mvp-planning
Plan and scope a Minimum Viable Product for a solopreneur. Use when deciding what to build first, what to cut, how to prioritize features, how to define "done" for a first launch, and how to structure the MVP build process. Covers the MVP definition, feature ruthless-cutting framework, build-vs-buy decisions, launch criteria, and post-launch learning loops. Trigger on "plan my MVP", "minimum viable product", "what should I build first", "scope my product", "MVP roadmap", "what features to include", "first version", "launch something".
Why use this skill?
Learn to define and scope your Minimum Viable Product with this OpenClaw skill. Cut unnecessary features, test core hypotheses, and launch faster.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jk-0001/mvp-planningWhat This Skill Does
The mvp-planning skill provides a structured framework for solopreneurs to transition from a scattered list of product ideas to a laser-focused Minimum Viable Product roadmap. It prevents common startup failures like over-engineering, scope creep, and building features that do not solve a genuine market pain point. The skill utilizes a rigorous validation loop that mandates a core business hypothesis before recommending any build steps, ensuring that every hour of coding or design is strictly tied to measurable customer outcomes.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jk-0001/mvp-planning
Use Cases
- Defining the absolute minimum feature set for a new SaaS product launch.
- Negotiating scope reduction during development to reach market faster.
- Establishing measurable 'success criteria' for beta testing phases.
- Determining whether specific features should be automated, manual, or outsourced during the initial build.
- Pivoting or refining product strategy based on post-launch feedback loops.
Example Prompts
- 'Plan my MVP: I am building a tool for freelance writers to track invoices, but I have too many feature ideas. Help me scope this down.'
- 'I need a roadmap for my first version of a workout app. What features are strictly necessary to test if people will actually pay for it?'
- 'I am stuck in development hell. Can you help me apply the ruthless-cutting framework to my current feature wishlist?'
Tips & Limitations
- Focus on the hypothesis: The skill is most effective when you have a clear target audience in mind. If you are unsure who your customer is, the output will be generalized.
- Be prepared to cut: This skill is designed to be 'brutal.' It will recommend cutting features you are emotionally attached to if they do not directly contribute to validating your core hypothesis.
- Not a coding tool: This skill plans the what and why of your product; it does not generate the actual source code or deployment scripts for your MVP.
- Manual over automated: Always prioritize the 'Fake It' cut; if a task can be done manually via spreadsheet or email for the first 10 users, the skill will suggest holding off on building the automation until demand is verified.
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