user-interview

Generate unbiased user interview guides using The Mom Test and YC's Five Questions frameworks.

54|4|Updated Feb 18, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill user-interview-assimovt
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Skill: user-interview
Source: https://github.com/assimovt/productskills/tree/main/skills/user-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill user-interview-assimovt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you conduct user interviews that reveal genuine problems and needs, rather than polite affirmations, by guiding you through effective questioning techniques.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Interviewing: Utilizes "The Mom Test" and YC's Five Questions framework for unbiased customer discovery.
  • Problem Identification: Focuses on uncovering user pain points and existing workarounds.
  • Use Case: Prepare for a customer discovery call by generating an interview guide that helps you understand a user's current workflow and challenges related to a specific task.

Quick Start

Use the user-interview skill to prepare for a customer discovery call about managing project tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-interview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I conduct a user interview that uncovers real customer problems?

To conduct a user interview that uncovers real problems, use structured frameworks like The Mom Test and YC's Five Questions to elicit behavioral insights and avoid leading questions. This reveals genuine needs instead of polite affirmations.

What is the Mom Test and how does it apply to customer discovery?

The Mom Test is a customer discovery framework that focuses on asking about past behaviors and specific actions rather than opinions. It helps you validate product ideas by ensuring users share genuine experiences instead of polite encouragement.

Can I use this to prepare an interview guide for startup product validation?

Yes, you can generate a structured interview guide for startup product validation. It applies YC's Five Questions framework to help you understand a user's current workflow, challenges, and existing workarounds related to a specific task.

What's the best way to avoid leading questions during market research?

The best way to avoid leading questions during market research is to focus on uncovering user pain points and existing workarounds. Employing unbiased questioning techniques ensures you elicit behavioral insights rather than polite affirmations.

Does this approach work for understanding current user workflows and challenges?

Yes, this approach works for understanding current user workflows and challenges. It facilitates unbiased user interviews specifically designed to uncover genuine customer problems and identify existing workarounds in their daily tasks.