Startup Validator
This Startup Validator assesses business ideas for viability, offering insights to reduce risk and increase chances of success.
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add startup-validator npx -- -y @trustedskills/startup-validator
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"startup-validator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/startup-validator"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The startup-validator skill assesses the viability of a business idea. It analyzes provided details about a proposed startup, including its concept, target market, and potential revenue streams, to identify strengths and weaknesses. The tool provides feedback on factors like market demand, competitive landscape, and overall feasibility, ultimately offering an initial assessment of the startup's potential for success.
When to use it
- You have a new business idea and want a preliminary evaluation before investing significant time or resources.
- You are developing a business plan and need feedback on specific aspects like market size or competitive advantages.
- You’re brainstorming with a team and want an objective perspective on the potential of different startup concepts.
- You're seeking to refine your pitch deck by identifying areas that require further development or justification.
Key capabilities
- Business idea assessment
- Market demand analysis
- Competitive landscape evaluation
- Feasibility scoring
Example prompts
- "Assess the viability of a mobile app for connecting local farmers with consumers."
- "Evaluate my startup concept: an AI-powered personalized learning platform for children aged 5-10. Here's a description..."
- "Can you give me feedback on the potential market size and competition for a subscription box service delivering artisanal coffee?"
Tips & gotchas
The quality of the assessment depends heavily on the detail provided in your startup description. Be as specific as possible about your target audience, revenue model, and competitive advantages to get more accurate results.
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