product-review

Name: product-review
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Author: josephneumann

Review product scope through EXPAND, HOLD, REDUCE, and DESIGN modes.

4|Updated Jan 7, 2026

Search Tags:#design thinking #requirements analysis #risk assessment #product review #scope validation #feature assessment

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npx skills add https://github.com/josephneumann/claude-corps --skill product-review-josephneumann

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Skill: product-review
Source: https://github.com/josephneumann/claude-corps/tree/main/skills/product-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josephneumann/claude-corps --skill product-review-josephneumann

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill challenges the fundamental premise and scope of a proposed feature or product, ensuring that engineering effort is directed towards the most valuable and correctly defined objectives.

Core Features & Use Cases

Scope Validation: Critically assesses if the problem is worth solving and if the proposed solution is the best approach.
Mode-Based Analysis: Offers four distinct lenses (EXPAND, HOLD, REDUCE, DESIGN) to tailor the review to the specific context of the work.
Use Case: Before starting development on a new feature, run /product-review to get an opinionated assessment of whether the feature aligns with strategic goals and is scoped appropriately, preventing wasted development cycles.

Quick Start

Run the product review skill using the EXPAND mode to explore the full potential of the new feature idea.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-review

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

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How do I validate feature scope and requirements before starting development?▼

Feature scope validation requires a structured product review to challenge the premise of your development work, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and user needs before engineering effort begins. This prevents wasted development cycles on misdefined objectives.

What is the best way to assess product risk during the specification phase?▼

Product risk assessment during the specification phase involves analyzing architecture, error handling, security, data flow, testing, and deployment to identify potential vulnerabilities and scope creep before development starts. Using a mode-based analysis framework ensures comprehensive structural feedback.

How does design thinking integration work in a product review?▼

Design thinking in a product review works by applying four analytical lenses—EXPAND, HOLD, REDUCE, and DESIGN—to tailor the assessment to your specific context, challenging whether the proposed solution is the best approach for the problem. This mode-based analysis ensures structured feedback.

Can I use product review to challenge the fundamental premise of a proposed feature?▼

Yes, product review is specifically designed to challenge the fundamental premise and scope of a proposed feature, critically assessing if the problem is worth solving and if the proposed solution is the correct approach. This ensures engineering effort targets the most valuable objectives.

When do I need scope validation for new feature development?▼

Scope validation is needed before starting development on any new feature to get an opinionated assessment of whether the feature aligns with strategic goals and is scoped appropriately. Running this review prevents wasted development cycles on features lacking strategic alignment.

Does product review support different analysis modes for feature assessment?▼

Yes, product review supports four distinct analysis modes for feature assessment: EXPAND to explore potential, HOLD to maintain current scope, REDUCE to minimize footprint, and DESIGN to focus on architectural feedback. These modes tailor the review to the specific context of your work.