onboard

Design onboarding flows with preparation steps and checklists for web and mobile apps.

9|3|Updated Nov 28, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/get-convex/components-submissions-directory --skill onboard-get-convex
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/get-convex/components-submissions-directory/tree/main/.codex/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/get-convex/components-submissions-directory --skill onboard-get-convex

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding experiences are inconsistent and slow to help new users reach value quickly; teams need a repeatable design system to craft onboarding flows, empty states, and first-run experiences that reduce time-to-value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Guiding new users through setup and activation with clear empty states
  • Designing contextual onboarding steps, progress indicators, and optional tours
  • Use case: a first-time user lands, is guided to complete initial setup and reach value quickly

Quick Start

Sketch or implement an onboarding flow that guides new users from sign-up to first successful action within your product.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design onboarding that reduces time-to-value for new users?

To design onboarding that reduces time-to-value, structure your first-run experience around a mandatory preparation protocol, clear principles, and checklists that guide users from sign-up to their first successful action quickly.

What should be included in a first-run experience for web and mobile apps?

A first-run experience should include contextual onboarding steps, clear empty states, progress indicators, and optional guided tours to help users complete initial setup and reach value quickly across web and mobile platforms.

How do empty states help with new-user activation?

Empty states drive new-user activation by providing contextual guidance and clear calls to action, guiding first-time users through initial setup steps to reach their first successful action within the product.

Can I use guided tours as an optional part of the onboarding flow?

Yes, guided tours can be designed as optional steps within the onboarding flow, allowing users to explore contextual features while still following the mandatory preparation steps needed to reach value.

What is the best way to measure onboarding outcomes consistently?

The best way to measure onboarding outcomes consistently is to apply a structured onboarding protocol with defined checklists, ensuring measurable results as users progress from sign-up to their first successful action.

Why does my current onboarding flow feel inconsistent for new users?

Onboarding flows feel inconsistent when lacking a repeatable design system; implementing a structured protocol with mandatory preparation steps and checklists ensures consistent, measurable outcomes for new users.