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Description
Startup idea validation skill. Helps indie developers validate product ideas, analyze competitive landscapes, and assess market saturation.
README (SKILL.md)
Idea Validator
Overview
Helps indie developers validate the uniqueness and market potential of product ideas through a multi-dimensional evaluation framework.
Use Cases
Use when users mention "idea validation," "competitor analysis," "validate startup idea," "analyze market space," "startup idea evaluation," or "idea validation."
Core Capabilities
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-dimensional Startup Idea Evaluation | Comprehensive assessment of market / competition / technology / business model |
| User Persona and Needs Validation | Target user persona construction and pain point analysis |
| MVP Roadmap Generation | Define core features and plan product iteration path |
Command List
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
python scripts/idea_validator.py validate --idea "\x3Cproduct description>" |
Validate startup idea |
python scripts/idea_validator.py compete --market "\x3Ccategory>" |
Competitor analysis |
python scripts/idea_validator.py mvp --idea "\x3Cproduct description>" |
Generate MVP plan |
Usage Workflow
Validate Startup Idea
When the user says "validate [product name] startup idea," execute:
python3 scripts/idea_validator.py validate --idea "\x3Cproduct description>"
Competitor Analysis
When the user says "analyze [category] competitive landscape," execute:
python3 scripts/idea_validator.py compete --market "\x3Ccategory>"
Generate MVP Plan
When the user says "generate MVP feature plan," execute:
python3 scripts/idea_validator.py mvp --idea "\x3Cproduct description>"
Output Format
All commands output a unified Markdown format report containing:
- Key Findings — 3-5 key insights
- Data Overview — Key metrics table (with ratings)
- Detailed Analysis — Multi-dimensional in-depth analysis
- Actionable Recommendations — List of suggestions categorized by priority
References
See references/references.md for details, including links to Y Combinator startup methodology, community discussions, and Chinese resources.
Notes
- Do not fabricate data; mark missing data fields as "Data Unavailable"
- All analysis is based on publicly available information; AI is for reference only
- It is recommended to combine with human judgment
- Install dependencies before first use:
pip install requests
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be what it claims: a local CLI-based idea/competitor/MVP report generator that needs no credentials. Before installing or running: (1) review the bundled script (scripts/idea_validator.py) yourself — it currently produces canned reports and the web-research path is commented out; (2) if you don't want network access, avoid using the '--web' flag and don't install 'requests'; (3) run it in a sandbox or isolated environment if you want to be extra cautious; (4) be aware that if the script is later updated to perform web lookups, it could make outbound requests — re-review changes before upgrading.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: idea-validator
Version: 1.0.0
The idea-validator skill bundle is a template-based tool for generating startup analysis reports. The core logic in scripts/idea_validator.py consists of simple string formatting and print statements, with no evidence of data exfiltration, unauthorized network access, or command injection. The instructions in SKILL.md are well-aligned with the stated purpose and do not contain any malicious prompt injection attempts.
Capability Tags
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
Name and description (startup idea validation, competitor analysis, MVP planning) align with the included CLI script and SKILL.md commands. The included Python script implements report generation and CLI subcommands that map directly to the documented capabilities. There are no extraneous environment variables, binaries, or unrelated dependencies requested.
Instruction Scope
SKILL.md instructs the agent to run the bundled Python script for validate/compete/mvp tasks and to install the 'requests' package. The script currently generates canned reports and only conditionally mentions web research via a '--web' flag; actual web-retrieval code is commented out (TODO). This is scoped to the skill's purpose, but note that enabling web-research in the future (or if the script is modified) could perform network requests.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec in the registry; the skill is instruction-plus-source only. The only recommended dependency is 'pip install requests', which is a common Python package. No external archive downloads or non-standard install locations are used.
Credentials
The skill requires no environment variables, credentials, or config paths. It does not request secrets or access tokens, which is proportional to its functionality.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not marked 'always:true' and does not modify other skills or system settings. It runs as an on-demand CLI tool and does not request persistent privileges.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install idea-validator - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/idea-validator - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
Initial release of the idea-validator skill.
- Assesses startup ideas using a multi-dimensional framework (market, competition, technology, business model).
- Analyzes competitor landscape and market saturation for product categories.
- Constructs target user personas and validates user needs.
- Generates MVP feature plans and product iteration roadmaps.
- Provides output in a unified, Markdown-format report with key findings, metrics, in-depth analysis, and actionable recommendations.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Validator?
Startup idea validation skill. Helps indie developers validate product ideas, analyze competitive landscapes, and assess market saturation. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 80 downloads so far.
How do I install Idea Validator?
Run "/install idea-validator" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Idea Validator free?
Yes, Idea Validator is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Idea Validator support?
Idea Validator is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created Idea Validator?
It is built and maintained by OpenLark (@openlark); the current version is v1.0.0.
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