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problem-validation

Validate whether a problem is worth solving before building anything. Use when asked to validate a problem, assess problem-solution fit, decide whether to build something, or evaluate if a problem is real. Scores problems on frequency, intensity, willingness to pay, and existing workarounds.

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Installation

$npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill problem-validation

How to Install problem-validation

Quickly install problem-validation AI skill to your development environment via command line

  1. Open Terminal: Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.)
  2. Run Installation Command: Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill problem-validation
  3. Verify Installation: Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenClaw

Source: assimovt/productskills.

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Validate problems with evidence, not opinions. A problem worth solving is one that people encounter frequently, feel intensely, and have already tried to solve. If nobody has attempted a workaround, the problem isn't painful enough to build for.

Willingness to Pay (Would they pay to make this go away?)

Validation Score = Frequency x Intensity x Workarounds x WTP

Validate whether a problem is worth solving before building anything. Use when asked to validate a problem, assess problem-solution fit, decide whether to build something, or evaluate if a problem is real. Scores problems on frequency, intensity, willingness to pay, and existing workarounds. Source: assimovt/productskills.

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Install command
npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill problem-validation
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2026-02-22
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2026-03-10

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What is problem-validation?

Validate whether a problem is worth solving before building anything. Use when asked to validate a problem, assess problem-solution fit, decide whether to build something, or evaluate if a problem is real. Scores problems on frequency, intensity, willingness to pay, and existing workarounds. Source: assimovt/productskills.

How do I install problem-validation?

Open your terminal or command line tool (Terminal, iTerm, Windows Terminal, etc.) Copy and run this command: npx skills add https://github.com/assimovt/productskills --skill problem-validation Once installed, the skill will be automatically configured in your AI coding environment and ready to use in Claude Code, Cursor, or OpenClaw

Where is the source repository?

https://github.com/assimovt/productskills