spike

Create disposable prototypes to test feasibility and compare approaches.

Updated May 11, 2026

Search Tags:#feasibility #prototype #experimentation #rapid development #throwaway project

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npx skills add https://github.com/richardnguyen0715/keep-it-real --skill spike-richardnguyen0715

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Skill: spike
Source: https://github.com/richardnguyen0715/keep-it-real/tree/main/refer-projects/hermes-agent/skills/software-development/spike
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/richardnguyen0715/keep-it-real --skill spike-richardnguyen0715

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the validation of ideas before commitment, offering disposable prototypes for testing feasibility, approaches, and unknowns without the need for extensive development.

Core Features & Use Cases

Feasibility Testing: Quickly build throwaway prototypes to validate the feasibility of ideas.
Comparative Prototyping: Run and compare different approaches to a single problem for in-depth analysis.
Documentation and Verdict: Capture findings, successes, and failures with clear documentation and a structured verdict process.
Use Case: Need to test a new feature for your app? Use Spike to quickly create a simple prototype to assess whether it's possible to implement.

Quick Start

Start a new spike by executing: 'run-spike -t "Feature A comparison" -c "Is feature A possible with approach 1?"'

Frequently Asked Questions about spike

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

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How do I validate an idea's feasibility without committing to full development?▼

Rapid prototyping allows you to validate feasibility by building throwaway prototypes to test unknowns and compare approaches without in-depth development. This lets you assess viability and capture findings before allocating extensive engineering resources.

What is the best way to compare different approaches for a new feature?▼

Comparative prototyping lets you run and compare different approaches to a single problem for in-depth analysis. You can decompose the problem into multiple feasibility questions and document successes and failures with a structured verdict.

How do I quickly prototype a feature to see if it is possible to implement?▼

You can quickly prototype a feature to assess implementability by starting a spike with a specific title and feasibility question. This generates a simple, throwaway prototype to test the concept and capture a clear verdict.

Can I use throwaway prototypes for quick MVP development and experimentation?▼

Yes, throwaway prototypes support short-term experimentation, feasibility studies, and quick MVP development. They allow you to test ideas rapidly and assess viability without the need for extensive development commitments.

When should I avoid using disposable prototypes for feasibility testing?▼

You should avoid using disposable prototypes when your project requires in-depth development or production-ready code rather than short-term experimentation. They are designed for quick validation and comparative analysis, not long-term deployment.