Define a disposable Proof of Life probe with hypothesis, risks, and success criteria.
npx skills add https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd --skill pol-probe-midoutech
Please help me install this Agent Skill. Skill: pol-probe Source: https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd/tree/main/.claude/skills/pol-probe Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MiDouTech/myTapd --skill pol-probe-midoutech
This Skill helps teams define and document a Proof of Life (PoL) probe to cheaply surface harsh truths about a risky hypothesis before investing in production-quality development. It prevents prototype theater by forcing a narrow, falsifiable experiment with a clear disposal plan and measurable success criteria.
Define a single falsifiable hypothesis, fill the PoL probe template with success criteria and a disposal date, recruit a small set of participants, run the 1–3 day test, and document learnings for decision-making.
High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.
A proof of life probe is a lightweight, disposable experiment used to validate a narrow hypothesis before building production software. You need it to cheaply surface harsh truths about risky feasibility, usability, or data assumptions before investing in a full MVP.
To validate a risky hypothesis without an MVP, define a single falsifiable assumption, fill a probe template with success criteria and a disposal date, recruit a few participants, run a 1-3 day test, and document learnings for decision-making.
Yes, disposable probes support task-focused usability tests, synthetic data simulations, feasibility checks, narrative prototypes, and vibe-coded experiments, letting you pick the cheapest method that answers your specific question.
The best way to prevent prototype theater is by forcing a narrow, falsifiable experiment with a clear disposal plan and measurable success criteria, ensuring your probe remains brutally honest and lightweight within a 1-5 day execution timeline.
A proof of life probe plan must include the hypothesis, risk, prototype type, target users, success criteria, tools, timeline, owner, and a disposal plan, providing a compact one-page structure for rapid reconnaissance.
Yes, proof of life probes are designed for 1-5 day execution, making them highly effective for rapid technical feasibility checks and vibe-coded experiments that surface critical risks early without production overhead.
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