working-backwards

Facilitate product definition using Amazon Working Backwards and PR/FAQ generation.

2|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/DavidSchmidt00/padel-agent --skill working-backwards-davidschmidt00
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: working-backwards
Source: https://github.com/DavidSchmidt00/padel-agent/tree/main/.agents/skills/working-backwards
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/DavidSchmidt00/padel-agent --skill working-backwards-davidschmidt00

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps define new products or features by focusing on customer needs and desired outcomes before development, preventing the creation of solutions in search of problems.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Product Definition: Guides users through Amazon's Working Backwards methodology.
  • PR/FAQ Generation: Facilitates writing a press release and FAQ to clarify product value.
  • Use Case: Use this skill when you have a new app idea but need to rigorously define the customer problem, the ideal solution, and justify its development before writing any code.

Quick Start

Use the working backwards skill to help define a new product.

Frequently Asked Questions about working-backwards

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the working backwards product strategy methodology?

The working backwards product strategy defines products by starting with the customer problem and desired outcomes before development, using a PR/FAQ approach to prevent building solutions in search of problems.

How do I write a PR/FAQ for a new product idea?

To write a PR/FAQ for a new product idea, you articulate the customer value and problem-solution fit, drafting a press release and FAQ to rigorously clarify the product's value before writing any code.

When should I use the working backwards approach for product development?

You should use the working backwards approach for product development when you have a new app idea or feature evaluation and need to rigorously define the customer problem and justify development before coding.

How do I define customer value before building a product feature?

You define customer value before building a product feature by focusing on customer needs and desired outcomes, requiring clear articulation of the problem-solution fit to justify the new feature.

Do I need any specific frameworks to start defining products by working backwards?

No specific frameworks are required to start defining products by working backwards; you only need a clear articulation of customer value and the problem-solution fit to begin generating the PR/FAQ.