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startup-validator

Validate startup ideas with market analysis and TAM/SAM/SOM metrics.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#market analysis#market sizing#problem validation#startup validation#competitive research#go-to-market strategy#business idea evaluation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Mohamed-Elkahef/test-project --skill startup-validator-mohamed-elkahef
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: startup-validator
Source: https://github.com/Mohamed-Elkahef/test-project/tree/main/.claude/skills/startup-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Mohamed-Elkahef/test-project --skill startup-validator-mohamed-elkahef

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) and scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill eliminates the guesswork and wasted resources from pursuing unvalidated startup ideas by providing systematic, data-driven market and competitive analysis to confirm commercial viability before launch.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Market Assessment: Calculates TAM/SAM/SOM, evaluates market growth trends, and identifies market maturity stage.
  • Competitive Landscape Analysis: Maps direct, indirect, and adjacent competitors to uncover market gaps and differentiation opportunities.
  • Problem-Solution Fit Validation: Confirms the frequency and intensity of the target customer's pain point, and assesses willingness to pay for solutions.
  • Use Case: A founder with a new idea for a sustainable pet product subscription service can use this Skill to quickly gauge market size, research existing competitors, validate if pet owners actually struggle with current subscription options, and receive a clear viability recommendation with next steps.

Quick Start

Use the startup-validator skill to evaluate the market potential of my AI-powered small business bookkeeping automation tool for freelance designers.

Frequently Asked Questions about startup-validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my startup idea before building the product?▼

To validate a startup idea, you need to assess market viability by calculating TAM/SAM/SOM, mapping the competitive landscape, and evaluating problem-solution fit. This process delivers a structured validation report confirming commercial potential before launch.

What is TAM SAM SOM and how is it used for market sizing?▼

TAM, SAM, and SOM are metrics used for market sizing to estimate total, serviceable, and obtainable market volumes. This startup validation skill calculates these metrics to provide a data-driven assessment of your market opportunity and growth trends.

How do I analyze my competitive landscape to find market gaps?▼

Analyzing the competitive landscape involves mapping direct, indirect, and adjacent competitors to uncover differentiation opportunities. This skill performs a competitive gap analysis to identify where your business concept can gain a unique advantage.

Can I use this skill to evaluate a go-to-market strategy for a niche business?▼

Yes, you can evaluate a go-to-market strategy for a niche business by assessing the frequency and intensity of target customer pain points alongside their willingness to pay. This delivers actionable go-to-market recommendations tailored to your specific market context.

What is the best way to assess problem-solution fit for a new business concept?▼

Assessing problem-solution fit requires confirming that target customers actively experience a specific pain point and are willing to pay for a resolution. This skill uses web search and standardized frameworks to validate these conditions for your new business concept.

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