validate-assumptions

Identify and validate strategic assumptions with tests and risk thresholds.

12|1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wfukatsu/nexus-architect --skill validate-assumptions
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Skill: validate-assumptions
Source: https://github.com/wfukatsu/nexus-architect/tree/main/skills/product/validate-assumptions
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wfukatsu/nexus-architect --skill validate-assumptions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires model: opus, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the need to validate critical assumptions of a strategy, providing the cheapest tests and kill/pivot thresholds to assess feasibility and guide decision-making.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assumption Extraction: Identifies and categorizes all falsifiable assumptions, ranking them by collapse impact.
  • Validation Plan Generation: Offers a detailed plan for each top assumption, including the cheapest test and kill/pivot threshold.
  • Gate Verdict: Delivers a Go/No-Go verdict, considering the status of critical assumptions and their tests.

Quick Start

Run /product:validate-assumptions to evaluate the assumptions for your strategy and receive a Go/No-Go verdict.

Frequently Asked Questions about validate-assumptions

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate strategic assumptions for product planning?

Validating strategic assumptions involves identifying falsifiable assumptions, ranking them by collapse impact, and attaching the cheapest tests with kill or pivot thresholds to determine feasibility. This process provides a clear Go or No-Go verdict for your strategy.

What is the best way to test riskiest assumptions before project execution?

Testing the riskiest assumptions requires generating a validation plan that offers the cheapest test for each top assumption and defines a kill or pivot threshold. This approach assesses critical collapse impacts and delivers a gate verdict on overall strategy feasibility.

Can I use assumption testing for risk mitigation in project planning?

Yes, assumption testing applies directly to risk mitigation in project planning by attaching tests and risk thresholds to critical assumptions. It evaluates evidence-based decision-making to ensure strategy validation across various scenarios.

Does strategy validation provide a Go or No-Go decision for overall feasibility?

Strategy validation delivers a Go or No-Go gate verdict by considering the status of critical assumptions and their associated tests. This verdict determines overall strategy feasibility based on evidence gathered during the validation process.

When do I need to run assumption validation tests during product development?

You need to run assumption validation tests during the product and project planning stages before full execution. This ensures risk mitigation and evidence-based decision-making by identifying fatal flaws early through cheap tests and defined thresholds.