user-interview

Design user interview research packages with briefs, screeners, guides, and analysis frameworks.

25|7|Updated Mar 16, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill user-interview-xoai
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Skill: user-interview
Source: https://github.com/xoai/sage/tree/main/skills/user-interview
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill user-interview-xoai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation of comprehensive user interview research packages, ensuring that user research is planned effectively, efficiently, and without bias.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Research Brief Design: Creates detailed research objectives, participant criteria, and recruitment plans.
  • Interview Guide Creation: Develops structured, conversational interview guides tailored to specific research goals.
  • Analysis Framework: Provides a clear method for synthesizing interview data into actionable insights.
  • Use Case: A Product Manager needs to validate a new feature hypothesis. This Skill helps them design a research brief, craft an interview guide for discovery interviews, and define how they will analyze the findings to inform the product roadmap.

Quick Start

Use the user-interview skill to design a research brief and interview guide for validating a new feature concept.

Frequently Asked Questions about user-interview

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a user interview research package for feature validation?

To design a user interview research package, you need to create research briefs, screener questionnaires, interview guides, and analysis frameworks. This process ensures your qualitative research effectively validates hypotheses and tests concepts without bias.

What is the difference between discovery and contextual inquiry interview guides?

Discovery interview guides focus on validating hypotheses and understanding user behavior, while contextual inquiry guides are structured around observing users in their environment. Both require established interview methodologies to ensure effective qualitative data collection.

How do I create a screener questionnaire for qualitative research?

Creating a screener questionnaire for qualitative research involves defining specific participant criteria based on your research objectives. The package design process helps you outline recruitment plans and screening questions to identify the right participants for your study.

Can I use this approach for switch and evaluative interviews?

Yes, the interview design methodology supports various interview types including discovery, switch, contextual inquiry, and evaluative interviews. This allows you to tailor the interview guide and analysis framework to specific research goals like testing concepts or understanding behavior.

What's the best way to synthesize user interview data into actionable insights?

The best way to synthesize user interview data is by using a structured analysis framework defined during the research planning phase. This framework provides a clear method for processing qualitative data collected through your interview guides into actionable product insights.

When should I not use structured interview guides for user research?

Structured interview guides may not be suitable when you need purely exploratory conversations without predefined hypotheses. However, for qualitative research aimed at concept testing or feature validation, adherence to established interview guide patterns is essential for unbiased data collection.