Startup Idea Validator
A brutal, venture-scout style validator that scores startup ideas and provides a 7-day go-to-market sprint.
- Calculate a weighted market score to decide if an idea is worth building.
- Define a strict MVP scope by identifying 10 features to explicitly ignore.
- Execute a 7-day no-code validation plan to test demand for under $100.
$8.99
· or 45 creditsSecure checkout via Stripe
Included in download
- Calculate a weighted market score to decide if an idea is worth building.
- Define a strict MVP scope by identifying 10 features to explicitly ignore.
- Ready for Claude.ai skills
See it in action
You say
Validate my idea: A subscription service that sends pre-configured, hardened Raspberry Pis to non-technical users for self-hosting their own private cloud.
Your agent does
=== CARD 1: MARKET SCORE (7.2/10) ===
- Pain intensity: 8/10 (Privacy concerns are peaking)
- Market size: 5/10 (Niche hobbyist/prosumer)
- Founder feasibility: 9/10 (Low-code assembly) Verdict: Build after de-risking the "Willingness to Pay" for hardware vs free software.
Startup Idea Validator
A brutal, venture-scout style validator that scores startup ideas and provides a 7-day go-to-market sprint.
$8.99
· or 45 creditsSecure checkout via Stripe
Included in download
- Calculate a weighted market score to decide if an idea is worth building.
- Define a strict MVP scope by identifying 10 features to explicitly ignore.
- Ready for Claude.ai skills
- Instant install
See it in action
You say
Validate my idea: A subscription service that sends pre-configured, hardened Raspberry Pis to non-technical users for self-hosting their own private cloud.
Your agent does
=== CARD 1: MARKET SCORE (7.2/10) ===
- Pain intensity: 8/10 (Privacy concerns are peaking)
- Market size: 5/10 (Niche hobbyist/prosumer)
- Founder feasibility: 9/10 (Low-code assembly) Verdict: Build after de-risking the "Willingness to Pay" for hardware vs free software.
About This Skill
The problem
Founders often waste months building features for markets that don't exist or solving problems nobody pays for. DIY validation is slow, prone to confirmation bias, and usually lacks a structured rubric for killing bad ideas early.
What it does
- Generates a weighted Market Score (1-10) across six dimensions including pain intensity and founder feasibility.
- Maps the competitive landscape across direct, indirect, and status quo tiers to find specific positioning wedges.
- Defines a strict MVP scope with a "10 Not to Build" list to prevent feature creep.
- Provides a 7-day no-code validation sprint and explicit "kill criteria" to protect founder time.
- Creates five platform-specific viral hooks to test demand before a single line of code is written.
Why this beats prompting it yourself
Standard LLM prompts yield polite, generic encouragement. This skill uses a weighted scoring rubric and a forced "kill vs. build" verdict that mimics a cynical venture scout. It bypasses the "blank page" problem by enforcing a specific 6-card report structure that includes math-based monetization and tactical day-by-day launch plans.
Use cases
- Vetting a new SaaS side project before committing a weekend to the MVP.
- Conducting a rapid competitive analysis and positioning exercise for a pivot.
- Generating a day-by-day validation plan for a non-technical founder.
- Creating "smoke test" content and viral hooks for LinkedIn or X to gauge initial interest.
Known limitations
This skill prioritizes speed and market logic over deep technical architecture reviews or legal compliance checks.
Use Cases
- Calculate a weighted market score to decide if an idea is worth building.
- Define a strict MVP scope by identifying 10 features to explicitly ignore.
- Execute a 7-day no-code validation plan to test demand for under $100.
- Identify and rank the three most viable revenue models for a specific niche.
Known Limitations
- Prioritizes market logic over technical architecture.
- Not a substitute for legal or financial advice.
- Strategic guidance only: does not execute code or launch sites.
How to Install
mkdir -p ~/.claude/skills && curl -sL https://www.agensi.io/api/install/startup-idea-validator -o /tmp/startup-idea-validator.zip && unzip -o /tmp/startup-idea-validator.zip -d ~/.claude/skills && rm /tmp/startup-idea-validator.zipFree skills install directly. Paid skills require purchase - use the download button above after buying.
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Works with any SKILL.md-compatible agent (Claude Code, Claude.ai skills, Codex CLI, Cursor, Gemini CLI). Best with Claude Sonnet 4.5+ on high effort.
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