onboard

Design onboarding flows, empty states, and first-time user experiences.

Updated Sep 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vigneshksaithal/binarygrid --skill onboard-vigneshksaithal
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/vigneshksaithal/binarygrid/tree/main/.agents/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vigneshksaithal/binarygrid --skill onboard-vigneshksaithal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding flows often fail to orient new users; this skill helps design or improve onboarding experiences that reduce time to value and increase activation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Show/Don't Tell: Demonstrate features with real functionality and use progressive disclosure to teach one concept at a time.
  • Time to Value & Empty States: Front-load core concepts and provide empty-state patterns that guide first actions.
  • Contextual Tooltips & Guided Tours: Introduce features at point of need with dismissible hints and short tours.
  • Interactive Tutorials & Help: Provide hands-on practice environments and in-product help resources.
  • Use Case: When launching a new feature, craft a contextual onboarding that clearly demonstrates value and guides first success.

Quick Start

Audit the current first-use flow and implement a progressive onboarding that shows core value within the first three steps.

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 an onboarding flow that reduces time to value for new users?

Design an onboarding flow by front-loading core concepts and demonstrating real functionality. Use progressive disclosure to teach one concept at a time, ensuring users reach their first success quickly within the initial steps.

What are the best practices for designing empty states in a first-time user experience?

Empty states should provide patterns that guide first actions. Instead of leaving a blank screen, use empty states to front-load core concepts and prompt users with clear, actionable steps to start interacting with the product immediately.

When should I use contextual tooltips and guided tours in product onboarding?

Use contextual tooltips and guided tours to introduce features at the exact point of need. Keep hints dismissible and tours short to avoid overwhelming users while demonstrating value during a new feature launch or first-time use.

How do I create interactive tutorials that help users practice using a new feature?

Create interactive tutorials by providing hands-on practice environments within the product. Show rather than tell by demonstrating real functionality and offering in-product help resources to guide users through their first successful action.

Can I use progressive disclosure to teach one concept at a time during first-use onboarding?

Yes, progressive disclosure is a core pattern for first-use onboarding. It demonstrates features with real functionality while teaching one concept at a time, preventing information overload and helping users quickly realize value.