onboard

Design onboarding flows, empty states, and first-use experiences for web and mobile products.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Thiritin/skills --skill onboard-thiritin
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/Thiritin/skills/tree/main/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Thiritin/skills --skill onboard-thiritin

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design onboarding flows, empty states, and first-use experiences that help users get started quickly and understand value.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Empty state design and empty state patterns to guide new users
  • Guided tours, interactive walkthroughs, and progressive onboarding
  • Contextual tooltips and proactive hints to reduce friction during first use
  • Use Case: A new feature launch where users must complete a quick setup to reach the aha moment

Quick Start

Draft a prioritized onboarding plan for a new feature, including target user segments, the aha moment, and the minimal steps to value

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to design onboarding flows that help new users reach value quickly?

Design onboarding flows by mapping the minimal steps to value, identifying target user segments, and defining the aha moment. This ensures first-use experiences guide users through quick setup and deliver measurable value during feature launches.

How do I create contextual tooltips and empty states for a web product feature launch?

Create contextual tooltips and empty state patterns to proactively guide new users during first use. This reduces friction by providing interactive walkthroughs and progressive disclosure of features applicable to web and mobile products.

Can I use progressive onboarding with optional skip paths for mobile app adoption campaigns?

Progressive onboarding with optional skip paths is fully supported for mobile app adoption campaigns. This approach meets requirements for contextual guidance while allowing users to bypass interactive walkthroughs and explore independently.

How do I structure a first-use experience to reduce friction during a new feature launch?

Structure first-use experiences by drafting a prioritized onboarding plan that includes target user segments, the aha moment, and the minimal steps to value. This reduces friction by ensuring users complete quick setup tasks efficiently.

When should I use guided tours instead of empty state design in my onboarding UX?

Use guided tours when users must complete sequential setup steps to reach value, and use empty state design to guide new users before any data exists. Both techniques support contextual guidance and progressive disclosure during first use.

Does interactive walkthrough onboarding work for both web and mobile products?

Interactive walkthrough onboarding is applicable to both web and mobile products. These guided tours provide contextual guidance and proactive hints to reduce friction during new user onboarding and feature adoption campaigns.