarding friction in a mobile app?▼

Identify onboarding friction by running a context-gathering protocol on the first-run flow. Once friction is found, fix it by implementing actionable UX improvements like guided tours and contextual hints that encourage feature exploration.

Can I use progressive onboarding with contextual tooltips for different user roles?▼

Yes, progressive onboarding supports different user roles. By applying stepwise tutorials and contextual tooltips, the flow adapts to introduce relevant core concepts progressively, reducing friction for each specific role during the first-run experience.

When should I optimize empty states in user experience design?▼

Optimize empty states during first-run experiences when new users encounter blank screens. Adding contextual hints and optimization encourages completion and guides users toward their first value moment without leaving them confused.

Why does my onboarding flow delay value realization for new users?▼

Onboarding flows delay value realization when they are slow or unclear, leaving new users confused. Fixing this requires identifying friction and applying actionable UX improvements like progressive guided tours and contextual tooltips.

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