shakedown

Evaluate business ideas using IDEO's Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility lenses.

2|Updated Apr 29, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tracekc/super-pm --skill shakedown-tracekc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shakedown
Source: https://github.com/tracekc/super-pm/tree/main/shakedown
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tracekc/super-pm --skill shakedown-tracekc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Grills and validates business ideas using a structured, multi-phase framework to surface truth, reduce optimism bias, and save time by delivering a clear verdict and actionable next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, multi-phase evaluation: grilling, motivation, market research, differentiation, fitness, and verdict phases that build a shared understanding.
  • Anti-sycophancy and guardrails: prioritizes honest assessment over encouragement, with explicit kill criteria and pre-mortems.
  • Artifacts and checkpoints: maintains phase-specific artifacts (state, shared-understanding, idea-brief, research, differentiation, fit-analysis, verdict) to align with the user and track progress.
  • Use cases: ideal for vetting new product ideas, OSS proposals, or research directions before significant time or money is spent.

Quick Start

Provide a concise one-sentence description of the idea, the target user, and the core problem, then choose quick or deep mode to start the grilling phase.

Frequently Asked Questions about shakedown

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I evaluate if a product idea is worth pursuing before investing time?

To evaluate if a product idea is worth pursuing, apply IDEO's Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility lenses to surface risks, reduce optimism bias, and deliver a clear verdict with actionable next steps.

What is the best way to validate business ideas and reduce optimism bias?

The best way to validate business ideas and reduce optimism bias is through a structured, multi-phase grilling framework that prioritizes honest assessment over encouragement and establishes explicit kill criteria.

How do I conduct a fit analysis and market research for a new product idea?

Conduct a fit analysis and market research by progressing through structured evaluation phases that capture specific artifacts, including an idea brief, research data, and differentiation analysis, with phase checkpoints to align progress.

Can I run a quick idea evaluation for an OSS proposal without a deep time commitment?

Yes, you can run a quick idea evaluation for an OSS proposal by selecting quick mode, which stages experiments and delivers a fast, actionable verdict without the full commitment of a deep evaluation.

When should I not use a structured idea evaluation framework?

You should not use a structured idea evaluation framework if your concept lacks a clear target user or core problem, as the grilling phases require a concise one-sentence description to begin assessing motivation and viability.