onboard

Design onboarding flows with empty states, guided tours, and success metrics.

Updated Jan 2, 2026

Search Tags:#onboarding #time-to-value #empty-states #guided-tours #progressive-onboarding #user-onboarding

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npx skills add https://github.com/tanaka-mambinge/dotfiles --skill onboard-tanaka-mambinge

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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/tanaka-mambinge/dotfiles/tree/main/ai-configs/skills/impeccable-onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tanaka-mambinge/dotfiles --skill onboard-tanaka-mambinge

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding often leaves new users confused or inactive, delaying value realization. This Skill provides structured guidance to design onboarding that quickly communicates value, reduces friction, and increases early engagement.

Core Features & Use Cases

Define user personas and success metrics for onboarding
Create empty-state patterns, tooltips, and guided tours
Develop progressive disclosure that reveals features as users explore
Validate onboarding with metrics like time-to-value and completion rate

Quick Start

Provide a concise onboarding design brief for a new feature that accelerates the time-to-value for first-time users.

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 user onboarding that reduces friction for new users?▼

Design user onboarding that reduces friction by applying structured patterns like empty states, tooltips, and progressive disclosure to guide first-time value realization. This approach quickly communicates core product value and increases early engagement.

What is progressive onboarding and when should I use it?▼

Progressive onboarding is a technique that reveals features contextually as users explore the product. Use progressive onboarding to prevent information overload, ensuring users discover functionality naturally while accelerating their time-to-value.

How do I measure onboarding success using time-to-value and completion rate?▼

Measure onboarding success by tracking time-to-value to see how fast users reach their first meaningful outcome, and monitor completion rate to evaluate guided tour effectiveness. These metrics validate whether your onboarding flow successfully reduces early drop-off.

What is the best way to create guided tours and empty states for web and mobile apps?▼

The best way to create guided tours and empty states is to define clear user personas and success metrics first. Develop reusable templates for tooltips and empty-state patterns that communicate value immediately across web and mobile experiences.

Can I use this approach to improve onboarding for an existing product feature?▼

Yes, you can improve onboarding for an existing feature by evaluating current drop-off points and redesigning contextual help. Apply progressive disclosure and measurable success criteria to optimize the flow and accelerate value realization for active users.

Why does my user onboarding flow have low completion rates?▼

User onboarding flows have low completion rates when they overwhelm users with too much information upfront. Replacing heavy guided tours with progressive disclosure and clear empty states helps sustain engagement and drives users to value faster.