onboard

Design onboarding experiences with guided tours and empty-state guidance.

4|Updated Mar 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Tresillo2017/zephyron --skill onboard-tresillo2017
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/Tresillo2017/zephyron/tree/main/.agents/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tresillo2017/zephyron --skill onboard-tresillo2017

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design or improve onboarding experiences that help users understand, adopt, and succeed with the product quickly, reducing friction and accelerating time-to-value during first use.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mandatory preparation using context gathering protocols to ground onboarding in real design context.
  • Onboarding principles including Show, Don't Tell; Time to Value; Progressive Disclosure; Context Over Ceremony; Respect User Intelligence.
  • Empty state design and contextual guidance to help users take first actions when there is nothing yet.
  • Guided tours, tooltips, and interactive tutorials that teach by doing without blocking access.
  • Verification & measurement practices to assess time-to-value, completion rate, and user comprehension.

Quick Start

Draft a starter onboarding plan that includes a welcome screen, core concepts, and a first-success task for a new feature.

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 experiences that reduce friction for first-time users?

Create a starter onboarding plan by drafting a welcome screen, defining core concepts, and mapping a first-success task for a new feature to guide initial user activation.

What is the best way to design empty states that encourage users to take their first action?

Design empty states with contextual guidance that helps users take first actions when there is nothing yet, ensuring they understand how to start interacting with the product immediately.

How do I build guided tours that teach users by doing without blocking access?

Build guided tours using interactive tutorials and tooltips that teach by doing without blocking access, allowing users to learn core features while maintaining full product navigation.

How do I measure if my onboarding design is accelerating time-to-value?

Measure onboarding effectiveness by applying verification practices to assess time-to-value, completion rate, and user comprehension, ensuring the experience drives quick value realization.

Can I use this onboarding design approach for new feature launches instead of full product activation?

Yes, you can apply this onboarding design approach to new feature launches, empty-state redesigns, and guided-tours, making it suitable for both full product activation and specific feature introductions.