ship-score

Automate structured SHIP interviews to score features and generate a final scorecard.

15|1|Updated Feb 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mjwhansen/shipscore --skill ship-score
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Skill: ship-score
Source: https://github.com/mjwhansen/shipscore/tree/main
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mjwhansen/shipscore --skill ship-score

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

SHIP-score provides a structured approach to evaluate features using the SHIP framework to reduce decision risk and bias.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured SHIP interviews to score features against the framework
  • Confidence tracking across Income, Strategy, and Perspiration
  • Generates a final SHIP score with reasoning to guide prioritization
  • Works for features, bugs, or ideas in any backlog or planning session

Quick Start

Invoke the SHIP interview workflow by asking for a feature to be scored using the SHIP framework and a final scorecard with reasoning.

Frequently Asked Questions about ship-score

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

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How do I score product features for prioritization using the SHIP framework?

To score product features for prioritization using the SHIP framework, you invoke a structured interview workflow that evaluates features against Strategic Heft, Income, and Perspiration dimensions. It generates a final scorecard with reasoning to guide your backlog bets.

Can I evaluate bugs and ideas in my backlog using a SHIP scorecard?

Yes, you can evaluate bugs and ideas in your backlog using a SHIP scorecard. The structured SHIP interview workflow works across product features, bugs, or ideas in any planning session to derive a final score with reasoning.

What is the SHIP framework for product management prioritization?

The SHIP framework for product management prioritization is a structured evaluation model that scores features across Strategic Heft, Income, and Perspiration dimensions. It reduces decision risk and bias by applying confidence tracking and cross-dimension scoring.

How do I track confidence when scoring features across SHIP dimensions?

To track confidence when scoring features across SHIP dimensions, the framework applies confidence tracking across Income, Strategy, and Perspiration during the structured interview. This ensures your final scorecard reflects the certainty of your prioritization bets.

Does the SHIP interview workflow require specific storage or database integrations?

No, the SHIP interview workflow does not require specific storage or database integrations. It uses a portable, storage-agnostic interaction model to score features, meaning you can apply it to any backlog without prerequisite environment setup.

What's the best way to reduce bias when prioritizing my product backlog?

The best way to reduce bias when prioritizing your product backlog is using a structured SHIP interview to score features against defined framework criteria. This approach applies decision criteria and interpretation guidelines to minimize subjective decision risk.