yes-and

Convert idea drafts into expanded visions with risk mitigations and upgraded pitches.

142|16|Updated Mar 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills --skill yes-and
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: yes-and
Source: https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills/tree/main/execution-skills/skills/yes-and
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/amplitude/builder-skills --skill yes-and

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Many drafts, specs, and pitches receive either vague encouragement or harsh criticism that leaves the author no clearer about how to scale the idea or avoid catastrophic failure. This Skill finds the latent, larger version of an idea, shows how to expand it concretely, and identifies the existential risks with actionable mitigations so authors leave more ambitious and more prepared.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kernel extraction: Distills the one-sentence core insight the idea is actually about and explains why it matters.
  • Bolder expansions: Proposes 2–3 concrete, actionable ways to make the idea far more valuable, including at least one reframing of audience or delivery.
  • Risk-focused survivability: Identifies the top 2–4 existential landmines with why they are real and specific experiments or design fixes to defuse them.
  • Use Case: A PM submits a rough spec and receives a crisp kernel, an ambitious roadmap of 2–3 next bets, prioritized experiments to validate product-market fit quickly, and an upgraded 2–3 sentence pitch for stakeholders.

Quick Start

Paste your draft or proposal and ask: Please find the kernel of this idea, propose two to three concrete bolder expansions, list the top two to four landmines with mitigation plans, and finish with a two to three sentence upgraded pitch.

Frequently Asked Questions about yes-and

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get constructive feedback on a product spec to make it more ambitious?

To get constructive feedback on a product spec, you can process the draft to extract a one-sentence kernel, propose bolder expansions, and identify existential risks with defusal plans. This converts vague drafts into an ambitious vision with practical mitigations.

What is the best way to identify existential risks in a startup pitch?

Identifying existential risks in a startup pitch involves analyzing the proposal to list top landmines with specific mitigation experiments. This risk analysis ensures your pitch is survivable by providing actionable design fixes to defuse catastrophic failure points.

How do I expand a rough idea draft into a bolder product vision?

Expanding a rough idea draft into a bolder product vision requires extracting the core insight and proposing concrete expansions. This process reframes the audience or delivery to scale the idea far beyond its original scope while maintaining practical viability.

Can I use this approach for internal tools and career moves, or only product features?

Yes, you can use this approach for internal tools and career moves, not only product features. The process applies to any idea draft or proposal requiring constructive feedback, expansion, or risk analysis to produce an upgraded pitch tailored to the idea's stage.

How do I upgrade a proposal pitch for stakeholders after risk analysis?

Upgrading a proposal pitch for stakeholders involves synthesizing the extracted kernel, bolder expansions, and landmine mitigations into a two to three sentence upgraded pitch. This final output is tailored to the idea's specific stage for maximum clarity and ambition.