product-eval

Evaluate product documents for hypothesis falsifiability, scope coherence, and success metrics.

Updated May 4, 2026

Search Tags:#product management #risk assessment #product evaluation #Jobs-to-be-Done #product coherence #hypothesis falsifiability

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npx skills add https://github.com/cjohnhanson/almanac --skill product-eval

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Skill: product-eval
Source: https://github.com/cjohnhanson/almanac/tree/main/skills/product-eval
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cjohnhanson/almanac --skill product-eval

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need for a thorough evaluation of product documents, ensuring that the product's reasoning aligns with user needs and technical feasibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Evaluation Frameworks: Apply a series of structured frameworks to systematically evaluate product documents.
Hypothesis Falsifiability: Check for unfalsifiable hypotheses and post-hoc flexibility in success criteria.
Scope Coherence: Audits for scope creep and hidden dependencies.
Jobs-to-be-Done Coherence: Ensures the product addresses user outcomes, not just features.
Success Metrics Audit: Assesses the specificity, ownership, and gaming resistance of metrics.
Non-Goals Audit: Identifies non-load-bearing features and conflicting goals.
Risk and Assumption Audit: Identifies and assesses risks and assumptions.
Sequencing and Pacing: Reviews the critical path and dependencies for each phase or milestone.
Output Format: Provides severity-rated findings on hypothesis quality, scope coherence, success criteria, sequencing, and gaps.

Quick Start

Run the product-eval skill on your PRD document to identify critical issues and areas of improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-eval

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

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How do I evaluate a PRD for hypothesis falsifiability and scope coherence?▼

To evaluate a PRD for hypothesis falsifiability and scope coherence, run a structured product evaluation that checks for unfalsifiable hypotheses, post-hoc flexibility, and hidden dependencies. It outputs severity-rated findings on product reasoning quality.

What is Jobs-to-be-Done alignment in product evaluation?▼

Jobs-to-be-Done alignment in product evaluation ensures product documents address user outcomes rather than just features. It audits scope creep and verifies success metrics possess specificity, ownership, and gaming resistance.

How do I audit success metrics and non-goals in a feature spec?▼

Audit success metrics and non-goals in a feature spec by applying a structured evaluation framework that assesses metric specificity, ownership, and gaming resistance, while identifying non-load-bearing features and conflicting goals.

Can I assess risk and dependency sequencing for a phase plan?▼

Yes, you can assess risk and dependency sequencing for a phase plan by conducting a product evaluation that identifies critical path dependencies, assesses assumptions, and reviews milestone pacing.

Does product evaluation require technical feasibility knowledge?▼

Yes, product evaluation requires an understanding of product reasoning and technical feasibility to accurately audit scope coherence, identify hidden dependencies, and provide severity-rated findings on gaps.

What is the best way to identify unfalsifiable hypotheses in product management?▼

The best way to identify unfalsifiable hypotheses in product management is to run a structured evaluation framework that checks for post-hoc flexibility in success criteria and audits assumptions, outputting severity-rated findings.