Lean Startup
This "Lean Startup" skill helps you rapidly test business ideas by prioritizing validated learning and iterative development for faster success.
Install on your platform
We auto-selected Claude Code based on this skill’s supported platforms.
Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add lean-startup npx -- -y @trustedskills/lean-startup
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"lean-startup": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/lean-startup"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill allows an AI agent to apply Lean Startup principles. It can help guide product development by focusing on validated learning, rapid experimentation, and iterative pivoting based on customer feedback. The agent can assist in identifying key assumptions, designing Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and analyzing data to inform strategic decisions.
When to use it
- New Product Development: When launching a new product or feature, the skill can help prioritize experiments and validate core hypotheses.
- Business Plan Creation: To develop a business plan grounded in customer discovery and iterative refinement rather than traditional market research.
- Problem Solving within an Existing Business: When facing challenges with existing products or services, to identify root causes through experimentation and data analysis.
- Strategic Pivoting: To guide decisions about whether to persevere with a current strategy or pivot to a new approach based on evidence.
Key capabilities
- Validated Learning
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Design
- Experimentation & A/B Testing
- Pivot Analysis
- Customer Discovery
Example prompts
- "I'm launching a new mobile app for pet owners. Help me identify the riskiest assumptions I need to validate."
- "What would be a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a service that connects local farmers with restaurants?"
- "We’ve been running an online course, but enrollment is low. Analyze our data and suggest potential pivots.”
Tips & gotchas
The agent's output will be most effective when provided with specific context about the product or business being analyzed. Be prepared to provide data on customer interactions, market trends, and competitive landscape.
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