onboard

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

Updated Apr 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax --skill onboard-vladimir-shirmanov
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: onboard
Source: https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax/tree/main/.github/skills/onboard
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vladimir-shirmanov/tenax --skill onboard-vladimir-shirmanov

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Onboarding experiences often fail to communicate value quickly, leading to user confusion and low adoption. This Skill helps teams design onboarding flows that guide users from first contact to meaningful use, reducing time-to-value and frustration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Clear welcome and value proposition that sets user expectations
  • Empty-state optimization and progressive disclosure to invite action
  • Contextual tooltips, guided tours, and interactive tutorials to teach by doing
  • Design principles, evaluation criteria, and concrete playbooks for onboarding flows
  • Use Case: introducing a new feature with a short, guided onboarding tour for both web and mobile products

Quick Start

Design an onboarding flow that introduces core concepts, guides initial actions, and includes an optional skip path for experienced users.

Frequently Asked Questions about onboard

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design onboarding flows that reduce time-to-value for new users?

Design onboarding flows with clear value propositions, progressive disclosure, and contextual tooltips to reduce time-to-value. Guide users through core tasks and empty-state interactions to minimize friction and accelerate meaningful use.

What is the best way to use empty states and guided tours for feature discovery?

The best way to use empty states and guided tours is to invite user action through progressive disclosure. Optimize empty states to teach by doing, and use interactive tutorials to guide users through first-use tasks on web and mobile.

Can I use this approach for both web and mobile product onboarding?

Yes, this onboarding approach works for both web and mobile products. It covers sign-up, feature discovery, and first-use tasks, applying structured patterns and contextual tooltips to minimize friction across platforms.

How do I create a guided tour that includes an optional skip path for experienced users?

Create a guided tour that introduces core concepts and guides initial actions while including an optional skip path for experienced users. This minimizes friction and accommodates varying user familiarity levels.

Why does my user onboarding fail to communicate value quickly?

User onboarding fails to communicate value quickly when it lacks clear welcome messaging and structured guidance. Applying progressive disclosure and contextual tooltips sets user expectations and invites immediate action.

What are the limitations of relying solely on tooltips for user onboarding?

Relying solely on tooltips limits onboarding effectiveness because it lacks structured empty-state guidance and progressive disclosure. A complete onboarding flow requires measurable completion criteria and interactive tutorials to teach by doing.