onboard

Design onboarding flows with progressive disclosure and analytics integration points.

Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jcdiv47/cool-paper --skill onboard-jcdiv47
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/jcdiv47/cool-paper/tree/main/.agents/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jcdiv47/cool-paper --skill onboard-jcdiv47

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

New users often struggle to understand product value quickly, abandon flows, or miss critical features; this Skill helps teams design onboarding that leads users to their "aha moment" with minimal friction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Context-driven diagnostics: Assess where users get stuck, define the "aha moment", and determine the minimal steps to reach value.
  • Onboarding patterns: Recommend welcome screens, account setup flows, empty states, contextual tooltips, guided tours, and interactive tutorials tailored to user experience level.
  • Implementation guidance: Provide UX and technical patterns such as progressive disclosure, analytics tracking points, smart defaults, and skip/dismiss behaviors to measure and iterate.
  • Use Case: Redesign a project creation flow to get a new user to create their first project and experience value within five minutes, using templates, sample data, and a brief guided tour.

Quick Start

Design a new onboarding flow for the project creation feature that guides new users to create their first project and reach the core "aha moment" within five minutes.

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 first-time user drop-off?

Design onboarding flows by mapping the minimal steps required to reach the 'aha moment', utilizing progressive disclosure, smart defaults, and contextual tooltips to reduce friction. This approach ensures new users experience core product value quickly without getting overwhelmed by features.

What is the best way to guide new users to their first-time 'aha moment'?

The best way to guide users to their 'aha moment' is to implement interactive tutorials and guided tours tailored to their experience level. By leveraging progressive disclosure and smart defaults, you ensure users reach value within a target timeframe, such as creating their first project in five minutes.

How do I handle empty states and feature discovery for initial product onboarding?

Handle empty states and feature discovery by utilizing contextual tooltips, welcome screens, and interactive tutorials tailored to user experience levels. Implement analytics tracking points and skip/dismiss behaviors to measure engagement and iterate on the onboarding patterns effectively.

Can I use progressive disclosure and skip behaviors for mobile and web onboarding?

Yes, progressive disclosure and skip/dismiss handling apply to both web and mobile product onboarding. This approach manages feature complexity, tracks analytics integration points, and ensures users can bypass guided tours without getting blocked from reaching their core tasks.

When should I not use guided tours for user activation?

Avoid guided tours when the target feature context requires immediate user input or when minimal steps to value are already clear without contextual tooltips. Overusing interactive tutorials can increase friction, so rely on smart defaults and empty states for simple flows.