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product-lens

Assess feature rationale and output a product brief with prioritized roadmap.

Updated Apr 2, 2026
Search Tags:#specification#validate#product-management#user-journey#go-no-go#feature-prioritization#product-diagnostics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/richardnpaul/everything-vscode-copilot --skill product-lens-richardnpaul
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: product-lens
Source: https://github.com/richardnpaul/everything-vscode-copilot/tree/main/.github/skills/product-lens
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richardnpaul/everything-vscode-copilot --skill product-lens-richardnpaul

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Use this skill to validate the rationale behind building a feature, ensuring the team starts with a solid problem statement and a clear objective to prevent wasted effort.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Product Diagnostic: asks hard questions to uncover the real user and business needs, and outputs a PRODUCT-BRIEF.md with risks and a go/no-go recommendation.
  • Founder Review: evaluates the project through a founder lens, scoring product-market fit signals and identifying the one thing that could 10x the effort.
  • User Journey Audit: maps the current user journey, identifies friction points, and suggests top fixes to improve time-to-value.
  • Feature Prioritization: helps rank ideas using ICE-like scoring to drive a focused roadmap and trade-offs.

Quick Start

Run a product diagnostic on a feature idea to generate a PRODUCT-BRIEF.md and a prioritized plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-lens

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a feature specification before development?▼

To validate a feature specification, run a product diagnostic to uncover real user and business needs, outputting a product brief with risks and a go/no-go recommendation to prevent wasted effort.

How do I prioritize features for a product roadmap?▼

Prioritize features for a product roadmap by applying ICE-like scoring to rank ideas, driving focused trade-offs and ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.

What is the best way to audit a user journey for friction points?▼

The best way to audit a user journey for friction points is to map the current journey, identify bottlenecks, and suggest top fixes to improve time-to-value.

Can I use product diagnostics for weekly product reviews?▼

Yes, you can use product diagnostics during weekly product reviews and pre-launch checks to ensure feature alignment with user needs and business goals.

How does a founder review evaluate product-market fit?▼

A founder review evaluates product-market fit by scoring product-market fit signals through a founder lens and identifying the one thing that could 10x the effort.

When should I not use feature prioritization scoring?▼

You should not use feature prioritization scoring when you lack a solid problem statement and clear objective, as validating the rationale behind building must precede ranking ideas.

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