onboard

Design onboarding flows, empty states, and first-run experiences with progressive disclosure.

Updated May 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/riabtsev/viscore_main --skill onboard-riabtsev
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/riabtsev/viscore_main/tree/main/.github/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/riabtsev/viscore_main --skill onboard-riabtsev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams design onboarding that reduces confusion and accelerates first-run success so new users reach the product’s value faster.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Onboarding Needs Assessment: Clarifies user challenges, experience level, motivations, time-to-value, and measurable success criteria.
  • Onboarding Design Patterns: Uses show-don’t-tell, progressive disclosure, contextual tooltips, tours, and interactive tutorials to teach only what users need next.
  • Empty State & First Success Framework: Builds empty states that communicate what’s missing, why it matters, and the exact next CTA to create real outcomes immediately.
  • Implementation & Quality Verification Guidance: Recommends storage for “seen” states, analytics for completion/drop-off, and an evaluation plan with user testing metrics.

Quick Start

Run frontend-design to gather the product context and the target “aha moment,” then design a first-run flow with a welcome screen, the smallest required setup, and a guided path that gets users to a first meaningful success.

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 user confusion and accelerate time to value?

Effective onboarding design uses progressive disclosure, contextual tooltips, and interactive tutorials to teach only what users need next. This reduces confusion and accelerates time to value by guiding users to their first meaningful success quickly.

What is the best way to design empty states that drive user activation?

Effective empty states communicate what is missing, why it matters, and provide the exact next CTA. This framework drives user activation by guiding users to create real outcomes immediately instead of leaving them stranded.

How does guided tour design work for complex interface adoption?

Guided tour design uses show-don't-tell principles and interactive tutorials to teach complex interfaces. It tracks seen-states and measures completion rates and drop-off points to evaluate workflow adoption success.

Do I need a needs assessment before building a first-run experience?

Yes, a needs assessment is required to clarify user challenges, experience levels, and motivations. This assessment defines measurable success criteria and identifies the target aha moment before designing the first-run experience.

What implementation patterns are recommended for dismissible hints and seen-state tracking?

Recommended patterns include storage for seen states, analytics for completion and drop-off tracking, and an evaluation plan with user testing metrics. This verifies quality and guides the logic for dismissible hints.