prototype

Validate prototype questions for product and game concepts.

18|5|Updated Nov 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wsman/MY-DOGE-MICRO --skill prototype-wsman
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prototype
Source: https://github.com/wsman/MY-DOGE-MICRO/tree/main/.agents/skills/prototype
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wsman/MY-DOGE-MICRO --skill prototype-wsman

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you quickly test whether a product idea, API contract, CLI workflow, data pipeline, or technology choice is worth pursuing before investing in full implementation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Rapidly scopes a focused prototype around one clear question so you can avoid overbuilding.
  • Produces throwaway implementation, measurable observations, and a structured report with a final recommendation.
  • Supports product and game experimentation, including API spikes, workflow tests, CLI ergonomics checks, and technology feasibility validation.

Quick Start

Ask the prototype skill to evaluate your concept and tell it the review mode you want so it can define the question and begin the workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about prototype

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate an API contract with a rapid spike before full implementation?

You can validate an API spike by scoping a focused prototype around one clear question, producing throwaway implementation and measurable observations in an isolated directory. This avoids overbuilding while testing whether the API contract is worth pursuing.

What is the best way to test CLI workflow ergonomics before committing to a design?

Testing CLI workflow ergonomics involves running a prototype that scopes a focused question, implements a throwaway version, and generates a structured report with a final recommendation. Measurable success criteria ensure the CLI design is validated before full investment.

How do I evaluate a technology choice for a data pipeline without overbuilding?

Evaluating a technology choice uses phased planning and project-context review to scope a prototype around one question. It produces measurable observations and an explicit verdict in a structured report, confirming feasibility in local-first repositories before full implementation.

Can I use prototype validation for game concept experimentation?

Prototype validation supports product and game experimentation by scoping a focused prototype around one clear question. It produces throwaway implementation, measurable observations, and a structured report with a final recommendation to test game concepts rapidly.

When should I not use a rapid prototype approach for workflow validation?

You should avoid rapid prototyping when the concept already has clear feasibility or when full implementation is low-risk. Prototyping is designed for uncertain ideas requiring measurable observations and explicit verdicts before committing development resources.