Warden

Evaluate user experience quality against the V.A.I.R.E. framework.

68|14|Updated Jan 7, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/simota/agent-skills --skill warden
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Skill: Warden
Source: https://github.com/simota/agent-skills/tree/main/warden
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simota/agent-skills --skill warden

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill acts as a quality gatekeeper, ensuring that features, flows, and releases meet stringent V.A.I.R.E. (Value, Agency, Identity, Resilience, Echo) quality standards before deployment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • V.A.I.R.E. Assessment: Evaluates user experiences against the five core dimensions of quality.
  • Scorecard Evaluation: Assigns scores (0-3) to each dimension and provides a pass/fail verdict.
  • Anti-Pattern Detection: Identifies and flags dark patterns, manipulation, and exclusion tactics.
  • Use Case: Before releasing a new user onboarding flow, use Warden to assess its Value (ease of first use), Agency (user control), Identity (personalization), Resilience (error handling), and Echo (completion experience).

Quick Start

Use the Warden skill to evaluate the quality of the new checkout flow against the V.A.I.R.E. framework.

Frequently Asked Questions about Warden

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

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What is the V.A.I.R.E. framework for UX evaluation?

Use a UX evaluation framework like V.A.I.R.E. to review your design sheets before release. It audits user flows against five quality dimensions, identifies dark patterns, and outputs a pass/fail verdict with a scorecard.

How do I evaluate a pre-release flow for dark patterns?

Run a design review using a framework like V.A.I.R.E. to detect dark patterns and manipulation tactics. It audits your design sheets, checks for exclusion tactics, and outputs a quality scorecard with a pass/fail verdict.

Can I use a scorecard evaluation for release gate approval?

Yes, you can apply a scorecard evaluation as a release gate. It assigns scores from zero to three across five UX dimensions, verifies state completeness for resilience, and outputs a pass or fail verdict to gate your deployment.

Does usability testing check for state completeness in error handling?

Usability testing using the V.A.I.R.E. framework explicitly verifies state completeness for resilience. This checks that your design handles errors properly and maintains robust user experience standards during edge cases.

What is the best way to score user onboarding flows against quality standards?

The best way to score onboarding flows is applying a framework like V.A.I.R.E. It assesses ease of first use, user control, personalization, error handling, and completion experience, generating a zero to three scorecard per dimension.