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product-metrics

Define a product metrics framework with North Star, input, health, and counter-metrics.

5|2|Updated Mar 27, 2026
Search Tags:#metrics#dashboard#north-star#kpi#product-analytics#ai-metrics
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills --skill product-metrics-tarunccet
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: product-metrics
Source: https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills/tree/main/pm-data-analytics/skills/product-metrics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tarunccet/pm-skills --skill product-metrics-tarunccet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product teams struggle to choose a single customer-centric North Star, break it into actionable input metrics, and design dashboards and alerts that align engineering, product, and business goals; this Skill structures that process end-to-end. It also addresses the special measurement needs of AI-enabled features by adding model-quality and operational metric layers alongside product and business impact metrics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • North Star selection & validation: Proposes 2–3 NSM candidates and evaluates each against clear criteria (customer value, leading indicator, measurability, actionability, resistance to gaming).
  • Four-layer metrics framework: Produces NSM, 3–5 MECE input metrics, 3–5 health guardrails, and 1–2 counter-metrics with precise definitions, data sources, visualizations, targets, and alert thresholds.
  • Dashboard & cadence design: Provides a recommended dashboard layout, alert severity levels, and review cadences (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly).
  • AI metrics stack (optional): Adds model quality, operational, product-level, and business-impact metrics for ML/LLM features, plus degradation detection and monitoring suggestions.

Quick Start

Define a complete metrics framework for my product or feature including a recommended North Star, 3–5 input metrics, health and counter-metrics, dashboard layout, and alert thresholds.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-metrics

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I define a North Star metric and input metrics for a new product?▼

To define a North Star metric, evaluate 2-3 candidates against customer value, leading indication, and measurability. Break it into 3-5 MECE input metrics, health guardrails, and counter-metrics with precise definitions, data sources, and alert thresholds.

What metrics should I track for AI-enabled features?▼

For AI-enabled features, track a four-layer metrics stack: model quality, operational, product-level, and business-impact metrics. This framework includes degradation detection and monitoring suggestions to measure both ML performance and business value.

How do I design an analytics dashboard with alert thresholds and review cadences?▼

Design an analytics dashboard by defining a recommended layout, alert severity levels, and review cadences. Establish daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly review cycles alongside health guardrails and counter-metrics to align measurement with action.

What is the best way to structure a product metrics framework?▼

The best way to structure a product metrics framework is creating a MECE breakdown of 3-5 input metrics, 3-5 health guardrails, and 1-2 counter-metrics. Include visualization recommendations, targets, and alert thresholds for each metric to ensure actionable tracking.

Can I use this metrics framework for redesigning an existing analytics dashboard?▼

Yes, you can use this metrics framework to redesign an analytics dashboard. It produces validated North Star candidates, MECE input metrics, visualization recommendations, and alert thresholds to realign engineering, product, and business goals.

Why do I need counter-metrics and health guardrails in my KPI dashboard?▼

Counter-metrics and health guardrails prevent gaming and ensure sustainable growth in your KPI dashboard. Defining 3-5 health guardrails and 1-2 counter-metrics with specific alert thresholds protects against negative consequences of optimizing a single North Star.

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