product-risk

Evaluate product ideas and existing products using the Four Risks framework.

16|3|Updated Mar 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain --skill product-risk
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Skill: product-risk
Source: https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain/tree/main/.claude/skills/product-risk
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/YehudaFrankel/clankbrain --skill product-risk

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Product teams frequently struggle to validate ideas and quantify risk before committing resources, leading to misaligned priorities, wasted development time, and missed market fit.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Four Risks framework to evaluate Value, Usability, Feasibility, and Viability for both existing products and new ideas.
  • Two operational modes: Evaluate mode to score an existing product, and Create mode to validate an idea and generate a working plan and scaffolding.
  • Generated artifacts include a risk scorecard, Go-To-Market reality notes, plan documents, decisions log, and memory index for ongoing de-risking.
  • Workflow guardrails and phase-based guidance to structure decision-making.

Quick Start

Trigger the skill with /product-risk and choose Evaluation or Create mode to begin the four-risk process.

Frequently Asked Questions about product-risk

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

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How do I assess product risk before committing development resources?

To assess product risk, you can use the Four Risks framework to evaluate Value, Usability, Feasibility, and Viability. This process generates a risk scorecard and decision log to guide whether you should build, pivot, or drop an idea.

What is the Four Risks framework for product validation?

The Four Risks framework is a product validation method that scores Value, Usability, Feasibility, and Viability. It structures decision-making for early-stage ideas and established products to determine if you should build, pivot, or drop them.

How do I validate a new product idea and generate a go-to-market plan?

You can validate a new product idea using Create mode, which applies the Four Risks framework to produce a working plan, go-to-market reality notes, and scaffolding. This guides your product validation and generates actionable artifacts for de-risking.

Can I evaluate an existing product for viability and usability risks?

Yes, you can use Evaluate mode to score an existing product on viability and usability risks. This mode applies the Four Risks framework to established products within a workspace, generating a risk scorecard to inform pivoting or dropping decisions.

Does product risk assessment support continuous de-risking and decision tracking?

Product risk assessment supports continuous de-risking through a memory-backed plan, decisions log, and memory index. These artifacts ensure ongoing tracking of value, usability, feasibility, and viability evaluations throughout the product lifecycle.