onboard

Design onboarding flows with empty states, tips, tours, and first-run experiences.

3|3|Updated Aug 19, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StartaleGroup/app-sdk --skill onboard-startalegroup
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/StartaleGroup/app-sdk/tree/main/.claude-lib/shared/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StartaleGroup/app-sdk --skill onboard-startalegroup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding experiences often fail to guide new users, leading to slower adoption and lower activation. This Skill provides a structured approach to crafting onboarding that helps users reach value quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Empty state design, contextual tooltips, guided tours, and interactive tutorials to guide new users.
  • Framework to tailor onboarding to user segments and product context, ensuring a quick first-value moment.
  • Use Case: When releasing a new product feature, design onboarding that directs users to complete the setup and achieve the initial aha moment.

Quick Start

Define onboarding goals, map essential empty states and the first guided tour, and prototype the onboarding flow in the product.

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 accelerate user activation?

To design onboarding flows that accelerate user activation, map essential empty states, contextual tooltips, and first-run guided tours to direct new users toward their initial aha moment.

What is the best way to structure empty states and guided tours for new-user experiences?

The best way to structure empty states and guided tours is by tailoring them to specific user segments and product context, ensuring users reach their first-value moment quickly without friction.

How does user segmentation improve onboarding design?

User segmentation improves onboarding design by providing a framework to tailor contextual tips and interactive tutorials to specific product contexts, accelerating the user's path to value.

Can I use this approach for releasing a new product feature onboarding?

Yes, you can apply this onboarding framework when releasing a new product feature to design experiences that direct users to complete setup and achieve their initial aha moment.

What are the essential steps to prototype an onboarding flow?

To prototype an onboarding flow, define your onboarding goals, map essential empty states alongside the first guided tour, and build the interactive flow directly within the product.

Why does user activation drop during first-run experiences?

User activation drops during first-run experiences when onboarding fails to guide new users effectively, slowing adoption by missing contextual tips and structured empty states that lead to value.