skill-discovery-mvp-scope

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps teams define a minimal MVP scope by identifying the Core Value Loop, removing non-essential features, and establishing clear success criteria plus a validation plan before building the full product.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Core Value Loop identification: map user action to value and the loop that drives retention, to decide what to build first.
• Feature filtering framework: a three-question test to determine whether a feature belongs in MVP, plus a decision table and examples.
• MVP guidance: types such as Concierge MVP, Wizard of Oz MVP, Landing Page MVP, and Functional MVP to choose the right approach.
• MVP Scope Document: a structured artifact including Core Value Proposition, In Scope, Out of Scope, and Validation Approach.
• Common mistakes to avoid: guidance on not over-scoping or over-engineering MVPs.

Quick Start

Identify your Core Value Loop for the target users, then apply the three-question test to each feature candidate and decide what to include in the MVP.