validate-assumptions

Identify and validate strategic assumptions with tests and risk thresholds.

12|1|Updated Mar 23, 2026

Search Tags:#risk assessment #assumption testing #decision-making #product planning #strategy validation

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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.

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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.