validation-plan-builder

Create structured validation plans with methods, success metrics, and next steps.

18|1|Updated Jan 9, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/adidacta/pmf-detective --skill validation-plan-builder
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Skill: validation-plan-builder
Source: https://github.com/adidacta/pmf-detective/tree/main/skills/validation-plan-builder
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adidacta/pmf-detective --skill validation-plan-builder

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps product teams develop detailed validation plans to test their key assumptions, reducing uncertainty in product development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Assumption Summarization: Extracts core hypotheses about ICP, value proposition, and MVP from existing context files.
  • Validation Method Selection: Guides users through choosing appropriate testing methods like landing pages, conversations, or building MVPs.
  • Success Criteria Definition: Helps define measurable signals and thresholds to evaluate validation results.
  • Routing & Next Step Planning: Generates actionable next steps and routes users to subsequent skills like landing page creation or outreach planning.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to develop a validation plan by summarizing assumptions, selecting validation methods, and defining success metrics, then proceed to implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions about validation-plan-builder

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

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How do I create a validation plan for product assumptions?

Create a validation plan by summarizing core hypotheses about your ICP and value proposition, selecting testing methods, and defining measurable success metrics. This structured process reduces uncertainty in product development by guiding you through actionable validation steps.

What validation methods should I use to test product assumptions?

Validation methods for testing product assumptions include building landing pages, conducting user conversations, and creating MVPs. Choose the appropriate method based on your specific hypothesis to effectively gather measurable signals and evaluate your validation results.

How do I define success criteria for user research and product testing?

Define success criteria for user research by establishing measurable signals and specific thresholds to evaluate validation results. This ensures your product testing yields objective data to determine whether your core assumptions are confirmed or require iteration.

Can I use this to summarize assumptions from existing product context files?

Yes, you can summarize assumptions from existing context files to extract core hypotheses about your ICP, value proposition, and MVP. This assumption summarization step forms the foundation for selecting appropriate validation methods and planning next steps.

What's the best way to plan next steps after validating product assumptions?

Plan next steps after validating product assumptions by routing directly to implementation tasks like landing page creation or outreach planning. This routing ensures a seamless transition from validation results to actionable product development execution.

When do I need a structured test plan for product development?

You need a structured test plan for product development when you want to reduce uncertainty around core assumptions before building. It is essential when you must define measurable success metrics and select appropriate validation methods to justify subsequent implementation steps.