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pol-probe-advisor

Map product hypotheses to one of five Proof of Life probe types.

1|1|Updated Mar 29, 2026
Search Tags:#validation#prototyping#user-research#hypothesis-testing#proof-of-life#feasibility-testing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yuyuxinli/moodcoco --skill pol-probe-advisor-yuyuxinli
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pol-probe-advisor
Source: https://github.com/yuyuxinli/moodcoco/tree/main/.claude/skills/pol-probe-advisor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yuyuxinli/moodcoco --skill pol-probe-advisor-yuyuxinli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams avoid overbuilding and prototype theater by matching a specific hypothesis and its primary risk to the cheapest, most informative Proof of Life (PoL) probe so teams learn the harsh truth quickly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Adaptive decision framework: Asks targeted questions about hypothesis, risk, timeline, and resources to identify the core question you need to answer.
  • Five probe recommendations: Maps inputs to one of five probe types (feasibility check, task-focused test, narrative prototype, synthetic data simulation, vibe-coded probe) and supplies methods, tools, success criteria, and a disposal plan.
  • Execution support: Offers to generate a pol-probe artifact, walk through execution steps, or refine the hypothesis for narrower, falsifiable tests. Use cases include demand testing, onboarding validation, AI feasibility spikes, and quick UX workflow checks.

Quick Start

Ask the agent: Help me choose the right PoL probe for this hypothesis, its primary risk, my timeline, and available resources.

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 in product hypothesis validation?▼

A Proof of Life probe is the cheapest validation method used to test a product hypothesis and eliminate its riskiest assumption quickly, preventing overbuilding and prototype theater.

How do I choose the right validation method for my product hypothesis?▼

To choose the right validation method, map your hypothesis, primary risk, timeline, and available resources to one of five probe types, ensuring you select the cheapest option that proves risk.

How can I test technical feasibility without overbuilding a prototype?▼

You can test technical feasibility by running a feasibility spike, one of five probe types, which validates your riskiest technical assumption quickly before committing to full development.

What is the best way to validate user demand and onboarding workflows?▼

The best way to validate user demand and onboarding workflows is a task-focused test probe, which checks task completion and user interactions without unnecessary feature development.

Can I use synthetic data simulations for product hypothesis testing?▼

Yes, you can use synthetic data simulations as a probe type to test hypotheses and observe system behaviors, generating a documented artifact with success criteria and a disposal plan.

When should I avoid using narrative prototypes for validation?▼

Avoid narrative prototypes when your primary risk is technical feasibility or user task completion, as these scenarios require feasibility spikes or task-focused tests for accurate validation.

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