onboard

Define onboarding experience requirements with YAML frontmatter and Markdown sections.

1|Updated Mar 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samcannas/samscode --skill onboard-samcannas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/samcannas/samscode/tree/main/skills/catalog/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samcannas/samscode --skill onboard-samcannas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding experiences often fail to clearly demonstrate value, causing friction and slow activation. This guide provides structured, practical design principles to craft onboarding that helps new users understand, engage, and reach the product's value quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Initial Product Onboarding: Welcome users with a clear value proposition and a guided first task that demonstrates core functionality.
  • Contextual Onboarding: Introduce features at the moment they are needed, keeping friction low and relevance high.
  • Empty State Optimization: Turn blank screens into purposeful early actions with templates and suggested next steps.
  • Progressive Disclosure: Reveal advanced options gradually to balance learning and productivity.

Quick Start

Draft a minimal, effective onboarding flow that guides a new user to first value.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
What is user onboarding design and how does it reduce time-to-value?

User onboarding design structures the initial product experience to help new users understand and reach core value fast. It streamlines activation by guiding users through first-run experiences and contextual setup across web and desktop interfaces.

How do I design an effective first-run experience for a new user?

To design a first-run experience, draft a minimal onboarding flow that welcomes users with a clear value proposition and guides them through a first task demonstrating core functionality. This structured approach accelerates product activation and engagement.

What's the best way to turn empty states into purposeful actions?

Empty state optimization transforms blank screens into purposeful early actions by integrating templates and suggested next steps. This onboarding technique reduces friction and guides new users toward core product value immediately during setup.

Does progressive disclosure work for both consumer and enterprise app onboarding?

Progressive disclosure applies to both consumer and enterprise app onboarding by revealing advanced options gradually. This UX design strategy balances the learning curve with productivity, keeping initial activation friction low across web and desktop platforms.

When should I use contextual onboarding instead of a full upfront guided setup?

Use contextual onboarding to introduce features at the exact moment they are needed, ensuring high relevance and low friction. This approach often replaces full upfront guided setup when your goal is maintaining user productivity during initial product activation.