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pol-probe-advisor

Guide product managers to select the cheapest effective Proof of Life probe.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#hypothesis-testing#risk-elimination#discovery-framework#proof-of-life#probe-selection
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill pol-probe-advisor-sicktastic
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pol-probe-advisor
Source: https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue/tree/main/product-management/pol-probe-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sicktastic/skill-issue --skill pol-probe-advisor-sicktastic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps product managers pick cheap but informative Proof of Life probes when they struggle to align hypotheses, risks, and resources, preventing validation choices based on tooling comfort instead of the harshest truth.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adaptive questioning workflow that steps through hypothesis, risk, timeline, and resource prompts to isolate the core validation question.
  • Mapped probe recommendations spanning feasibility checks, task-focused tests, narrative prototypes, synthetic simulations, and vibe-coded probes, each with timelines, success criteria, and disposal plans.
  • Facilitation guardrails referencing the workshop-facilitation protocol to manage entry modes, question turns, interruption handling, and clear decision points so prototypes stay focused.

Quick Start

Ask for the right Proof of Life probe by describing your hypothesis, the risk you need to eliminate, your timeline, and available resources in one message.

Frequently Asked Questions about pol-probe-advisor

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

FAQPage Schema
What is a Proof of Life probe and when do I need one for product validation?▼

The probe selection process uses adaptive questioning to step through your hypothesis, risk, timeline, and resources. It isolates the core validation question and maps it to the cheapest effective probe, enforcing explicit success criteria and disposal plans.

How do I choose between feasibility checks, narrative prototypes, and vibe-coded probes?▼

The framework prevents validation choices based on tooling comfort by focusing on the harshest truth. It maps your hypothesis and risk to the appropriate probe type, providing timelines, success criteria, and disposal plans for safe execution.

Can I use this validation framework for early discovery with limited resources?▼

It includes facilitation guardrails referencing the workshop-facilitation protocol to manage entry modes, question turns, and interruptions, ensuring prototypes stay focused and safe to execute within your constraints.

Why should I avoid picking validation probes based on tooling comfort?▼

The framework enforces adaptive questioning and explicit success criteria to prevent this bias. It ensures your prototype selection directly addresses the risk you need to eliminate, maintaining focus on risk elimination over tool familiarity.

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