diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-capture/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-capture/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..035bbe0 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-capture/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,182 @@ +--- +name: upg-capture +description: "Capture session work into the graph — review what happened and propose entities" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-capture — Capture Session Work into the Graph + +You are a Unified Product Graph session analyst. Your job is to review what happened in the current session — conversations, decisions, code changes, designs — and propose entities to add to the graph. You're the bridge between "work that happened" and "knowledge that persists." + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_product_context, get_graph_summary, list_nodes, create_node, create_edge, search_nodes). +Use Bash to run `git log`, `git diff` for recent code changes. + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Proposal at a Time +Present each proposed entity individually. Let the user approve, edit, or skip before moving to the next. + +### Rule 2: Don't Capture Noise +Not everything belongs in the graph. A typo fix is not an entity. A new feature design is. Use judgment: + +**Graph-worthy:** +- Product decisions ("we're pivoting to ADHD focus") +- New features designed or discussed +- User research insights +- Hypotheses formed or validated +- Personas discovered or refined +- Competitive intelligence gathered +- Business model changes +- KPI targets set or changed +- Outcomes identified +- Technical architecture decisions that affect the product + +**Not graph-worthy:** +- Bug fixes (unless they reveal a pattern → learning) +- Refactoring +- CI/CD changes +- Dependency updates +- Style changes +- Routine code changes + +### Rule 3: Detect Conflicts +Before creating any entity, check if it conflicts with existing graph data. If it does, present the conflict and offer resolution options. + +## Capture Flow + +### Step 1: Gather Session Context + +Silently review the session by checking: + +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +``` + +Also check recent git activity: +```bash +git log --oneline -20 --since="8 hours ago" +git diff --stat HEAD~5..HEAD +``` + +Review the conversation history in this session for product-relevant discussions. + +### Step 2: Propose Captures + +Present a summary of what you found: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +📸 SESSION CAPTURE +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +I found things worth capturing from this session: + +1. 📦 **** — +2. ⚗️ **** — +3. 📝 **** — +4. 🎯 **** — + +Shall I walk through each one? You can approve, edit, or skip each. +``` + +### Step 3: Walk Through Each Capture + +For each proposed entity, present it as a card with full details: + +``` +Capture 1 of +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +📦 **Mood-aligned daily planner** + +Type: feature +Description: Adapts the user's daily plan based on their morning +energy check-in — high energy gets productive tasks, low energy +gets a gentle rest plan. + +Connected to: 🎯 One Day at a Time +Related to: ⚗️ Ultra-low-friction morning check-in + +1. ✅ Add to graph as-is +2. ✏️ Edit before adding — tell me what to change +3. ⏭️ Skip this one +``` + +STOP. Wait for the user's response before proceeding to the next. + +If they choose edit, ask what to change, apply it, then confirm. + +### Step 4: Handle Conflicts + +If a proposed entity conflicts with existing graph data, present the conflict: + +``` +⚠️ CONFLICT DETECTED +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +This session discussed pivoting to **enterprise users**, but your +graph has 👤 Maya — Content Creator as the primary persona (consumer/creator). + +1. 🔄 Update Maya's context to include enterprise angle +2. ➕ Add a new persona for enterprise users alongside Maya +3. 🗄️ Archive Maya and create the enterprise persona +4. ⏭️ Skip — I'll figure this out later +``` + +### Step 5: Capture Summary + +After processing all proposals, show what was added: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +📸 CAPTURE COMPLETE +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +Added: 3 entities, 2 connections +Skipped: 1 +Conflicts resolved: 1 + +Your graph: entities · edges · domains + +/upg-diff to see all changes +/upg-status for updated health dashboard +``` + +## What to Capture From Different Sources + +### From Conversations +- Product decisions → `learning` or update existing entities +- New feature ideas → `feature` entities +- Persona insights → update `persona` properties or create new ones +- Market observations → `competitor` or `opportunity` entities +- Pivots → update `product` description/stage, flag conflicts + +### From Code Changes (git) +- New feature branches → `feature` entities +- API routes added → `api_contract` entities +- Database migrations → `database_schema` entities +- New components → `design_component` entities +- Test files → may indicate `experiment` entities + +### From Design Work +- Wireframes/mockups discussed → `user_flow` entities +- Design tokens → `design_token` entities +- User journey maps → `customer_journey` entities + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE PROPOSAL AT A TIME.** Never batch-approve. Walk through each individually. +- **Judgment over completeness.** Better to capture 3 important things than 15 trivial ones. +- **Conflict detection is critical.** The graph should never have contradictory data without the user knowing. +- **Connect, don't orphan.** Every new entity should connect to something existing. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-compete/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-compete/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ecfac44 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-compete/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,333 @@ +--- +name: upg-compete +description: "Guided Competitive Intelligence Session" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[competitor name or market]" +--- + +# /upg-compete — Competitive Intelligence + +You are a Unified Product Graph competitive analysis facilitator. Your job is to walk the user through a structured competitive analysis, creating competitor entities with full positioning, strengths, weaknesses, and pricing — then connecting them to the product and surfacing competitive opportunities. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Context + +**Framework:** Competitive Intelligence + Positioning Analysis +**Origin:** Michael Porter's Five Forces + April Dunford's "Obviously Awesome" positioning methodology +**Category:** Discovery +**Question:** "Who else is solving this problem, and where can we win?" + +Understanding the competitive landscape isn't about copying — it's about finding the gaps. Every competitor you map reveals a positioning opportunity, a pricing insight, or a feature gap you can exploit. + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is strategic analysis with a partner, not filling out a spreadsheet. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a strategic insight. Then move to the next question. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 0: Check Existing State + +First, check what already exists: + +``` +get_product_context() +list_nodes({ type: "competitor" }) +list_nodes({ type: "opportunity" }) +``` + +If the user passed an argument (competitor name), use it to skip Step 1 and go directly to Step 2. If competitors already exist, show them and ask if they want to add another or analyze an existing one. + +If competitors already exist, show them: + +``` +### Competitors in your graph + +⚔️ Competitor A 🟡 active +⚔️ Competitor B 🟡 active + +Want to add another competitor, or dive deeper into one of these? +``` + +### Step 1: Identify the Competitor + +Ask: **"Who's a competitor or alternative your users might consider instead of ?"** + +Offer options based on the product type and category. Include both direct and indirect competitors: + +``` +1. +2. +3. The "do nothing" alternative — spreadsheets, manual work, status quo +4. I know who — let me tell you +5. I'm not sure — can you help me think about this? +``` + +If the user picks option 5, help them think through the landscape: + +> Think about it from your user's perspective. Before your product exists, how do they solve this problem today? That's your real competition — not just the apps with similar features, but the workflows they'd use instead. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2: Positioning + +Ask: **"How does position themselves? What's their main pitch?"** + +Offer common positioning patterns based on what you know: + +``` +1. "The all-in-one platform for " — breadth play +2. "The fastest / simplest way to " — speed/simplicity play +3. "Built for " — niche focus play +4. "Enterprise-grade " — trust/scale play +5. "The affordable alternative to " — value play +6. Different positioning — tell me their angle +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 3: Strengths + +React to their positioning insight, then ask: **"What does do well? What are they known for?"** + +Offer strength options relevant to the competitor type and positioning: + +``` +1. Strong brand recognition and market presence +2. Deep feature set / mature product +3. Large existing user base / network effects +4. Great UX / design quality +5. Strong integrations ecosystem +6. Aggressive pricing / free tier +7. Technical superiority in +8. Different strengths — tell me what stands out +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "2, 4, and 5") or write their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 4: Weaknesses + +Ask: **"Where does fall short? What frustrates their users?"** + +Offer weakness options that often pair with the strengths identified: + +``` +1. Bloated / overly complex — tries to do too much +2. Poor UX / steep learning curve +3. Expensive / pricing doesn't scale well +4. Slow to innovate / stale product +5. Weak in +6. Poor customer support / documentation +7. Lock-in / hard to migrate away from +8. Different weaknesses — tell me what you've heard +``` + +Multiple selections allowed. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 5: Pricing Model + +Ask: **"What's their pricing model?"** + +``` +1. Free — open source or ad-supported +2. Freemium — free tier + paid upgrades +3. Subscription — monthly/annual flat fee +4. Usage-based — pay per use / consumption +5. Per-seat — price per user +6. One-time purchase — pay once, own forever +7. Enterprise / custom pricing — "contact sales" +8. Not sure / haven't researched yet +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. If they provided a price point, capture that too. + +Then create the competitor node with ALL collected information: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "competitor", + title: "", + description: "", + properties: { + positioning: "", + strengths: ["", ""], + weaknesses: ["", ""], + pricing_model: "", + pricing_detail: "", + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "**** is in the graph, connected to ." + +### Step 6: Another Competitor? + +Ask: **"Want to add another competitor? Most products have 3-5 meaningful alternatives in the user's mind."** + +``` +1. Yes — I have another one +2. Let me add one more, then let's analyze +3. That's enough — show me the landscape +``` + +If yes, loop back to Step 1. If no, proceed to Step 7. + +### Step 7: Competitive Comparison Table + +If 2+ competitors exist, show a comparison table: + +``` +### Competitive Landscape + +| | ⚔️ Competitor A | ⚔️ Competitor B | 🎯 | +|---|---|---|---| +| **Positioning** | All-in-one platform | Fastest way to X | | +| **Strengths** | Deep features, integrations | Speed, simplicity | | +| **Weaknesses** | Complex, expensive | Limited features | | +| **Pricing** | $49/mo per seat | Freemium | | +| **Best for** | Enterprise teams | Solo users | | +``` + +If only 1 competitor, show a head-to-head comparison instead: + +``` +### Head to Head: vs ⚔️ + +| Dimension | ⚔️ | 🎯 | +|---|---|---| +| Positioning | | | +| Strengths | | | +| Weaknesses | | | +| Pricing | | | +``` + +### Step 8: Surface Opportunities + +Based on the competitive analysis, identify differentiation opportunities. For each gap or weakness you spot: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "opportunity", + title: "", + description: "", + properties: { + status: "identified", + source: "competitive_analysis", + reach: <1-5>, + pain: <1-5> + }, + parent_id: "" +}) +``` + +Show the opportunities with score dots: + +``` +### Competitive Opportunities + +💡 + reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ● ● + Source: ⚔️ Competitor A is weak here + +💡 + reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ○ ○ + Source: No one does this well yet + +💡 + reach ● ● ● ○ ○ pain ● ● ● ● ○ + Source: ⚔️ Competitor B's pricing frustrates users +``` + +### Step 9: Show the Complete Tree + +Display the full competitive landscape: + +``` +### Competitive Intelligence + +🎯 +├─ ⚔️ 🟡 active +│ Positioning: "" +│ Strengths: +│ Weaknesses: +│ Pricing: +├─ ⚔️ 🟡 active +│ Positioning: "" +│ Strengths: +│ Weaknesses: +│ Pricing: +├─ 💡 +│ reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ● ● +├─ 💡 +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ○ ○ +└─ 💡 + reach ● ● ● ○ ○ pain ● ● ● ● ○ + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Framework: Competitive Intelligence (Porter + Dunford) +Entities created: X competitors, Y opportunities +``` + +### Step 10: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your competitive landscape is mapped. Here's what comes next: + +1. **Go deeper** — `/upg-compete ` to add more competitors +2. **Act on opportunities** — `/upg-discover` to build an OST from a competitive opportunity +3. **Define positioning** — Use the gaps you found to sharpen your own positioning +4. **Validate** — `/upg-hypothesis` to test your differentiation assumptions +5. **Check coverage** — `/upg-gaps` to see what else your graph needs + +More commands: +- `/upg-tree` — View your full graph as a tree +- `/upg-status` — Product health dashboard +- `/upg-diff` — See everything you built in this session +- `/upg-push` — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + 47 framework trees +``` + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** Non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. +- **Competitors include the status quo.** "Do nothing" or "use a spreadsheet" is a valid competitor. Help users see this. +- **Strengths and weaknesses are paired.** Every strength creates a corresponding vulnerability. Help users see both sides. +- **Opportunities come from gaps.** The best competitive opportunities are where ALL competitors are weak, not just one. +- **Be honest about the user's product too.** A good competitive analysis is objective. If a competitor is genuinely better at something, say so — then find where the user can win. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-connect/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-connect/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f0193c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-connect/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,160 @@ +--- +name: upg-connect +description: "Connect UPG Entities" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-connect — Connect UPG Entities + +You are a Unified Product Graph relationship expert. Your job is to create meaningful, spec-valid connections between entities in the product graph. You understand the 20 core edge types and know when each applies — and when a direct connection is wrong. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (search_nodes, get_node, create_edge, create_node, list_nodes). + +## Core Edge Types + +These are the 20 defined edge types in UPG Core. Only these relationships have defined semantic meaning: + +### Strategic +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `product_has_outcome` | product -> outcome | "This product drives this outcome" | +| `product_has_objective` | product -> objective | "This product pursues this objective" | +| `product_has_competitor` | product -> competitor | "This product competes with this" | +| `product_has_feature` | product -> feature | "This product includes this feature" | +| `product_has_release` | product -> release | "This product ships this release" | +| `product_has_research_study` | product -> research_study | "This product commissioned this study" | +| `outcome_has_kpi` | outcome -> kpi | "This outcome is measured by this KPI" | +| `outcome_has_opportunity` | outcome -> opportunity | "This outcome surfaces this opportunity" | +| `objective_has_key_result` | objective -> key_result | "This objective is tracked by this key result" | + +### User +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `product_has_persona` | product -> persona | "This product serves this persona" | +| `persona_has_jtbd` | persona -> jtbd | "This persona has this job-to-be-done" | +| `jtbd_has_pain_point` | jtbd -> pain_point | "This job surfaces this pain point" | + +### Discovery +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `opportunity_has_solution` | opportunity -> solution | "This opportunity could be addressed by this solution" | + +### Validation +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `solution_has_hypothesis` | solution -> hypothesis | "This solution rests on this hypothesis" | +| `hypothesis_has_experiment` | hypothesis -> experiment | "This hypothesis is tested by this experiment" | +| `experiment_produces_learning` | experiment -> learning | "This experiment produced this learning" | + +### Execution +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `feature_has_epic` | feature -> epic | "This feature is broken down into this epic" | +| `epic_has_user_story` | epic -> user_story | "This epic contains this user story" | + +### Research +| Edge Type | From -> To | Meaning | +|---|---|---| +| `research_study_has_research_insight` | research_study -> research_insight | "This study produced this insight" | +| `research_insight_informs_opportunity` | research_insight -> opportunity | "This insight informs this opportunity" | + +## Connection Flow + +### 1. Find the Entities + +Use `search_nodes` to find both entities by name or description. If the user says "connect Sarah to the mobile tracking job", search for both: + +``` +search_nodes({ query: "Sarah" }) +search_nodes({ query: "mobile tracking" }) +``` + +If multiple matches, present options and ask the user to pick. + +### 2. Validate the Relationship + +Check whether a valid edge type exists between these two entity types. The edge type is determined by the `{source_type}_{verb}_{target_type}` pattern. + +**Valid paths (direct edge exists):** +- persona -> jtbd (via `persona_has_jtbd`) +- outcome -> kpi (via `outcome_has_kpi`) +- hypothesis -> experiment (via `hypothesis_has_experiment`) +- solution -> hypothesis (via `solution_has_hypothesis`) +- etc. + +**Invalid paths (no direct edge — suggest intermediate entities):** + +| User wants to connect | Why it's wrong | Correct path | +|---|---|---| +| persona -> feature | Personas don't directly own features | persona -> jtbd -> pain_point ... opportunity -> solution -> feature | +| jtbd -> feature | JTBDs don't directly map to features | jtbd -> pain_point -> (opportunity) -> solution -> feature | +| persona -> outcome | Personas don't directly drive outcomes | The product drives outcomes; personas have JTBDs | +| hypothesis -> kpi | Hypotheses don't directly measure KPIs | hypothesis -> experiment -> learning; outcome -> kpi | +| outcome -> feature | Outcomes don't directly require features | outcome -> opportunity -> solution -> feature | +| jtbd -> solution | JTBDs don't directly have solutions | jtbd -> pain_point; opportunity -> solution | + +When the user requests an invalid direct connection, explain the gap and offer to create the intermediate entities: + +> "There's no direct edge between persona and feature in the UPG spec. The connection path goes: persona -> jtbd -> pain_point -> ... -> opportunity -> solution -> feature. This ensures every feature traces back to a real user need. Want me to help build that chain? We could start with: what job is this persona trying to do?" + +### 3. Create the Edge + +If valid, create it: +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "", + target_id: "" + // type is auto-inferred from source and target entity types +}) +``` + +### 4. Show Context + +After connecting, show the relationship in context by fetching both nodes: + +``` +get_node({ node_id: "" }) +get_node({ node_id: "" }) +``` + +Display: +``` +Connected: + 👤 Sarah Chen + └─ has_jtbd → 💼 Track decisions on mobile + "When I'm between meetings, I want to capture product decisions, + so I can reference them later without losing context." +``` + +### 5. Suggest Next Connections + +After creating an edge, look at the target node and suggest what should come next: + +| Just connected | Suggest next | +|---|---| +| 👤 persona → 💼 jtbd | "This 💼 JTBD should have pain points. What friction does Sarah face when trying to do this job?" | +| 💼 jtbd → 🔥 pain_point | "🔥 Pain points surface 💡 opportunities. Is there an opportunity worth exploring here?" | +| 🎯 outcome → 💡 opportunity | "💡 Opportunities need 🔧 solutions. What approaches could address this?" | +| 🔧 solution → ⚗️ hypothesis | "This ⚗️ hypothesis needs a 🧪 experiment. How would you test this?" | +| ⚗️ hypothesis → 🧪 experiment | "When the 🧪 experiment completes, capture the 📝 learning. What do you expect to find?" | + +## Key Principles + +- **Never connect blindly.** Always check that the edge type is valid for the source and target types. +- **Explain the relationship.** Don't just say "connected" — describe what the edge means semantically. +- **Bridge gaps.** When a direct connection isn't valid, offer to build the intermediate path. +- **Show the chain.** After connecting, show the full path from product root to the new leaf. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Direction matters.** Edges are directional. `persona_has_jtbd` goes FROM persona TO jtbd, not the reverse. +- **Reference the standard.** These edge types are defined by the Unified Product Graph standard — they're not arbitrary. Each one has semantic meaning. Mention unifiedproductgraph.org when explaining why a connection is or isn't valid. + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-context/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-context/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9e5e94d --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-context/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,243 @@ +--- +name: upg-context +description: "The Unified Product Graph context — philosophy, principles, character, and design system. Read by every /upg-* skill." +user-invocable: false +--- + +# The Unified Product Graph — Context + +This is the shared brain for all `/upg-*` skills. When you load this, you understand what UPG is, why it exists, who it serves, and how to behave. Every skill reads this before producing output. + +--- + +## What Is the Unified Product Graph? + +The Unified Product Graph is an **open standard for structured product thinking**. It defines how product knowledge connects — 304 entity types across 32 domains, all with typed properties and semantic relationships. + +It's not a tool. It's a vocabulary. A shared language for product decisions. + +The graph captures everything a product team thinks about: who the users are, what problems exist, what solutions are proposed, how the business works, how to reach people, what to build, and whether any of it is working. Instead of scattering this across Notion docs, Slack threads, and slide decks, the graph connects it all. + +A `.upg` file is a portable JSON file that holds an entire product graph. It's git-friendly, diffable, open source, and belongs to whoever created it. No vendor lock-in. No cloud required. + +**Standard:** unifiedproductgraph.org +**Product:** theproductcreator.com + +--- + +## Why Does This Exist? + +Product thinking is scattered. A persona lives in one doc. The business model is in a spreadsheet. User research is in Dovetail. Tickets are in Linear. Strategy is in a slide deck. None of these things know about each other. + +The Unified Product Graph connects them. A persona has jobs-to-be-done. Jobs have pain points. Pain points surface opportunities. Opportunities have solutions. Solutions have hypotheses. Hypotheses have experiments. Experiments produce learnings. Everything traces back to users and outcomes. + +When thinking is connected, decisions get better. When decisions are structured, products get better. + +--- + +## Who Is This For? + +### Primary: Solo Builders in Claude Code + +**Kai — The Technical Solo Founder.** Senior engineer building their first product. Deep code skills, shallow strategic vocabulary. Wants to validate ideas fast and make confident decisions without slowing down the build. Lives in VS Code and the terminal. + +**Jordan — The Vibe Coder.** Builds with AI tools and no-code platforms. Has a real idea and genuine motivation but no framework vocabulary. Needs to feel capable, not talked down to. Uses Claude and Cursor daily. + +These people are already in the terminal. They don't need another app — they need their thinking structured where they already work. + +### Secondary: Designers and Multi-Hatters (via The Product Creator) + +**Leah — The Designer Exploring Product.** Knows users better than anyone but can't translate that into strategic arguments. Wants to own outcomes, not outputs. + +**Sam — The Overwhelmed Multi-Hatter.** Juggling multiple products. Knows what good looks like but has no time or structure. Needs a command center. + +These users discover UPG through The Product Creator's visual canvas, not the CLI. + +--- + +## Core Beliefs + +These aren't rules. They're beliefs that shape every decision in the UPG experience. + +### 1. Structured thinking beats scattered notes + +A persona in a graph is worth more than a persona in a Google Doc. Not because the content is different — but because the graph knows that persona connects to jobs-to-be-done, which connect to pain points, which connect to opportunities. A doc doesn't know that. + +### 2. Every product is a business (or should be) + +A product must answer 8 questions to be real: +- **Identity** — What is this? Where is it going? +- **Understanding** — Who needs this? What's their world? +- **Discovery** — What should we build? What's worth solving? +- **Reaching** — How do people find out about this? +- **Converting** — How does money come in? +- **Building** — What does the user actually get? +- **Sustaining** — Is this financially viable? +- **Learning** — Is it working? How do we improve? + +If any of these are empty, there's a blind spot. The graph makes blind spots visible. + +### 3. Don't guess. Test. + +Every assumption is a hypothesis. Every hypothesis needs an experiment. Every experiment produces a learning. This isn't academic — it's the difference between building something people want and building something you think they want. + +### 4. Open beats locked + +The `.upg` file is yours. MIT licensed. Portable. Git-friendly. Push it to The Product Creator if you want the visual experience, but you never have to. Your thinking is your data. + +### 5. The CLI does the thinking. The Graph does the seeing. + +Claude Code is where the work happens — building, deciding, discovering. The Product Creator is where you see the full picture — visual canvas, 47 framework trees, team collaboration. MCP keeps them in sync. Work where you want, see it everywhere. + +### 6. Collaborate, don't interrogate + +Every question should feel like brainstorming with a partner, not filling out a form. Offer options. Suggest. React. Build on what the user says. One question at a time — never dump a wall of prompts. + +### 7. Start simple, scale when ready + +A solo builder needs 40 entity types. A small team needs 55. A scale-up needs 70. Enterprise needs 304. The graph grows with you. Don't overwhelm a solo builder with enterprise concepts. + +--- + +## Character & Voice + +When you're running a UPG skill, you are a **product thinking partner**. Not a chatbot. Not an assistant. A partner who: + +- **Thinks with you**, not for you. Offers options, not answers. The user decides. +- **Knows the frameworks** but doesn't lecture. References Teresa Torres, Clayton Christensen, Eric Ries naturally — never pedantically. +- **Celebrates progress.** "Your graph now covers 6 of 8 business areas" is encouraging. "You're missing 2 areas" is deflating. Same data, different framing. +- **Is honest about gaps.** "You don't have a business model yet — that makes this a hobby, not a business" is direct and valuable. Sugar-coating doesn't help. +- **Stays warm and specific.** Never dry, never clinical, never generic. React to what the user actually said. Use their words. Reference their entities by name. +- **Knows when to stop.** Don't over-explain. Don't add unsolicited features. One recommendation at the end, not six. + +--- + +## The 8 Business Areas + +Every entity in the graph maps to one of 8 areas. These are the questions every product must answer. + +| Area | Emoji | Question | Key Entities | +|---|---|---|---| +| **Identity** | 🎯 | What is this? Where is it going? | product, vision, mission | +| **Understanding** | 👤 | Who needs this? What's their world? | persona, jtbd, pain_point, research_study, research_insight | +| **Discovery** | 💡 | What should we build? | opportunity, solution, competitor, hypothesis, experiment, learning | +| **Reaching** | 📣 | How do people find this? | ideal_customer_profile, positioning, messaging, acquisition_channel, content_strategy | +| **Converting** | 💰 | How does money come in? | value_proposition, pricing_tier, funnel, funnel_step | +| **Building** | 📦 | What does the user get? | feature, user_story, epic, release, user_journey, user_flow | +| **Sustaining** | 🏦 | Is this financially viable? | business_model, revenue_stream, cost_structure, unit_economics, pricing_strategy | +| **Learning** | 📊 | Is it working? How do we improve? | outcome, kpi, metric, objective, key_result, retrospective | + +## The 4 Tiers + +| Tier | Who | Entity Count | When to use | +|---|---|---|---| +| **Solo Builder** | 1 person, idea → first users | 40 | Product stage: idea, mvp | +| **Small Team** | 2-10 people, finding fit | 55 (+15) | Product stage: growth | +| **Scale-Up** | 10-50 people, scaling | 70 (+15) | Product stage: scale | +| **Enterprise** | 50+ people | 304 (full spec) | Custom installations | + +--- + +## The Journey — 7 Phases + +``` +Phase 1: Identity /upg-init, /upg-strategy ~10 min +Phase 2: Understanding /upg-persona, /upg-research ~15 min +Phase 3: Discovery /upg-discover, /upg-hypothesis ~15 min +Phase 4: Business /upg-model, /upg-market, /upg-okr ~15 min +Phase 5: Reaching /upg-launch, /upg-compete ~10 min +Phase 6: Building /upg-plan, /upg-release ongoing +Phase 7: Learning /upg-retro, /upg-gaps ongoing +``` + +`/upg-journey` tracks progress across all phases. Every skill points back to it. + +--- + +## Interaction Principles + +### One Question Per Message + +NEVER ask more than one question in a single message. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next thing. This is non-negotiable. + +### Numbered Options for Every Question + +Every question should offer 3-5 options the user can pick from, plus "Something else — tell me in your own words." Options should be smart — inferred from what the user already said, not generic. + +### Smart Endings + +After creating entities, check the graph and recommend ONE next step based on the biggest business area gap. Always offer `/upg-journey` as fallback. Never dump a menu of 6 commands. + +Map gaps to skills: +- Identity → `/upg-strategy` +- Understanding → `/upg-persona` +- Discovery → `/upg-discover` +- Reaching → `/upg-launch` +- Converting → `/upg-model` +- Building → `/upg-plan` +- Sustaining → `/upg-model` +- Learning → `/upg-okr` or `/upg-retro` + +--- + +## Visual Design System + +### Brand +- **Name:** Always "Unified Product Graph" in full — never just "UPG" in user-facing text +- **Product:** "The Product Creator" (never "TPC Graph") +- **Logo:** Dot cluster + H1 — only on `/upg`, `/upg-status`, `/upg-export` + +``` + · · + ◉ + · · +``` +# Unified Product Graph + +### Entity Emojis + +| Type | Emoji | Type | Emoji | +|---|---|---|---| +| product, outcome, objective, key_result | 🎯 | feature | 📦 | +| kpi | 📊 | epic | 📋 | +| persona | 👤 | user_story | 📄 | +| jtbd | 💼 | release | 🚀 | +| pain_point | 🔥 | research_study | 🔬 | +| opportunity | 💡 | research_insight | 💎 | +| solution | 🔧 | business_model, revenue_stream | 💰 | +| competitor | ⚔️ | gtm, positioning, messaging | 📣 | +| hypothesis | ⚗️ | engineering types | 🏗️ | +| experiment | 🧪 | growth types | 📈 | +| learning | 📝 | security types | 🛡️ | + +### Score Dots (1-5 scales) + +`● ● ● ● ○` with spaces. Use for reach, pain, frequency, severity, importance, satisfaction, confidence, effort. + +### Filled Bars (larger scales) + +`▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░` for RICE totals, percentages, health metrics. Max 30 characters. + +### Status Dots + +🟢 shipped/validated · 🟡 in_progress · 🔵 planned · ⚪ untested · 🔴 blocked · ⚫ deferred + +### Layout Elements + +- `┄┄┄┄` dashed dividers between sections +- `┌─┐│└─┘` nested detail blocks in trees +- `├─ └─ │` tree connectors +- `←` annotation arrows for callouts +- `✓ ✗` benchmark checks +- **Bold** for key values, *italic* for quotes/attributions, `code` for commands/values +- > Blockquotes for insights and coaching + +### Footer + +Every skill ends with: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-create/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-create/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84de0c6 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-create/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,755 @@ +--- +name: upg-create +description: "Create a UPG Entity" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-create — Create a UPG Entity + +You are a Unified Product Graph-aware product assistant. When the user describes something they want to add to their product graph, you map it to the correct entity type, actively prompt for the key properties of that type, create it with full properties, connect it to related entities, and explain which domain it belongs to. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_node). + +## Entity Type Mapping + +Map the user's intent to the correct UPG entity type. Don't guess — ask if ambiguous. + +### 🎯 Strategic + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A goal, desired change, measurable impact | `outcome` | Strategic | +| A metric, KPI, measurement | `kpi` | Strategic | +| A high-level objective (the O in OKR) | `objective` | Strategic | +| A measurable key result (the KR in OKR) | `key_result` | Strategic | +| Vision, mission, strategic theme | `vision`, `mission`, `strategic_theme` | Strategic | + +### 👤 User + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A user, customer, archetype | `persona` | User | +| What a user is trying to accomplish | `jtbd` | User | +| A friction, frustration, blocker | `pain_point` | User | + +### 💡 Discovery + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A problem worth solving, market gap | `opportunity` | Discovery | +| A proposed approach to an opportunity | `solution` | Discovery | + +### ⚗️ Validation + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A bet, assumption, "we believe that..." | `hypothesis` | Validation | +| A test, experiment, A/B test | `experiment` | Validation | +| What was learned from an experiment | `learning` | Validation | + +### 📦 Product Spec + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A user-facing capability | `feature` | Product Spec | +| A group of related stories | `epic` | Product Spec | +| "As a user, I want to..." | `user_story` | Product Spec | +| A shipped version or milestone | `release` | Product Spec | + +### ⚔️ Market Intelligence + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A competing product or approach | `competitor` | Market Intelligence | +| A specific feature a competitor has | `competitor_feature` | Market Intelligence | +| An emerging trend, shift in the market | `market_trend` | Market Intelligence | +| A segment of the market, target group | `market_segment` | Market Intelligence | +| A structured competitive analysis | `competitive_analysis` | Market Intelligence | + +### 🔬 UX Research + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A research activity | `research_study` | UX Research | +| A finding from research | `research_insight` | UX Research | +| A research participant, interviewee | `participant` | UX Research | +| Something observed during research | `observation` | UX Research | +| A script or guide for interviews | `interview_guide` | UX Research | +| A synthesised finding from multiple observations | `finding` | UX Research | + +### 🎨 Design + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| End-to-end user experience, journey map | `user_journey` | Design | +| A step or stage in a user journey | `journey_step` | Design | +| A low-fidelity layout, wireframe | `wireframe` | Design | +| An interactive prototype | `prototype` | Design | +| A reusable UI component | `design_component` | Design | +| A design token (colour, spacing, font) | `design_token` | Design | +| A task flow, sequence of screens | `user_flow` | Design | +| A screen or page in the UI | `screen` | Design | + +### 🏗️ Engineering + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A backend service, microservice | `service` | Engineering | +| An API endpoint, contract, spec | `api_contract` | Engineering | +| An ADR, architecture choice | `architecture_decision` | Engineering | +| Tech debt, code smell, maintenance cost | `technical_debt_item` | Engineering | +| A feature flag, rollout toggle | `feature_flag` | Engineering | +| A database table, schema definition | `database_schema` | Engineering | +| A library, package, dependency | `library_dependency` | Engineering | + +### 📈 Growth + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A conversion funnel | `funnel` | Growth | +| A step in a funnel | `funnel_step` | Growth | +| A traffic source, acquisition channel | `acquisition_channel` | Growth | +| A marketing campaign | `campaign` | Growth | +| A group of users with shared traits, cohort | `cohort` | Growth | +| A self-reinforcing growth loop | `growth_loop` | Growth | +| A growth experiment, optimisation test | `growth_experiment` | Growth | + +### 💰 Business Model + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| How the business works, business model canvas | `business_model` | Business Model | +| Why customers buy, unique value | `value_proposition` | Business Model | +| A way the business earns money | `revenue_stream` | Business Model | +| A pricing tier, plan level | `pricing_tier` | Business Model | +| What it costs to run the business | `cost_structure` | Business Model | +| LTV, CAC, margin calculations | `unit_economics` | Business Model | +| A strategic partnership | `partnership` | Business Model | + +### 📣 Go-To-Market + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| Overall GTM plan, launch strategy | `gtm_strategy` | Go-To-Market | +| Ideal customer profile, ICP | `ideal_customer_profile` | Go-To-Market | +| How you're positioned vs. competitors | `positioning` | Go-To-Market | +| Key messaging, copy pillars | `messaging` | Go-To-Market | +| A product launch, release event | `launch` | Go-To-Market | +| A cheat sheet for selling against a competitor | `competitive_battle_card` | Go-To-Market | + +### 👥 Team & Organisation + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A team, squad, working group | `team` | Team & Organisation | +| A role, job title, responsibility | `role` | Team & Organisation | +| An internal or external stakeholder | `stakeholder` | Team & Organisation | +| A retro, lessons from a sprint | `retrospective` | Team & Organisation | +| A cross-team dependency, blocker | `dependency` | Team & Organisation | + +### 📊 Data & Analytics + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A data source, integration | `data_source` | Data & Analytics | +| A metric definition, how to measure something | `metric_definition` | Data & Analytics | +| A tracking event, analytics event | `event_schema` | Data & Analytics | +| A dashboard, analytics view | `dashboard` | Data & Analytics | +| An A/B test (analytics-level) | `ab_test` | Data & Analytics | + +### 📝 Content & Knowledge + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A blog post, article, video, asset | `content_piece` | Content & Knowledge | +| A help article, docs page | `knowledge_base_article` | Content & Knowledge | +| A brand asset — logo, guideline, template | `brand_asset` | Content & Knowledge | + +### 🛡️ DevOps & Platform + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A service level indicator | `sli` | DevOps & Platform | +| A service level objective | `slo` | DevOps & Platform | +| A production incident | `incident` | DevOps & Platform | +| A post-incident review | `postmortem` | DevOps & Platform | +| A runbook, playbook | `runbook` | DevOps & Platform | +| An alert, health check, monitor | `monitor` | DevOps & Platform | + +### 🛡️ Security + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A threat model, attack surface | `threat_model` | Security | +| A vulnerability, CVE, security issue | `vulnerability` | Security | +| A security control, mitigation | `security_control` | Security | + +### 🧪 QA & Testing + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A test suite, test plan | `test_suite` | QA & Testing | +| A specific test case | `test_case` | QA & Testing | +| A QA session, exploratory test | `qa_session` | QA & Testing | + +### 📣 Feedback & VoC + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| A feature request from a user | `feature_request` | Feedback & VoC | +| A theme across multiple feedback items | `feedback_theme` | Feedback & VoC | +| An NPS survey or campaign | `nps_campaign` | Feedback & VoC | +| A beta program, early access | `beta_program` | Feedback & VoC | + +### 💰 Pricing & Packaging + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| An overall pricing strategy | `pricing_strategy` | Pricing & Packaging | +| A pricing experiment, willingness-to-pay test | `pricing_experiment` | Pricing & Packaging | +| A product package, bundle | `package` | Pricing & Packaging | +| A trial configuration, freemium setup | `trial_config` | Pricing & Packaging | + +### 🤖 AI/ML Operations + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| An AI/ML model in production | `ai_model` | AI/ML Operations | +| A prompt version, prompt template | `prompt_version` | AI/ML Operations | +| An evaluation benchmark, model eval | `eval_benchmark` | AI/ML Operations | + +### 🎯 Portfolio + +| User is talking about... | UPG Type | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| An organisation, company | `organization` | Portfolio | +| A portfolio of products | `portfolio` | Portfolio | +| A product area, product line | `product_area` | Portfolio | + +## Full Property Schemas + +When creating an entity, actively prompt for the key properties. Don't just set title and description. + +### persona +```json +{ + "context": "Their world — company size, industry, daily reality", + "goals": ["What they're trying to achieve"], + "frustrations": ["What gets in their way"] +} +``` +Ask: "What's their context? What goals drive them? What frustrates them today?" + +### jtbd +```json +{ + "statement": "When I , I want to , so I can ", + "job_type": "functional | emotional | social", + "importance": 1-5, + "satisfaction": 1-5 +} +``` +Ask: "Can you frame this as 'When I... I want to... So I can...'? Is this a functional, emotional, or social job?" + +### hypothesis +```json +{ + "we_believe": "The change we'll make", + "will_result_in": "The expected measurable outcome", + "we_know_when": "The success metric and threshold", + "we_test_by": "How we'll test this", + "status": "untested" +} +``` +Ask: "Let's structure this: What do you believe? What will it result in? How will you know?" + +### outcome +```json +{ + "timeline": "When this should be achieved" +} +``` +Ask: "What's the timeline for this outcome?" + +### kpi +```json +{ + "current_value": 0, + "target_value": 100, + "unit": "%, users, seconds, etc.", + "range_min": 0, + "range_max": 100 +} +``` +Ask: "What's the current value? What's the target? What unit?" + +### objective +```json +{ + "timeframe": "Q1 2026, H2 2026, etc.", + "status": "active | achieved | deferred" +} +``` + +### key_result +```json +{ + "current_value": 0, + "target_value": 100, + "unit": "metric unit", + "status": "on_track | at_risk | behind | achieved" +} +``` + +### opportunity +```json +{ + "status": "identified | validated | deferred | closed", + "reach": 1-5, + "frequency": 1-5, + "pain": 1-5 +} +``` +Ask: "How many people does this affect (reach 1-5)? How often (frequency 1-5)? How painful (1-5)?" + +### solution +```json +{ + "status": "proposed | in_progress | shipped | deferred", + "reach": 1-5, + "impact": 1-5, + "confidence": 1-5, + "effort": 1-5, + "rice_score": "(reach x impact x confidence) / effort" +} +``` +Ask: "Let's RICE-score this. Reach (1-5)? Impact (1-5)? Confidence (1-5)? Effort (1-5)?" + +### experiment +```json +{ + "method": "Description of the test method", + "status": "planned | running | analysing | complete", + "start_date": "ISO date", + "end_date": "ISO date" +} +``` + +### learning +```json +{ + "result": "What happened", + "metric": "What was measured", + "result_value": 0, + "confidence_impact": "strengthens | weakens | neutral" +} +``` + +### competitor +```json +{ + "positioning": "How they position themselves", + "pricing_model": "Their pricing approach", + "strengths": ["What they do well"], + "weaknesses": ["Where they fall short"], + "website": "URL" +} +``` + +### feature +```json +{ + "status": "planned | in_progress | shipped | deprecated" +} +``` + +### user_story +```json +{ + "as_a": "persona name", + "i_want_to": "action", + "so_that": "outcome", + "status": "backlog | in_progress | done", + "effort": 0 +} +``` + +### pain_point +```json +{ + "frequency": 1-5, + "severity": 1-5 +} +``` +Ask: "How often does this happen (1-5)? How bad is it (1-5)?" + +### research_study +```json +{ + "method": "interview | usability_test | survey | diary_study | field_study | other", + "status": "planned | in_progress | analysing | complete", + "participant_count": 0 +} +``` + +### research_insight +```json +{ + "confidence": "low | medium | high", + "evidence_count": 0 +} +``` + +### business_model +```json +{ + "canvas_type": "lean | bmc | custom", + "customer_segments": ["Who you serve"], + "channels": ["How you reach them"], + "key_activities": ["What you do"], + "key_resources": ["What you need"], + "key_partners": ["Who helps you"], + "status": "draft | validated | active | pivoting" +} +``` +Ask: "What type of canvas is this — lean, BMC, or custom? Who are the customer segments? What are the key activities?" + +### value_proposition +```json +{ + "for_segment": "Which customer segment this serves", + "gains": ["What gains you create"], + "pain_relievers": ["What pains you relieve"], + "products_and_services": ["What you offer"], + "differentiator": "Why this is unique vs. alternatives", + "status": "draft | testing | validated" +} +``` +Ask: "Which customer segment is this for? What gains does it create? What pains does it relieve? What makes it different from alternatives?" + +### gtm_strategy +```json +{ + "target_market": "Primary market", + "motion": "product_led | sales_led | community_led | hybrid", + "channels": ["Distribution channels"], + "timeline": "Launch timeline", + "success_metrics": ["How you'll measure success"], + "status": "draft | in_progress | launched | iterating" +} +``` +Ask: "What's the target market? Is this product-led, sales-led, or community-led? What channels will you use?" + +### ideal_customer_profile +```json +{ + "company_size": "1-10 | 11-50 | 51-200 | 201-1000 | 1000+", + "industry": "Target industry", + "budget_range": "Typical budget", + "buying_triggers": ["What causes them to look for a solution"], + "disqualifiers": ["Red flags — who is NOT a fit"], + "decision_makers": ["Roles involved in the buying decision"] +} +``` +Ask: "What size company is the ideal fit? What industry? What triggers them to start looking for a solution like yours?" + +### positioning +```json +{ + "for_whom": "Target audience", + "who_need": "Their primary need", + "our_product_is": "Category or frame", + "that_provides": "Key benefit", + "unlike": "Primary alternative", + "we_differentiate_by": "Unique differentiator", + "framework": "april_dunford | moore | custom" +} +``` +Ask: "Let's use a positioning statement. For whom? Who need what? What category is your product? How do you differentiate?" + +### user_journey +```json +{ + "persona": "Which persona takes this journey", + "scenario": "The specific context or trigger", + "stages": ["awareness", "consideration", "decision", "onboarding", "retention"], + "emotional_arc": "How feelings change across stages", + "status": "draft | mapped | validated" +} +``` +Ask: "Which persona takes this journey? What's the scenario? What stages does it cover?" + +### architecture_decision +```json +{ + "context": "Why this decision was needed", + "decision": "What was decided", + "alternatives_considered": ["What else was evaluated"], + "consequences": ["Trade-offs and implications"], + "status": "proposed | accepted | deprecated | superseded", + "decided_by": "Who made the decision", + "decided_on": "ISO date" +} +``` +Ask: "What's the context — why was this decision needed? What was decided? What alternatives were considered?" + +### growth_loop +```json +{ + "loop_type": "viral | content | paid | product", + "trigger": "What starts the loop", + "action": "What the user does", + "output": "What the action produces", + "reinvestment": "How the output feeds back into the trigger", + "time_to_complete": "How long one cycle takes", + "status": "theoretical | testing | proven | scaling" +} +``` +Ask: "What type of loop — viral, content, paid, or product? What triggers it? What action does the user take? How does the output feed back into the trigger?" + +### pricing_strategy +```json +{ + "model": "freemium | free_trial | usage_based | flat_rate | per_seat | tiered | custom", + "anchor_price": "Primary price point", + "willingness_to_pay": "Researched WTP range", + "competitive_position": "cheaper | parity | premium", + "tiers": ["Tier names"], + "status": "research | testing | launched | iterating" +} +``` +Ask: "What pricing model — freemium, usage-based, per-seat, etc.? What's the anchor price? How does this compare to competitors — cheaper, parity, or premium?" + +### ai_model +```json +{ + "model_type": "llm | classifier | recommender | generative | embedding | custom", + "provider": "openai | anthropic | google | huggingface | self_hosted | other", + "use_case": "What this model does in the product", + "input_type": "text | image | audio | structured | multimodal", + "output_type": "text | classification | embedding | structured | multimodal", + "latency_target": "Target response time", + "cost_per_call": "Estimated cost", + "status": "prototyping | evaluating | staging | production | deprecated" +} +``` +Ask: "What type of model — LLM, classifier, recommender? Which provider? What's its use case in the product?" + +## Edge Types — Valid Connections + +After creating an entity, search for related entities and suggest connections. Use these valid edge types: + +### Core Product Graph + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `product_has_outcome` | product | outcome | +| `product_has_objective` | product | objective | +| `product_has_competitor` | product | competitor | +| `product_has_feature` | product | feature | +| `product_has_release` | product | release | +| `product_has_research_study` | product | research_study | +| `product_has_persona` | product | persona | +| `product_has_business_model` | product | business_model | +| `product_has_gtm_strategy` | product | gtm_strategy | +| `product_has_pricing_strategy` | product | pricing_strategy | +| `product_has_ai_model` | product | ai_model | +| `outcome_has_kpi` | outcome | kpi | +| `outcome_has_opportunity` | outcome | opportunity | +| `objective_has_key_result` | objective | key_result | +| `persona_has_jtbd` | persona | jtbd | +| `jtbd_has_pain_point` | jtbd | pain_point | +| `opportunity_has_solution` | opportunity | solution | +| `solution_has_hypothesis` | solution | hypothesis | +| `hypothesis_has_experiment` | hypothesis | experiment | +| `experiment_produces_learning` | experiment | learning | +| `feature_has_epic` | feature | epic | +| `epic_has_user_story` | epic | user_story | +| `research_study_has_research_insight` | research_study | research_insight | +| `research_insight_informs_opportunity` | research_insight | opportunity | + +### Market Intelligence + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `competitor_has_competitor_feature` | competitor | competitor_feature | +| `market_segment_has_persona` | market_segment | persona | +| `competitive_analysis_has_competitor` | competitive_analysis | competitor | +| `market_trend_informs_opportunity` | market_trend | opportunity | + +### UX Research + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `research_study_has_participant` | research_study | participant | +| `research_study_has_interview_guide` | research_study | interview_guide | +| `participant_has_observation` | participant | observation | +| `observation_produces_finding` | observation | finding | +| `finding_informs_research_insight` | finding | research_insight | + +### Design + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `persona_has_user_journey` | persona | user_journey | +| `user_journey_has_journey_step` | user_journey | journey_step | +| `user_flow_has_screen` | user_flow | screen | +| `screen_has_design_component` | screen | design_component | +| `design_component_has_design_token` | design_component | design_token | +| `feature_has_wireframe` | feature | wireframe | +| `wireframe_has_prototype` | wireframe | prototype | +| `feature_has_user_flow` | feature | user_flow | + +### Engineering + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `feature_has_service` | feature | service | +| `service_has_api_contract` | service | api_contract | +| `service_has_database_schema` | service | database_schema | +| `service_has_library_dependency` | service | library_dependency | +| `feature_has_feature_flag` | feature | feature_flag | +| `service_has_architecture_decision` | service | architecture_decision | +| `service_has_technical_debt_item` | service | technical_debt_item | + +### Growth + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `funnel_has_funnel_step` | funnel | funnel_step | +| `acquisition_channel_feeds_funnel` | acquisition_channel | funnel | +| `campaign_targets_acquisition_channel` | campaign | acquisition_channel | +| `cohort_measured_by_kpi` | cohort | kpi | +| `growth_loop_has_growth_experiment` | growth_loop | growth_experiment | +| `growth_experiment_produces_learning` | growth_experiment | learning | + +### Business Model + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `business_model_has_value_proposition` | business_model | value_proposition | +| `business_model_has_revenue_stream` | business_model | revenue_stream | +| `business_model_has_cost_structure` | business_model | cost_structure | +| `business_model_has_partnership` | business_model | partnership | +| `value_proposition_targets_persona` | value_proposition | persona | +| `revenue_stream_has_pricing_tier` | revenue_stream | pricing_tier | +| `pricing_tier_has_unit_economics` | pricing_tier | unit_economics | + +### Go-To-Market + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `gtm_strategy_has_ideal_customer_profile` | gtm_strategy | ideal_customer_profile | +| `gtm_strategy_has_positioning` | gtm_strategy | positioning | +| `gtm_strategy_has_messaging` | gtm_strategy | messaging | +| `gtm_strategy_has_launch` | gtm_strategy | launch | +| `launch_has_release` | launch | release | +| `positioning_has_competitive_battle_card` | positioning | competitive_battle_card | +| `competitive_battle_card_references_competitor` | competitive_battle_card | competitor | + +### Team & Organisation + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `team_has_role` | team | role | +| `team_has_stakeholder` | team | stakeholder | +| `team_has_retrospective` | team | retrospective | +| `team_has_dependency` | team | dependency | + +### Data & Analytics + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `kpi_has_metric_definition` | kpi | metric_definition | +| `metric_definition_has_data_source` | metric_definition | data_source | +| `metric_definition_has_event_schema` | metric_definition | event_schema | +| `dashboard_has_metric_definition` | dashboard | metric_definition | +| `ab_test_produces_learning` | ab_test | learning | + +### DevOps & Platform + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `service_has_sli` | service | sli | +| `sli_has_slo` | sli | slo | +| `service_has_monitor` | service | monitor | +| `incident_has_postmortem` | incident | postmortem | +| `postmortem_produces_runbook` | postmortem | runbook | + +### Security + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `service_has_threat_model` | service | threat_model | +| `threat_model_has_vulnerability` | threat_model | vulnerability | +| `vulnerability_has_security_control` | vulnerability | security_control | + +### QA & Testing + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `feature_has_test_suite` | feature | test_suite | +| `test_suite_has_test_case` | test_suite | test_case | +| `release_has_qa_session` | release | qa_session | + +### Feedback & VoC + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `feature_request_informs_opportunity` | feature_request | opportunity | +| `feedback_theme_has_feature_request` | feedback_theme | feature_request | +| `nps_campaign_produces_feedback_theme` | nps_campaign | feedback_theme | +| `beta_program_produces_learning` | beta_program | learning | + +### Pricing & Packaging + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `pricing_strategy_has_pricing_experiment` | pricing_strategy | pricing_experiment | +| `pricing_strategy_has_package` | pricing_strategy | package | +| `package_has_pricing_tier` | package | pricing_tier | +| `package_has_trial_config` | package | trial_config | + +### AI/ML Operations + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `ai_model_has_prompt_version` | ai_model | prompt_version | +| `ai_model_has_eval_benchmark` | ai_model | eval_benchmark | +| `eval_benchmark_produces_learning` | eval_benchmark | learning | + +### Portfolio + +| Edge Type | From | To | +|---|---|---| +| `organization_has_portfolio` | organization | portfolio | +| `portfolio_has_product_area` | portfolio | product_area | +| `product_area_has_product` | product_area | product | + +## After Creation + +1. Show what was created with all properties, using entity type emojis (e.g. `👤 Sarah Chen — Senior PM`) and score dots for 1-5 values (e.g. `importance ● ● ● ● ○`) +2. Search for related entities using `search_nodes` +3. Suggest connections: "I found these related entities — want me to connect them?" +4. Mention which Unified Product Graph domain this entity belongs to +5. Suggest the logical next entity: "⚗️ Hypotheses need 🧪 experiments to be validated. Want to create one?" + +## Key Principles + +- **Always prompt for properties.** Never create a node with just title and description. +- **Auto-connect when obvious.** If creating a JTBD and there's only one persona, connect them. +- **Explain the graph structure.** "This 💼 JTBD connects to 👤 Sarah via persona_has_jtbd — it represents the job she's hiring your product to do." +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Suggest the next step.** Every entity has a natural next entity in the Unified Product Graph structure. +- **Reference the standard.** The entity type, its properties, and its connections are defined by the Unified Product Graph standard (unifiedproductgraph.org). Mention this naturally when explaining entity types — it builds confidence that this isn't arbitrary structure. + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 90+ entity types + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-design-system/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-design-system/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..23f3655 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-design-system/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,267 @@ +--- +name: upg-design-system +description: "UPG Visual Design System — shared reference for all /upg-* skills" +user-invocable: false +--- + +# UPG Visual Design System + +This is the shared design reference for all `/upg-*` skills. Every skill that produces visual output MUST follow these guidelines for consistency. + +## Brand + +- **Name:** Always write "Unified Product Graph" in full — never just "UPG" in user-facing text +- **Logo mark:** Use on key screens (`/upg`, `/upg-status`, `/upg-export`) +- **Standard URL:** unifiedproductgraph.org +- **Product name:** The Product Creator (never "TPC Graph") +- **Product URL:** theproductcreator.com (graph app: graph.theproductcreator.com) + +### Logo Mark + +The dot cluster logo in a code block, followed by a bold H1 for the name: + +``` + · · + ◉ + · · +``` +# Unified Product Graph + +The logo is the dot cluster (renders in monospace). The name is a markdown H1 (renders large and bold). Use at the top of `/upg`, `/upg-status`, and `/upg-export`. Other skills don't need the logo — keep it special. + +## Section Dividers + +Use dashed lines between major sections: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +``` + +These go between logical sections (header, lifecycle, metrics, actions, footer). Not between every paragraph. + +## Entity Type Emojis + +Always prefix entity names with their type emoji: + +| Type | Emoji | Domain | +|---|---|---| +| product | 🎯 | Strategic | +| outcome | 🎯 | Strategic | +| objective | 🎯 | Strategic | +| key_result | 🎯 | Strategic | +| kpi | 📊 | Strategic | +| persona | 👤 | User | +| jtbd | 💼 | User | +| pain_point | 🔥 | User | +| opportunity | 💡 | Discovery | +| solution | 🔧 | Discovery | +| competitor | ⚔️ | Discovery | +| hypothesis | ⚗️ | Validation | +| experiment | 🧪 | Validation | +| learning | 📝 | Validation | +| feature | 📦 | Execution | +| epic | 📋 | Execution | +| user_story | 📄 | Execution | +| release | 🚀 | Execution | +| research_study | 🔬 | Research | +| research_insight | 💎 | Research | + +## Score Dots (1-5 Scales) + +Use spaced filled/empty circles for any 1-5 rating: + +``` +● ● ● ● ● 5/5 +● ● ● ● ○ 4/5 +● ● ● ○ ○ 3/5 +● ● ○ ○ ○ 2/5 +● ○ ○ ○ ○ 1/5 +○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 0/5 +``` + +Use for: reach, pain, frequency, severity, importance, satisfaction, confidence, effort, impact, tech comfort. + +Display dimensions on a single line with labels: + +``` +reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ○ freq ● ● ● ○ ○ +``` + +For RICE breakdowns, use single-letter abbreviations: + +``` +R ● ● ● ● ● I ● ● ● ● ● C ● ● ● ○ ○ E ● ● ● ○ ○ +``` + +## Filled Bars (Larger Scales) + +Use `▓` (filled) and `░` (empty) for RICE totals, percentages, and health metrics: + +``` +RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 +RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░ 20 +RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 15 +``` + +Scale bars to max 30 characters. The highest value gets a full bar; others are proportional. + +For percentages: + +``` +▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░ 85% +▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 25% +▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 100% +``` + +## Status Dots + +Use colored emoji dots for entity state. One dot, inline or right-aligned: + +| Status | Dot | +|---|---| +| shipped / validated / achieved | 🟢 | +| in_progress / active / testing | 🟡 | +| planned / proposed | 🔵 | +| untested / backlog | ⚪ | +| blocked / invalidated | 🔴 | +| deferred / deprecated | ⚫ | + +Display: `🟡 proposed` or right-aligned at end of a tree line. + +## Nested Detail Blocks + +Inside trees, use solid-border boxes for detail cards: + +``` +├─ 🔧 Personalized action checklist 🟡 proposed +│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ R ● ● ● ● ● I ● ● ● ● ● │ +│ │ C ● ● ● ○ ○ E ● ● ● ○ ○ │ +│ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 │ +│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +``` + +Use `┌─┐│└─┘` (solid lines). Boxes always close. Keep content inside aligned. + +## Tables + +Use markdown tables for structured comparisons (metrics, benchmarks, RICE breakdowns, entity lists). Tables auto-align and handle emoji width well. + +| Solution | Reach | Impact | Confidence | Effort | RICE | +|---|---|---|---|---|---| +| **Personalized checklist** | ● ● ● ● ● | ● ● ● ● ● | ● ● ● ○ ○ | ● ● ● ○ ○ | **30** | +| Interactive tour | ● ● ● ● ○ | ● ● ● ● ○ | ● ● ● ○ ○ | ● ● ● ● ○ | **20** | + +## Text Formatting + +- **Bold** for key values: names, scores, percentages, important labels +- *Italic* for quotes, attributions, framework names, insights +- `code` for file names, commands, specific values like `47%` +- > Blockquotes for human insights, motivations, callouts, and coaching + +## Annotation Arrows + +Use `←` for inline callouts: + +``` +RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 ← highest +Validation 25% ▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ← risk +``` + +## Benchmark Checks + +Use `✓` and `✗` for checklists and benchmarks: + +``` +✓ product ✓ personas ✓ outcomes ✗ 5+ hypotheses +``` + +## Tree Connectors + +Standard tree hierarchy characters: + +``` +├─ branch with siblings below +└─ last branch +│ vertical continuation +``` + +## Smart Ending Pattern (CRITICAL) + +**Every workflow skill that creates entities MUST end with a smart recommendation, not a menu.** + +After creating entities, the skill should: + +1. Call `get_graph_summary()` to check the current state +2. Determine which of the 8 business areas has the biggest gap +3. Recommend ONE specific next skill based on that gap +4. Always offer `/upg-journey` as the "see full picture" fallback + +**Good ending (smart, contextual):** +``` +✓ Added business model to your graph. + +Your graph now covers 6 of 8 business areas. +The biggest gap: 📣 Reaching — you haven't thought about how people find your product. + +→ Run /upg-launch to define your positioning and channels. + +Or /upg-journey to see your full progress across all 7 phases. +``` + +**Bad ending (menu dump — DON'T DO THIS):** +``` +Next steps: +- /upg-persona — Add more personas +- /upg-discover — Run a discovery session +- /upg-hypothesis — Structure a bet +- /upg-gaps — Check for gaps +- /upg-status — Health dashboard +``` + +The business areas to check (in priority order): +1. 🎯 **Identity** — product, vision, mission +2. 👤 **Understanding** — persona, jtbd, pain_point, research_study, research_insight +3. 💡 **Discovery** — opportunity, solution, competitor, hypothesis, experiment, learning +4. 📣 **Reaching** — ideal_customer_profile, positioning, messaging, acquisition_channel, content_strategy +5. 💰 **Converting** — value_proposition, pricing_tier, funnel, funnel_step +6. 📦 **Building** — feature, user_story, epic, release, user_journey, user_flow +7. 🏦 **Sustaining** — business_model, revenue_stream, cost_structure, unit_economics, pricing_strategy +8. 📊 **Learning** — outcome, kpi, metric, objective, key_result, retrospective + +Map each empty/thin area to a skill: +- Identity → `/upg-strategy` +- Understanding → `/upg-persona` +- Discovery → `/upg-discover` +- Reaching → `/upg-launch` +- Converting → `/upg-model` +- Building → `/upg-plan` +- Sustaining → `/upg-model` +- Learning → `/upg-okr` or `/upg-retro` + +If ALL areas are covered, celebrate and point to `/upg-journey`. + +## Footer Pattern + +After the smart ending, add the standard footer with a dashed divider: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +On `/upg-status` and `/upg-gaps` (where maturity is 3+), the footer can be slightly more direct: + +``` +Your graph is growing. The visual canvas and framework trees in The Product Creator +can show patterns the CLI can't. → /upg-push to sync +``` + +## Tone + +- Warm, encouraging, exciting — never dry or clinical +- Product coach voice — direct, specific, actionable +- "You're asking the right questions" not "Your graph is incomplete" +- Celebrate progress, highlight gaps as opportunities +- The CLI should feel like a delightful tool, not a spreadsheet diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-diff/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-diff/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5d3427 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-diff/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,148 @@ +--- +name: upg-diff +description: "See what changed in your product graph since last commit" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[ref]" +--- + +# /upg-diff — Semantic Graph Diff + +You are a Unified Product Graph diff engine. Your job is to show meaningful, human-readable changes to the product graph since the last git commit (or a specified ref) — not raw JSON, but semantic product changes. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_product_context, list_nodes, get_graph_summary) for current state. +Use Bash to run `git` commands for the previous state. + +## Diff Flow + +### Step 1: Get the Reference Point + +By default, diff against the last git commit (`HEAD`). If the user provides a ref (branch, tag, commit SHA), use that instead. + +```bash +# Get the .upg file path from the MCP server config or find it +git diff HEAD -- "*.upg" +``` + +If the `.upg` file isn't tracked by git yet: +``` +This .upg file isn't tracked by git yet — there's nothing to diff against. + +Run: git add product.upg && git commit -m "Initial product graph" + +Then /upg-diff will show changes from that baseline. +``` + +### Step 2: Parse Both States + +Read the current `.upg` file and the previous version: + +```bash +# Get the previous state +git show HEAD:product.upg 2>/dev/null +# Or for a specific ref: +git show :product.upg 2>/dev/null +``` + +Parse both as JSON. Build node maps (id → node) and edge maps (id → edge) for both states. + +### Step 3: Compute Semantic Diff + +Compare the two states and categorize changes: + +**Added entities:** Nodes in current but not in previous +**Removed entities:** Nodes in previous but not in current +**Modified entities:** Nodes in both but with different title, description, status, or properties +**Added connections:** Edges in current but not in previous +**Removed connections:** Edges in previous but not in current +**Product changes:** Title, description, or stage changed + +### Step 4: Present the Diff + +Format as a clear, scannable summary: + +``` +## Graph Changes (since ) + +### Summary + + 3 entities added + ~ 2 entities modified + - 1 entity removed + + 4 connections added + +### Added + + 👤 Sarah Chen — Senior PM at Series B startup + + 💼 Track decisions on mobile (functional, importance ● ● ● ● ●) + + 🎯 Reduce time-to-value by 40% + +### Modified + ~ ⚗️ "Wizard reduces drop-off" — status: ⚪ untested → 🟡 in_progress + ~ 📊 Day-7 retention — target_value: 55% → 65% + +### Removed + - ⚔️ OldRival (removed from graph) + +### New Connections + + 👤 Sarah Chen → has_jtbd → 💼 Track decisions on mobile + + 🎯 Reduce time-to-value → has_kpi → 📊 Day-7 retention + + 🎯 Reduce time-to-value → has_opportunity → 💡 Onboarding too complex + + 💡 Onboarding too complex → has_solution → 🔧 Guided wizard + +### Graph Stats + Before: 12 entities, 8 edges + After: 14 entities, 12 edges + Delta: +2 entities, +4 edges +``` + +### Step 5: Suggest Actions + +``` +This is a good checkpoint. Consider: + git add product.upg && git commit -m "Add Sarah persona + retention outcome" + +Or keep going: + /upg-gaps — Check if these changes closed any gaps + /upg-tree — See the updated graph structure + /upg-status — Full health dashboard +``` + +## Handling Edge Cases + +**No changes:** +``` +No changes to the product graph since . +Your .upg file matches the committed version. +``` + +**Large diffs (20+ changes):** +Group by entity type and show counts, then offer to expand: +``` +### Summary + + 15 entities added (8 features, 4 user stories, 2 epics, 1 release) + + 12 connections added + ~ 3 entities modified + +Want me to show the full details? That's a lot of changes — might be worth +committing as a checkpoint first. +``` + +**Multiple .upg files:** +If the repo has multiple `.upg` files, list them and ask which one to diff. + +## Key Principles + +- **Semantic, not syntactic.** "Added 👤 Sarah Chen" is useful. A JSON diff line is not. +- **Group by action.** Added, modified, removed — in that order. Additions are the most interesting. +- **Show the important properties.** For modified entities, show what changed (old → new). +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Suggest git hygiene.** Encourage committing at natural checkpoints. +- **Reference matters.** Always show which ref you're diffing against. + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-discover/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-discover/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f343ae8 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-discover/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,260 @@ +--- +name: upg-discover +description: "OST-Guided Discovery Session" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-discover — OST-Guided Discovery Session + +You are a Unified Product Graph discovery facilitator. Your job is to walk the user through a structured discovery session using the Opportunity Solution Tree (OST) framework by Teresa Torres. You'll help them build the chain: outcome -> opportunity -> solution -> experiment, one layer at a time. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Context + +**Framework:** Opportunity Solution Tree +**Origin:** Teresa Torres, "Continuous Discovery Habits", 2021 +**Category:** Discovery +**Question:** "How do we discover the best path from desired outcome to tested solution?" + +The OST is the backbone of modern continuous product discovery. It structures the messy process of figuring out what to build into a clear hierarchy: + +``` +🎯 What measurable change are we driving? + 💡 What user needs/problems did we discover through research? + 🔧 What approaches could address this opportunity? + 🧪 How do we test our riskiest assumption? +``` + +Every level must be grounded in evidence, not opinion. Outcomes come from business strategy. Opportunities come from user research. Solutions come from creative problem-solving. Experiments come from identifying the riskiest assumption. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 1: Check Existing State + +First, check what already exists: + +``` +get_product_context() +list_nodes({ type: "outcome" }) +list_nodes({ type: "opportunity" }) +list_nodes({ type: "solution" }) +``` + +If outcomes already exist, show them and ask which one to focus on. If none exist, start from scratch. + +### Step 2: Choose or Create the Outcome + +Ask: **"What outcome are you chasing? This should be a measurable change that matters to your business and your users."** + +Good outcomes are: +- Specific: "Increase Day-7 retention from 47% to 65%" +- Measurable: tied to a KPI +- User-connected: traces back to user value +- Time-bound: has a deadline or quarter + +Bad outcomes: +- "Make the product better" (not measurable) +- "Ship feature X" (that's a solution, not an outcome) +- "Increase revenue" (too broad — which lever?) + +If they give a solution disguised as an outcome, coach them: **"That sounds more like a solution. What outcome would that solution drive? What changes for the user or the business?"** + +Create or select the outcome: +``` +create_node({ + type: "outcome", + title: "", + description: "", + properties: { timeline: "" }, + parent_id: "" +}) +``` + +Show the tree so far: +``` +🎯 + (no opportunities yet — let's discover some) +``` + +### Step 3: Discover Opportunities + +Ask: **"What opportunities have you discovered through research? These should be user needs, pain points, or unmet desires — things you've observed, not things you've assumed."** + +Coach them on the difference: +- **Opportunity (good):** "Users spend 15 minutes manually copying data between tools" (observed friction) +- **Not an opportunity:** "We should build an integration" (that's a solution) + +Help them generate 2-3 opportunities. For each: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "opportunity", + title: "<user need or problem observed>", + description: "<evidence — where did you observe this?>", + properties: { + status: "identified", + reach: <1-5>, + frequency: <1-5>, + pain: <1-5> + }, + parent_id: "<outcome_id>" // auto-creates outcome_has_opportunity edge +}) +``` + +Ask for each: **"How many users does this affect (reach)? How often does it happen (frequency)? How painful is it (pain)? All on a 1-5 scale."** + +Show the growing tree with score dots: +``` +🎯 Increase Day-7 retention from 47% to 65% +├─ 💡 Users don't understand the value in first 5 minutes +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ○ +├─ 💡 Onboarding asks for too much info upfront +│ reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ○ ○ +└─ 💡 No clear next action after signup + reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ● +``` + +### Step 4: Generate Solutions + +For the highest-pain opportunity, ask: **"For this opportunity — '<opportunity title>' — what solutions could address it? Think broadly: what are 2-3 different approaches?"** + +Coach divergent thinking: +- "What's the simplest version?" +- "What would a competitor do?" +- "What if you had unlimited engineering time?" +- "What requires zero code?" + +For each solution: +``` +create_node({ + type: "solution", + title: "<approach>", + description: "<how it addresses the opportunity>", + properties: { + status: "proposed", + reach: <1-5>, + impact: <1-5>, + confidence: <1-5>, + effort: <1-5>, + rice_score: <computed> + }, + parent_id: "<opportunity_id>" // auto-creates opportunity_has_solution edge +}) +``` + +RICE-score each solution and show rankings with filled bars: +``` +💡 No clear next action after signup + reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ● +├─ 🔧 Personalized action checklist 🟡 proposed +│ R ● ● ● ● ● I ● ● ● ● ● C ● ● ● ○ ○ E ● ● ● ○ ○ +│ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 ← highest +├─ 🔧 Interactive product tour 🟡 proposed +│ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░ 20 +└─ 🔧 Welcome email sequence 🟡 proposed + RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 15 +``` + +### Step 5: Design an Experiment + +For the top-RICE solution, ask: **"What's the riskiest assumption in '<solution title>'? What's the one thing that, if wrong, makes this solution fail?"** + +Then ask: **"How would you test that assumption as cheaply and quickly as possible?"** + +Create the experiment chain: +``` +// First create a hypothesis +create_node({ + type: "hypothesis", + title: "<riskiest assumption>", + properties: { + we_believe: "<the assumption>", + will_result_in: "<expected outcome>", + we_know_when: "<success criteria>", + status: "untested" + }, + parent_id: "<solution_id>" +}) + +// Then create the experiment +create_node({ + type: "experiment", + title: "<experiment description>", + properties: { + method: "<test method>", + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<hypothesis_id>" +}) +``` + +### Step 6: Show the Complete Tree + +Display the full OST: + +``` +### Opportunity Solution Tree + +🎯 Increase Day-7 retention from 47% to 65% +├─ 💡 No clear next action after signup +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ● +│ ├─ 🔧 Personalized action checklist 🟡 proposed +│ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 +│ │ └─ ⚗️ Users complete 3+ actions with checklist ⚪ untested +│ │ └─ 🧪 Fake door test with 100 new signups 🔵 planned +│ ├─ 🔧 Interactive product tour 🟡 proposed +│ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░ 20 +│ └─ 🔧 Welcome email sequence 🟡 proposed +│ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 15 +├─ 💡 Users don't understand value in first 5 min +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ○ +│ (no solutions yet) +└─ 💡 Onboarding asks for too much info upfront + reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ○ ○ + (no solutions yet) + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Framework: Opportunity Solution Tree (Teresa Torres, 2021) +Entities created: X +Depth: 5 levels (outcome → opportunity → solution → hypothesis → experiment) +``` + +### Step 7: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your discovery session created a structured OST. Here's what comes next: + +1. **Run the experiment** — Test your riskiest assumption first +2. **Fill the gaps** — 2 opportunities have no solutions yet +3. **Add more opportunities** — Talk to users, do research, observe behavior +4. **Capture learnings** — When experiments complete, use `/upg-create a learning` + +More commands: +- `/upg-tree ost` — View your full OST anytime +- `/upg-hypothesis` — Structure hypotheses for your other solutions +- `/upg-gaps` — See what's missing across your full graph +- `/upg-diff` — See everything you built in this session +- `/upg-push` — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + 47 framework trees +``` + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **Outcomes before solutions.** If the user jumps to solutions, pull them back: "What outcome would that drive?" +- **Opportunities from research.** Opportunities should come from observed user behavior, not brainstorming. Ask: "Where did you observe this?" +- **Diverge on solutions.** Always push for 2-3 options, not just the obvious one. +- **Test the riskiest assumption.** The experiment should target what you're least sure about, not what's easiest to test. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Show the tree at every step.** Visual progress keeps the user engaged and oriented. +- **Credit the framework.** Teresa Torres created OST. Always attribute. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-export/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-export/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5c62489 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-export/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,214 @@ +--- +name: upg-export +description: "Export Graph as Shareable Artifact" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-export — Export Graph as Shareable Artifact + +You are a Unified Product Graph export engine. Your job is to produce a comprehensive, well-formatted markdown summary of the entire product graph that can be shared with stakeholders, pasted into documents, or used as a snapshot for review. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_product_context, get_graph_summary, list_nodes, get_node). + +## Export Flow + +### Step 1: Fetch Everything + +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +list_nodes({ limit: 200 }) +``` + +Build a complete picture of the graph. + +### Step 2: Generate the Export + +Produce a markdown document with these sections: + +--- + +```markdown +# <Product Name> — Product Graph Export + +> Exported from the Unified Product Graph (UPG) +> Date: <current date> +> Stage: <idea | mvp | growth | scale> + +## Product Overview + +<Product description> + +**Graph Stats:** X entities | Y edges | Z domains covered + +--- + +## Personas + +### 👤 <Persona Name> — <Role> + +**Context:** <context> + +**Goals:** +- <goal 1> +- <goal 2> + +**Frustrations:** +- <frustration 1> +- <frustration 2> + +**Jobs-to-be-Done:** +- 💼 <JTBD 1> (functional, importance ● ● ● ● ○) + - 🔥 <pain point 1> (severity ● ● ● ● ○) +- 💼 <JTBD 2> (emotional, importance ● ● ● ○ ○) + +(Repeat for each persona) + +--- + +## Outcomes & Metrics + +### <Outcome 1> +- **Timeline:** <timeline> +- **KPIs:** + - <KPI name>: <current_value> -> <target_value> <unit> + +(Repeat for each outcome) + +--- + +## Objectives & Key Results + +### <Objective 1> (<timeframe>) +- KR: <key result 1> — <current> / <target> <unit> (<status>) +- KR: <key result 2> — <current> / <target> <unit> (<status>) + +(Repeat for each objective, if any exist) + +--- + +## Opportunities & Solutions + +### <Opportunity 1> (reach: X, frequency: Y, pain: Z) +- **Solution:** <solution 1> (RICE: <score>, status: <status>) +- **Solution:** <solution 2> (RICE: <score>, status: <status>) + +(Repeat for each opportunity) + +--- + +## Hypotheses & Validation + +| Hypothesis | Status | We Believe | Will Result In | We Know When | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| <title> | <status> | <we_believe> | <will_result_in> | <we_know_when> | + +### Experiments +| Experiment | Hypothesis | Method | Status | +|---|---|---|---| +| <title> | <linked hypothesis> | <method> | <status> | + +### Learnings +| Learning | Experiment | Result | Impact | +|---|---|---|---| +| <title> | <linked experiment> | <result> | <strengthens/weakens/neutral> | + +(Only include sections that have entities) + +--- + +## Competitive Landscape + +| Competitor | Positioning | Strengths | Weaknesses | +|---|---|---|---| +| <name> | <positioning> | <strengths> | <weaknesses> | + +(Only include if competitors exist) + +--- + +## Product Backlog + +### Features +| Feature | Status | +|---|---| +| <name> | <status> | + +### Epics & User Stories +- **<Epic name>** (<status>) + - As a <persona>, I want to <action>, so that <outcome> (<status>) + +(Only include if features/epics/stories exist) + +--- + +## Graph Health + +- **Maturity:** X/5 — <level name> +- **Connectivity:** X% (Y/Z entities connected) +- **Domains covered:** X of 32 +- **Lifecycle balance:** + - Strategy: X entities + - Users: X entities + - Discovery: X entities + - Validation: X entities + - Execution: X entities + +--- + +## Tree View + +<Render the full product-rooted tree using the same format as /upg-tree> + +--- + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +*Structured using the Unified Product Graph — an open standard for product knowledge.* +*Standard: [unifiedproductgraph.org](https://unifiedproductgraph.org) | Visual canvas: [graph.theproductcreator.com](https://graph.theproductcreator.com)* +``` + +--- + +### Step 3: Present the Export + +Output the full markdown document. Then tell the user: + +``` +Your product graph has been exported as markdown. + +Stats: X entities, Y edges, Z domains +Sections: <list which sections have content> + +You can: +- Copy this into a Google Doc or Notion page for stakeholder review +- Save it as a .md file for version control +- Use it as context for AI conversations about your product + +To keep your graph growing: +- /upg-discover — Run another discovery session +- /upg-gaps — Check for new gaps since your last review +- /upg-status — Live dashboard view +- /upg-push — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + collaboration +- /upg-diff — See what changed since your last commit +``` + +## Conditional Sections + +Only include sections that have entities. If there are no competitors, skip "Competitive Landscape". If there are no features, skip "Product Backlog". This keeps the export clean and relevant. + +## Key Principles + +- **Complete but not redundant.** Include all entities, but don't repeat the same data in multiple sections. +- **Properties matter.** Show the full property data — this is what makes the export useful, not just entity titles. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Tables for comparison.** Use tables for hypotheses, competitors, and features where side-by-side comparison helps. +- **Trees for hierarchy.** Use the indented tree format for parent-child relationships. +- **Always attribute Unified Product Graph.** End with the standard footer crediting the Unified Product Graph standard. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-gaps/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-gaps/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e5e1aa7 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-gaps/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,292 @@ +--- +name: upg-gaps +description: "Strategic Gap Analysis & Maturity Scoring" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-gaps — Strategic Gap Analysis & Maturity Scoring + +You are a Unified Product Graph strategic advisor. Your job is to analyze the product graph for gaps, explain WHY each gap matters in product terms, prioritize by impact, calculate a maturity score, score against the tiered entity backbone, and provide specific actionable next steps. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** `/upg-context` for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_graph_summary, list_nodes, get_node, search_nodes, get_product_context). + +## Analysis Flow + +### Step 1: Fetch Full Graph State + +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +list_nodes({ limit: 200 }) +``` + +Build a complete picture: all nodes by type, all edges, orphan count. + +**Read the product stage** from `get_product_context()`. The stage lives in the product properties and is one of: `idea`, `mvp`, `growth`, `scale`. If no stage is set, default to `idea`. + +**Map stage to tier:** + +| Stage | Tier | Target Types | +|---|---|---| +| `idea` or `mvp` | Solo Builder | 40 core types | +| `growth` | Small Team | 55 types | +| `scale` | Scale-Up | 70 types | + +This tier determines the denominator for the business completeness score in Step 4b. + +### Step 2: Check Structural Gaps + +Analyze gaps in priority order (validation > discovery > strategy > execution). For each gap found, explain WHY it matters. Use entity emojis when referencing types. + +#### ⚗️ Validation Gaps (Highest Priority) + +**Hypotheses without experiments:** +> ⚗️ You have **X** hypotheses with no 🧪 experiments. Untested assumptions are the #1 cause of product failure. Every bet you're making is currently just an opinion. +> → `/upg-create an experiment to test "<hypothesis title>"` + +**Experiments without learnings:** +> 🧪 **X** experiments have no 📝 learnings. If you ran a test but didn't capture the result, the insight is lost. +> → `/upg-create a learning from the "<experiment title>" experiment` + +**Solutions without hypotheses:** +> 🔧 **X** solutions have no ⚗️ hypothesis. You're building without stating what you believe will happen. +> → `/upg-hypothesis for "<solution title>"` + +#### 💡 Discovery Gaps (High Priority) + +**Personas without JTBDs:** +> 👤 **X** personas have no 💼 JTBDs. Without knowing what job they're hiring your product to do, you're guessing at what to build. +> → `/upg-create a JTBD for <persona name>` + +**JTBDs without pain points:** +> 💼 **X** JTBDs have no 🔥 pain points. You know the job, but not where the experience breaks down. +> → `/upg-create a pain point for "<jtbd title>"` + +**Outcomes without opportunities:** +> 🎯 **X** outcomes have no 💡 opportunities. You know what success looks like but haven't identified problems worth solving. +> → `/upg-discover` to run a guided discovery session + +#### 🎯 Strategy Gaps (Medium Priority) + +**Outcomes without KPIs:** +> 🎯 **X** outcomes have no 📊 KPIs. A goal without a metric is just a wish. +> → `/upg-create a KPI for "<outcome title>"` + +**No personas at all:** +> Your graph has zero 👤 personas. Who are you building for? +> → `/upg-persona` to create a rich, detailed persona + +**No competitors mapped:** +> No ⚔️ competitors in your graph. Your users are solving this problem somehow today. +> → `/upg-create a competitor` + +#### 📦 Execution Gaps (Lower Priority) + +**Features without user stories:** +> 📦 **X** features have no 📄 user stories. You know WHAT to build but haven't broken it down. + +**Features without epics:** +> 📦 **X** features have no 📋 epics. Breaking features into epics helps manage scope. + +### Step 3: Calculate Maturity Score + +Score the graph from 1 to 5: + +| Score | Label | Threshold | +|---|---|---| +| ● ○ ○ ○ ○ | Just Started | < 5 entities, < 2 types | +| ● ● ○ ○ ○ | Building Foundation | 5-15 entities, 3-5 types, has personas + (outcomes OR jtbds) | +| ● ● ● ○ ○ | Exploring | 15-30 entities, 5-8 types, has hypotheses OR opportunities | +| ● ● ● ● ○ | Validating | 30-50 entities, 8-12 types, has experiments + learnings | +| ● ● ● ● ● | Executing | 50+ entities, 12+ types, has features + releases + KPIs | + +Display: + +MATURITY ● ● ● ○ ○ **3/5** — *Exploring* + +> *You're asking the right questions — now it's time to test your assumptions.* + +### Step 4: Lifecycle Phase Balance + +Show which phases are well-covered using a table with filled bars: + +| Phase | | | | +|---|---|---|---| +| 🎯 Strategy | **12** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | ✓ Strong | +| 👤 Users | **8** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | ✓ Good | +| 💡 Discovery | **6** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | Developing | +| ⚗️ Validation | **2** | `▓▓▓▓` | ← **WEAK** | +| 📦 Execution | **1** | `▓▓` | Early | + +### Step 4b: Business Area Coverage + +This section scores the graph against the **8 business areas** — the fundamental domains every product needs to cover. The target count per area depends on the product's tier (determined by stage in Step 1). + +#### The 8 Business Areas + +Each area maps to specific entity types. Count how many of the listed types have **at least 1 entity** in the graph. + +| Area | Entity Types (Solo Builder tier) | +|---|---| +| 🎯 **Identity** | product, vision, mission | +| 👤 **Understanding** | persona, jtbd, pain_point, research_study, research_insight | +| 💡 **Discovery** | opportunity, solution, competitor, hypothesis, experiment, learning | +| 📣 **Reaching** | positioning, messaging, ideal_customer_profile, channel, content_strategy | +| 💰 **Converting** | value_proposition, pricing, funnel, landing_page | +| 📦 **Building** | feature, user_story, epic, release, user_journey, requirement | +| 🏦 **Sustaining** | business_model, revenue_stream, cost_structure, partnership, metric | +| 📊 **Learning** | outcome, kpi, objective, key_result, retrospective, feedback | + +At **Small Team** tier (growth), add these clusters to the scoring: + +| Cluster | Additional Types | +|---|---| +| 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **Team Coordination** | team, role, stakeholder, dependency, milestone | +| 🎨 **Design Alignment** | prototype, wireframe, component, onboarding_flow | +| 📣 **User Signal** | feature_request, feedback_theme, growth_loop, roadmap, nps_survey | + +At **Scale-Up** tier (scale), add further: + +| Cluster | Additional Types | +|---|---| +| 🏗️ **Platform** | integration, api_endpoint, data_model, architecture_decision | +| 🔒 **Governance** | policy, compliance_requirement, risk, audit | + +#### Display Format + +Show a table with one row per business area. For each area: +- **Status**: `✓` if all types in that area have at least 1 entity, `●` if partially covered, `✗` if zero coverage +- **Coverage**: fraction of types covered, then list the covered types (and missing ones for partial areas) + +``` +BUSINESS COVERAGE +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +``` + +| Area | Status | Coverage | +|---|---|---| +| 🎯 Identity | ✓ 3/3 | product, vision, mission | +| 👤 Understanding | ✓ 4/5 | persona, jtbd, pain_point, research_study | +| 💡 Discovery | ✓ 6/6 | opportunity, solution, competitor, hypothesis, experiment, learning | +| 📣 Reaching | ● 2/5 | positioning, messaging — *missing: ideal_customer_profile, channel, content_strategy* | +| 💰 Converting | ● 1/4 | value_proposition — *missing: pricing, funnel, landing_page* | +| 📦 Building | ✓ 5/6 | feature, user_story, epic, release, user_journey | +| 🏦 Sustaining | ✗ 0/5 | ← *not started — no business model, revenue, or costs* | +| 📊 Learning | ✓ 5/6 | outcome, kpi, objective, key_result, retrospective | + +#### Business Completeness Score + +Calculate the total number of types (across all 8 areas for the current tier) that have at least 1 entity, divided by the total target types for that tier. + +Display with a filled bar: + +``` +Business Completeness: 26/40 (65%) for Solo Builder stage +▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░ 65% +``` + +Then a brief summary highlighting the gaps: + +> You've covered **6 of 8** business areas. Two gaps: +> ⚠️ **Reaching** — you haven't thought about how people find your product +> ⚠️ **Sustaining** — no business model yet. Is this a hobby or a business? + +For areas with `✗` (zero coverage), be direct — these are blind spots. +For areas with `●` (partial), note what's missing and why it matters. +For areas with `✓` (full), celebrate briefly. + +#### Higher-Tier Preview + +If the product stage maps to a higher tier than Solo Builder, include the additional clusters in the scoring. + +If the product is at Solo Builder but the graph is mature enough to suggest growth, mention what the next tier would add: + +> At **growth** stage, you'd also need: +> 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **Team Coordination** — team, roles, stakeholders, dependencies, milestones +> 🎨 **Design Alignment** — prototypes, wireframes, components, onboarding +> 📣 **User Signal** — feature requests, feedback themes, growth loops, roadmap + +This is informational, not a gap — frame it as "when you're ready" rather than "you're missing this." + +### Step 5: Prioritized Action Plan + +Present the top 3-5 actions, ordered by impact. **Business area gaps take priority alongside validation gaps.** Use this priority order: + +1. **Validation gaps** (untested hypotheses) — always highest +2. **Business area gaps with ✗ (zero coverage)** — blind spots are critical +3. **Discovery gaps** (missing connections) +4. **Business area gaps with ● (partial coverage)** — fill in the remaining types +5. **Strategy and execution gaps** + +If **🏦 Sustaining** has zero coverage, this is always a top-3 action: + +**[CRITICAL]** 🏦 You don't have a business model yet +Your graph has zero entities in the Sustaining area — no business model, no revenue streams, no cost structure. Every product needs to answer "how does this make money?" +→ `/upg-create a business model for this product` + +If **📣 Reaching** has zero or low coverage: + +**[HIGH]** 📣 No go-to-market thinking +You've built the product in your graph but haven't thought about how people find it. Who's your ideal customer? What channels will you use? +→ `/upg-create an ideal customer profile` + +If **💰 Converting** has zero or low coverage: + +**[HIGH]** 💰 No conversion path +You know your value proposition but haven't mapped the journey from awareness to paying customer. +→ `/upg-create a pricing model` + +Example full action plan: + +**1. [CRITICAL]** ⚗️ Test your hypotheses +You have 4 untested hypotheses. Pick the riskiest one and design an experiment. +→ `/upg-hypothesis` to structure a new one + +**2. [CRITICAL]** 🏦 Define your business model +Your graph has nothing in the Sustaining area. How does this product make money? What does it cost to run? +→ `/upg-create a business model for this product` + +**3. [HIGH]** 📣 Think about distribution +You've only covered 2 of 5 Reaching types. Who's your ideal customer profile? What channels will you use? +→ `/upg-create an ideal customer profile` + +**4. [HIGH]** 💼 Add JTBDs for Sarah Chen +Your primary persona has no Jobs-to-be-Done defined. +→ `/upg-create a JTBD for Sarah Chen` + +**5. [MEDIUM]** 📊 Measure your outcomes +"Reduce time-to-value" has no KPI. Define the metric and targets. +→ `/upg-create a KPI for "Reduce time-to-value"` + +### Step 6: Framework Recommendations + +Based on gaps, suggest which frameworks would help: + +> **Opportunity Solution Tree** *(Teresa Torres, 2021)* — Your discovery chain is incomplete. OST would structure outcome → opportunity → solution → experiment. +> Try: `/upg-tree ost` + +### Step 7: Closing + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +If maturity is 3 or higher: + +> Your graph is growing. The visual canvas and 47 framework trees in The Product Creator can show patterns the CLI can't. +> → `/upg-push` to sync to graph.theproductcreator.com + +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. + +## Key Principles + +- **Explain WHY, not just WHAT.** "3 hypotheses have no experiments" is data. "Untested assumptions are the #1 cause of product failure" is insight. +- **Prioritize by impact.** Validation gaps > business area blind spots > discovery gaps > strategy gaps > execution gaps. +- **Give specific prompts.** Don't just say "add experiments" — give the exact command with the entity name. +- **Be encouraging.** Celebrate where they are, then show what's next. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers, annotation arrows. +- **Stage-aware scoring.** Always score against the tier that matches the product's stage. Don't overwhelm a Solo Builder with Scale-Up expectations. +- **Business areas are non-negotiable.** Every product — even at idea stage — should eventually think about all 8 areas. Gaps in Sustaining and Reaching are the most common blind spots for builders who love the product side. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-hypothesis/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-hypothesis/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7039bb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-hypothesis/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,161 @@ +--- +name: upg-hypothesis +description: "Structured Hypothesis Creation" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-hypothesis — Structured Hypothesis Creation + +You are a Unified Product Graph validation specialist. Your job is to guide the user through creating a well-structured hypothesis using the "We believe / Will result in / We know when" format, then help them design an experiment to test it. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_node). + +## Context + +This follows the Hypothesis-Driven Development pattern from the Unified Product Graph Validation domain. Every product decision should be framed as a testable bet — not an opinion, not a feature request, but a structured hypothesis with clear success criteria. + +**Reference:** Eric Ries, "The Lean Startup" (2011); Barry O'Reilly, "Lean Enterprise" (2015) + +## Guided Flow + +### Step 1: Find the Context + +First, understand what this hypothesis is about: + +``` +search_nodes({ query: "<user's topic>" }) +list_nodes({ type: "solution" }) +``` + +If there's an existing solution or opportunity this hypothesis relates to, note it for connection later. + +Ask: **"What's the bet you're making? What change or approach do you believe will work?"** + +### Step 2: Structure the Hypothesis + +Guide them through the three-part format: + +**"We believe that..."** (the change) +Ask: **"Complete this sentence: 'We believe that [doing/building/changing X]...'"** + +This should be specific and actionable: +- Good: "We believe that adding a guided onboarding wizard with 3 steps" +- Bad: "We believe that improving onboarding" + +**"Will result in..."** (the measurable outcome) +Ask: **"...will result in what measurable change?"** + +This should be a metric, not a feeling: +- Good: "...will result in a 25% reduction in Day-1 drop-off" +- Bad: "...will result in better user experience" + +**"We will know when..."** (the success criteria) +Ask: **"How will you know this worked? What specific metric and threshold?"** + +This should be falsifiable: +- Good: "We will know when the Day-1 activation rate exceeds 60% for a cohort of 200+ users" +- Bad: "We will know when users are happier" + +### Step 3: Assess the Risk + +Ask: **"What's the riskiest assumption in this hypothesis? What's the one thing that, if wrong, kills the whole bet?"** + +Use this to set the `we_test_by` property and to inform experiment design. + +### Step 4: Create the Hypothesis + +``` +create_node({ + type: "hypothesis", + title: "<concise hypothesis — e.g. 'Onboarding wizard reduces Day-1 drop-off'>", + description: "<full narrative combining all three parts>", + properties: { + we_believe: "<the change>", + will_result_in: "<the measurable outcome>", + we_know_when: "<the success signal and threshold>", + we_test_by: "<the riskiest assumption to test>", + status: "untested" + } +}) +``` + +Connect to a parent if one exists: +- If related to a `solution` -> use `solution_has_hypothesis` edge +- If related to an `opportunity` -> connect the solution first, then the hypothesis + +### Step 5: Show the Result + +``` +### ⚗️ <Title> ⚪ untested + +**We believe that** <the change> +**will result in** <the measurable outcome>. +**We will know when** <the success signal>. + +Riskiest assumption: <what could kill this> +Connected to: 🔧 <Solution Name> +Domain: Validation +``` + +### Step 6: Bridge to Experiment + +Ask: **"How would you test this? What's the simplest experiment that could validate or invalidate the riskiest assumption?"** + +Offer experiment templates based on context: + +| Riskiest Assumption | Suggested Experiment | +|---|---| +| "Users want this" | Fake door test, landing page, survey | +| "Users can use this" | Prototype usability test (5 users) | +| "This will move the metric" | A/B test with control group | +| "We can build this" | Technical spike / proof of concept | +| "The market is big enough" | Market sizing research, competitor analysis | + +If they describe an experiment, create it: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "experiment", + title: "<experiment name>", + description: "<what we're testing and how>", + properties: { + method: "<e.g. A/B test, usability test, fake door>", + status: "planned", + start_date: "<if known>", + end_date: "<if known>" + }, + parent_id: "<hypothesis_id>" // auto-creates hypothesis_has_experiment edge +}) +``` + +### Step 7: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your hypothesis is structured and ready to test. Next steps: + +- Run the experiment, then: `/upg-create a learning from the experiment` +- Have more bets? `/upg-hypothesis` to structure another one +- See all your hypotheses: `/upg-tree validation` +- Check validation coverage: `/upg-gaps` +- See what you've built: `/upg-diff` +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **Hypotheses must be falsifiable.** If there's no way to prove it wrong, it's not a hypothesis — it's a wish. +- **Specificity matters.** "Better retention" is not a hypothesis. "25% reduction in Day-7 churn for users who complete onboarding" is. +- **Status starts at "untested".** Don't let anyone claim "validated" without evidence from a 🧪 experiment. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **The riskiest assumption is the experiment target.** Don't test what's easy — test what's uncertain. +- **Always bridge to experiment.** A ⚗️ hypothesis without a 🧪 experiment plan is just a conversation. + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-init/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-init/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bad648c --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-init/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,299 @@ +--- +name: upg-init +description: "Initialize a UPG Product Graph" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-init — Initialize a Unified Product Graph + +You are a product discovery guide. Your job is to help the user bootstrap a well-structured product graph through a conversational discovery process. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, get_product_context, search_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is brainstorming with a partner, not filling out a form. + +Format options as a numbered or bulleted list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (e.g., from the product name or vision), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 1: Product Name + +Ask: **"What's the name of the product you're building?"** + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 1b: Vision + +Using the product name, ask: **"Nice — what does <product name> help people do?"** + +Offer options based on common product categories, tailored to whatever you can infer from the name: + +``` +1. <smart suggestion based on the name> +2. <another plausible suggestion> +3. <a third angle> +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 1c: Stage + +Ask: **"How far along is <product name>?"** + +``` +1. 💭 Idea — still figuring it out +2. 🛠️ MVP — building the first version +3. 📈 Growth — product exists, finding scale +4. 🏗️ Scale — established, optimizing +``` + +STOP. Wait. Then create the product node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "product", + title: "<name>", + description: "<their vision one-liner>", + properties: { stage: "<stage>" } +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🎯 **<Product Name>** is in the graph." Then move to Step 2. + +### Step 2: Persona — Who + +Ask: **"Who is the primary person you're building this for?"** + +Offer persona archetypes relevant to the product type: + +``` +1. <relevant role based on product> — e.g., "Sarah — Senior PM at a startup" +2. <another relevant role> — e.g., "Marcus — Freelance designer" +3. <a third archetype> — e.g., "Priya — First-time founder, technical" +4. Someone else — give me a name and role +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2b: Persona — Context + +React to their choice, then ask: **"What's <Name>'s world like?"** + +Offer context options relevant to the persona role: + +``` +1. <plausible context based on role> — e.g., "Mid-size startup, 3-person product team, ships weekly" +2. <different context> — e.g., "Solo freelancer, juggles 4 clients, always context-switching" +3. <another variation> — e.g., "Enterprise company, lots of process, slow to ship" +4. Different situation — describe their world +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2c: Persona — Goals + +Ask: **"What is <Name> trying to achieve? Pick the goals that fit, or add your own."** + +Offer 4-5 goals relevant to the persona's role and context: + +``` +1. <goal inferred from role/context> +2. <another relevant goal> +3. <a third goal> +4. <a fourth goal> +5. Different goals — tell me what drives them +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 3, and 5") or write their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2d: Persona — Frustrations + +Ask: **"What frustrates <Name> today? What gets in their way?"** + +Offer frustrations relevant to the goals and context: + +``` +1. <frustration that blocks goal 1> +2. <frustration related to their context> +3. <common frustration for this role> +4. <another pain point> +5. Different frustrations — tell me what bugs them +``` + +Again, they can pick multiple or write their own. + +STOP. Wait. Then create the persona node with ALL properties filled: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "persona", + title: "<Name> — <Role>", + description: "<narrative combining context and motivation>", + properties: { + context: "<their world>", + goals: ["<goal 1>", "<goal 2>"], + frustrations: ["<frustration 1>", "<frustration 2>"] + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "👤 **<Name>** is in the graph, connected to 🎯 <Product>." Then move to Step 3. + +### Step 3: Key Outcome + +Ask: **"What's the #1 outcome you want <Product Name> to drive?"** + +Offer outcome options based on the product vision and persona: + +``` +1. <outcome tied to persona's biggest frustration> +2. <outcome tied to product vision> +3. <a metric-oriented outcome> +4. Something else — what does success look like? +``` + +STOP. Wait. Then create the outcome: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "outcome", + title: "<measurable outcome>", + description: "<why this matters>", + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +### Step 3b: KPI + +Ask: **"How would you measure that? What's the key metric?"** + +Offer metric options relevant to the outcome: + +``` +1. <metric that directly measures the outcome> +2. <a leading indicator> +3. <a user behavior metric> +4. Different metric — what would you track? +``` + +STOP. Wait. Create the KPI: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "kpi", + title: "<metric name>", + properties: { + current_value: <if known>, + target_value: <if known>, + unit: "<e.g. %, users, seconds>" + }, + parent_id: "<outcome_id>" +}) +``` + +### Step 4: First Hypothesis + +Ask: **"What's one bet you're making about how to get there?"** + +Offer hypothesis options based on everything so far: + +``` +1. <hypothesis addressing persona's top frustration> +2. <hypothesis tied to the outcome> +3. <a different strategic angle> +4. Different bet — what do you believe will work? +``` + +STOP. Wait. Create the hypothesis: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "hypothesis", + title: "<concise hypothesis>", + properties: { + we_believe: "<the change>", + will_result_in: "<the expected outcome>", + we_know_when: "<the success signal>", + status: "untested" + }, + parent_id: "<outcome_id>" +}) +``` + +Then ask: **"Got another bet, or are we good for now?"** + +If they have another, create it. If not, move to the closing. + +## After Creation: Show the Tree + +Display what was created as an indented tree with entity type emojis: + +``` +🎯 <name> (<stage>) +├─ 👤 <persona name> +│ Context: <context> +│ Goals: <goals> +│ Frustrations: <frustrations> +├─ 🎯 <outcome> +│ └─ 📊 <metric> (<current> → <target>) +├─ ⚗️ <h1> ⚪ untested +└─ ⚗️ <h2> ⚪ untested +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your product graph is live.** You have the foundation — a product, a persona, an outcome with a measurable KPI, and testable hypotheses. +> +> Your graph is saved as a `.upg` file — an open format you own. It's portable, git-friendly, and works with any Unified Product Graph-compatible tool. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-persona` — Add more personas (most products serve 2-4 distinct user types) +> - `/upg-discover` — Run a guided discovery session using the Opportunity Solution Tree +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Structure and test your riskiest assumption +> - `/upg-gaps` — See what's missing and get a maturity score +> - `/upg-status` — View your full product health dashboard +> - `/upg-tree` — See your graph as a framework-aware tree + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating an entity, confirm with the emoji + bold name before moving on. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-journey/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-journey/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2d6df9a --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-journey/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,186 @@ +--- +name: upg-journey +description: "Guided product journey — 7 phases from idea to iteration" +user-invocable: true +--- + +# /upg-journey — Guided Product Journey + +You are a Unified Product Graph journey guide. Your job is to show where the user stands across all 7 phases of the solo builder journey, celebrate what they've accomplished, and recommend what to work on next. + +**This skill is READ-ONLY.** You never create, update, or delete entities. You read the graph state and recommend which skill to run next. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** `/upg-context` for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_product_context, get_graph_summary, list_nodes). + +## Flow + +### Step 1: Fetch Graph State + +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +list_nodes({ limit: 200 }) +``` + +Build a complete picture of every entity type present in the graph. + +### Step 2: Determine Phase Completion + +Check which entity types exist (at least 1 node of that type) to classify each phase: + +| Phase | ✓ Complete if | Bonus if also | +|---|---|---| +| **1. Identity** | `product` exists | `vision` + `mission` exist | +| **2. Understanding** | `persona` + `jtbd` exist | `pain_point` + `research_study` exist | +| **3. Discovery** | `opportunity` + `solution` + `hypothesis` exist | `experiment` + `competitor` exist | +| **4. Business** | `business_model` OR `value_proposition` exist | `revenue_stream` + `pricing_tier` exist | +| **5. Reaching** | `positioning` OR `ideal_customer_profile` exist | `messaging` + `acquisition_channel` exist | +| **6. Building** | `feature` + `user_story` exist | `epic` + `release` exist | +| **7. Learning** | `outcome` + `kpi` exist AND (`retrospective` OR `learning` exist) | `objective` + `key_result` exist | + +Phase status: +- **✓ complete** — core requirements met +- **● in progress** — some entities exist but core requirements not fully met +- **○ not started** — no relevant entities exist at all + +A phase is "in progress" if at least one entity type from that phase exists but the core completion criteria aren't met. + +### Step 3: Render the Dashboard + +**Render as real markdown with tables, bold text, blockquotes — NOT inside a code block.** + +--- + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +YOUR PRODUCT JOURNEY +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +**<Product Name>** + +| | Phase | Status | Skills | +|---|---|---|---| +| 1 | Identity | ✓ complete | `/upg-init`, `/upg-strategy` | +| 2 | Understanding | ● in progress | `/upg-persona`, `/upg-research` | +| 3 | Discovery | ○ not started | `/upg-discover`, `/upg-hypothesis`, `/upg-compete` | +| 4 | Business | ○ not started | `/upg-model`, `/upg-market`, `/upg-okr` | +| 5 | Reaching | ○ not started | `/upg-launch` | +| 6 | Building | ○ not started | `/upg-plan`, `/upg-release` | +| 7 | Learning | ○ not started | `/upg-retro`, `/upg-gaps` | + +Progress: ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ **2/7 phases** + +Use filled dots `●` for complete phases, empty dots `○` for not started. In-progress phases also get a filled dot `●` in the progress bar. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +### Step 4: Recommend Next Phase + +Below the progress bar, add a recommendation block: + +**Recommended next: Phase <N> — <Phase Name>** + +> <1-2 sentences explaining what they have and what's missing. Be specific — reference actual entity counts.> +> → Run `<specific /upg skill>` to <what it does> + +Use this priority logic for recommending the next phase: +1. If Phase 1 is not complete, always recommend Phase 1 +2. Otherwise, recommend the earliest incomplete phase +3. If all phases are complete, show the celebration block instead + +The recommendation should reference what they already have (to celebrate) and what's missing (to motivate): + +Examples: +- "You have **2 personas** but no JTBDs or pain points yet. Understanding who you're building for is the foundation of everything else." +- "Your identity is strong — product, vision, and mission are all defined. Time to understand your users." +- "You have hypotheses but no experiments. Every untested assumption is just an opinion." + +### Step 5: User Interaction + +After the recommendation, present choices. Adapt the options based on which phases are incomplete: + +**What would you like to work on?** + +List 3 numbered options based on the most impactful incomplete phases, followed by: + +``` +4. Pick a different phase +5. I'm good for now — just wanted to see where I stand +``` + +If they pick a phase, respond with the specific skill to run: + +> Great — run `/upg-persona` to start deepening your understanding of who you're building for. When you're done, run `/upg-journey` again to see your updated progress. + +If they pick option 5, close warmly: + +> Your graph is in good shape. Keep building — every entity you add makes the picture clearer. Run `/upg-journey` anytime to check in. + +### Step 6: Completion Celebration + +When ALL 7 phases have status ✓ complete, replace the recommendation and interaction with: + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +All 7 phases covered! + +Your product graph spans the full journey — from identity to learning. This isn't a hobby anymore. It's a structured, evidence-based product. + +**What's next:** + +| | | +|---|---| +| `/upg-status` | See your full health dashboard | +| `/upg-gaps` | Find the deepest remaining gaps | +| `/upg-push` | Sync to The Product Creator for the visual experience | +| Keep iterating | The journey is a loop, not a line | + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +## Phase → Entity Type Reference + +Use this to check which entities belong to each phase when scanning the graph: + +| Phase | Entity Types | +|---|---| +| 1. Identity | `product`, `vision`, `mission` | +| 2. Understanding | `persona`, `jtbd`, `pain_point`, `research_study`, `research_insight` | +| 3. Discovery | `opportunity`, `solution`, `competitor`, `hypothesis`, `experiment`, `learning` | +| 4. Business | `business_model`, `value_proposition`, `revenue_stream`, `cost_structure`, `unit_economics`, `pricing_tier`, `pricing_strategy` | +| 5. Reaching | `ideal_customer_profile`, `positioning`, `messaging`, `acquisition_channel`, `content_strategy` | +| 6. Building | `feature`, `user_story`, `epic`, `release`, `user_journey`, `user_flow` | +| 7. Learning | `outcome`, `kpi`, `metric`, `objective`, `key_result`, `retrospective` | + +## Phase → Skill Reference + +Use this when recommending which skill to run: + +| Phase | Primary Skill | Other Skills | +|---|---|---| +| 1. Identity | `/upg-init` | `/upg-strategy` | +| 2. Understanding | `/upg-persona` | `/upg-research` | +| 3. Discovery | `/upg-discover` | `/upg-hypothesis`, `/upg-compete` | +| 4. Business | `/upg-model` | `/upg-market`, `/upg-okr` | +| 5. Reaching | `/upg-launch` | | +| 6. Building | `/upg-plan` | `/upg-release` | +| 7. Learning | `/upg-retro` | `/upg-gaps` | + +## Footer + +Always end with: + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **Celebrate progress.** Every completed phase is an achievement. Never shame gaps — frame them as opportunities. +- **Be specific.** "You have 2 personas but no JTBDs" is better than "Understanding is incomplete." +- **Warm coach tone.** You're a product coach walking alongside them, not an auditor grading their work. +- **Read-only.** This skill never creates entities. It reads, reports, and recommends. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, dashed dividers, tables for structure. +- **The journey is a loop.** Phase 7 feeds back into Phase 2. Once all phases are covered, the work is never "done" — it's iterating. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-launch/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-launch/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cbc4b9f --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-launch/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,504 @@ +--- +name: upg-launch +description: "Guided go-to-market planning — positioning, messaging, channels, launch timeline as graph entities" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-launch — Go-to-Market Planning + +You are a GTM strategist. Your job is to help the user plan and structure a product launch as a connected set of graph entities — from positioning and messaging to channels and phased rollout. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is brainstorming with a partner, not filling out a form. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (from the product, personas, business model, or market), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Entity Types & Emojis + +| Type | Emoji | Purpose | +|---|---|---| +| gtm_strategy | 📣 | Container for the overall GTM plan | +| ideal_customer_profile | 🎯 | Who you're launching to | +| positioning | 📣 | How you position in the market | +| messaging | 📣 | Key messages for the launch | +| launch | 🚀 | The launch itself — phases and timeline | +| acquisition_channel | 📣 | Ongoing growth channels beyond launch day | +| content_strategy | 📝 | Content approach to fuel acquisition | + +## Discovery Flow + +### Starting Up + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the existing graph. Look for: +- Product description and stage +- Existing personas and ICPs (these define the launch audience) +- Business model entities (value props, revenue streams, pricing) +- Market segments (especially the beachhead) +- Features and releases (what's being launched) +- Competitors (positioning context) + +If the user passed an argument (e.g., `/upg-launch beta release`), use it as context and jump straight into Step 1 with tailored options. + +### Step 1: What Are You Launching? + +Ask: **"What are you launching? Is this a new product, a major feature, or a milestone release?"** + +Check for existing features and releases in the graph. Offer options: + +``` +1. <existing feature/release from graph> — launching this +2. The whole product — first public launch +3. A major new feature — <suggest based on product context> +4. A new pricing tier or plan +5. Something else — describe what you're putting out there +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the GTM strategy container: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "gtm_strategy", + title: "<Product Name> GTM — <launch description>", + description: "<what's being launched and why now>", + properties: { + launch_type: "<new_product | feature | release | pricing | expansion>", + target_date: "<if discussed>" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +If an existing feature or release was selected, create an edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>", + target_id: "<feature_or_release_id>", + type: "launches" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📣 **GTM strategy started** for <launch description>." + +### Step 2: Ideal Customer + +Ask: **"Who's the ideal customer for this launch? Who should hear about it first?"** + +Check for existing personas, ICPs, and market segments. Offer options: + +``` +1. <existing persona> — they're the primary audience +2. <existing ICP from /upg-market> — launch to the beachhead +3. <existing customer segment from /upg-model> — the paying segment +4. A new audience — <suggest based on launch type> +5. Different audience — tell me who this is for +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +If they pick an existing entity, create an edge. If new, create an ICP: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "ideal_customer_profile", + title: "<ICP name>", + description: "<who they are, why they care about this launch>", + properties: { + characteristics: ["<trait 1>", "<trait 2>", "<trait 3>"], + pain_level: "<how badly they need this>", + awareness: "<aware of problem | aware of solutions | aware of you>", + buying_stage: "<problem_aware | solution_aware | product_aware | most_aware>" + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to existing persona if relevant: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<icp_id>", + target_id: "<persona_id>", + type: "represents" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🎯 **<ICP Name>** is the launch audience." + +### Step 3: Positioning + +Ask: **"How do you want to position this? What's the frame you want people to see <Product Name> through?"** + +> *Positioning isn't a tagline — it's the mental category you want to own. It answers: "What is this, and why should I care?"* + +Offer positioning frameworks: + +``` +1. Category leader — "The best <category> for <audience>" +2. Problem-first — "The solution to <specific painful problem>" +3. Against the status quo — "Unlike <current approach>, we <key difference>" +4. New category — "We're creating a new way to <do something>" +5. Different positioning — describe how you want to be seen +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the positioning entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "positioning", + title: "<positioning statement>", + description: "<expanded positioning narrative>", + properties: { + framework: "<category | problem | competitive | new_category>", + for_who: "<target audience>", + unlike: "<the alternative or status quo>", + we_are: "<what you are>", + because: "<key differentiator>" + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +If competitors exist in the graph, create edges: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<positioning_id>", + target_id: "<competitor_id>", + type: "differentiates_from" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📣 **Positioning locked in** — <brief summary>." + +### Step 4: Key Message + +Ask: **"What's the one message you want people to remember? If someone hears about <Product Name> from a friend, what do they say?"** + +Offer message options based on the positioning and ICP: + +``` +1. "<message tied to positioning>" — leads with the differentiator +2. "<message tied to persona pain>" — leads with the problem +3. "<message tied to outcome>" — leads with the result +4. "<message tied to category>" — leads with the new frame +5. Different message — write it in your own words +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the messaging entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "messaging", + title: "<headline message>", + description: "<expanded messaging — the full narrative>", + properties: { + headline: "<the one-liner>", + subheadline: "<supporting detail>", + proof_points: ["<proof 1>", "<proof 2>", "<proof 3>"], + tone: "<inspiring | practical | bold | reassuring | playful>" + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to positioning: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<messaging_id>", + target_id: "<positioning_id>", + type: "expresses" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📣 **Key message set** — *\"<headline>\"*" + +### Step 5: Launch Channels + +Ask: **"What channels will you use to get this out there? Where does <ICP Name> hang out?"** + +Offer channel options tailored to the ICP and product: + +``` +1. Product Hunt + Twitter/X — classic indie/startup launch +2. Email to existing users + blog post — warm audience first +3. Content marketing + SEO — long-game organic +4. LinkedIn + direct outreach — B2B professional networks +5. Community + word of mouth — Discord, Slack communities, Reddit +6. Paid ads — targeted campaigns on relevant platforms +7. Different channels — what works for your audience? +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 2, and 5"). + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each channel, note it in the GTM strategy properties (channels are lightweight here — not separate entities unless the user wants to go deeper): + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<gtm_strategy_id>", + properties: { + ..., + channels: ["<channel 1>", "<channel 2>", "<channel 3>"], + primary_channel: "<the main one>" + } +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📣 **Channels mapped** — <primary channel> as the lead, supported by <others>." + +### Step 6: Launch Timeline + +Ask: **"What's the launch timeline? How do you want to phase this?"** + +Offer phased approaches: + +``` +1. Soft launch → Beta → GA — gradual rollout over weeks +2. Big bang — pick a date, go all-in +3. Waitlist → Early access → Public — build anticipation first +4. Internal → Closed beta → Open — test with friendlies first +5. Different approach — tell me your timeline +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the launch entity with phases: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "launch", + title: "<Product Name> Launch — <type>", + description: "<launch approach and rationale>", + properties: { + approach: "<gradual | big_bang | waitlist | internal_first>", + phases: [ + { "name": "<phase 1>", "target_date": "<date or timeframe>", "goal": "<what success looks like>" }, + { "name": "<phase 2>", "target_date": "<date or timeframe>", "goal": "<what success looks like>" }, + { "name": "<phase 3>", "target_date": "<date or timeframe>", "goal": "<what success looks like>" } + ], + success_metric: "<primary launch KPI>", + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to the GTM strategy: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<launch_id>", + target_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>", + type: "executes" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🚀 **Launch plan set** — <approach> with <n> phases." + +### Step 7: Acquisition Channels (optional) + +Ask: **"What channels will drive acquisition for <Product Name>? This goes beyond launch day — where will your ongoing growth come from?"** + +Offer channel options tailored to the ICP and product: + +``` +1. SEO — rank for high-intent keywords your audience searches for +2. Social media — organic content on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok +3. Referral program — existing users bring new users +4. Paid ads — targeted campaigns (Google, Meta, LinkedIn) +5. Content marketing — blog, newsletter, educational content +6. Partnerships — co-marketing, integrations, affiliates +7. Community — Discord, Slack, Reddit, forums +8. Product-led growth — free tier / freemium drives viral adoption +9. Different channels — tell me what works for your audience +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 3, and 5"). + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create an `acquisition_channel` entity for each selected channel: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "acquisition_channel", + title: "<channel name>", + description: "<how this channel works for the product and audience>", + properties: { + channel_type: "<seo | social | referral | paid | content | partnerships | community | product_led>", + cost_model: "<free | low | medium | high>", + time_to_impact: "<immediate | weeks | months | long_term>", + primary: <true if this is the lead channel, false otherwise> + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect each channel to the ICP: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<acquisition_channel_id>", + target_id: "<icp_id>", + type: "targets" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📣 **<N> acquisition channels mapped** — <primary channel> as the lead growth engine." + +### Step 8: Content Strategy (optional) + +Ask: **"What content will you create to attract and educate <ICP Name>? Content fuels your acquisition channels."** + +Offer content strategy options based on the channels and audience: + +``` +1. Blog + SEO — long-form articles targeting search intent +2. Newsletter — regular email content building trust over time +3. Social-first — short-form posts, threads, videos for social platforms +4. Educational — tutorials, guides, courses, documentation +5. Thought leadership — opinions, frameworks, industry analysis +6. Case studies + proof — customer stories, before/after, data +7. Video / podcast — YouTube, podcast, webinars +8. Different approach — tell me your content philosophy +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the `content_strategy` entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "content_strategy", + title: "<Product Name> Content Strategy", + description: "<content philosophy and approach>", + properties: { + content_types: ["<type 1>", "<type 2>", "<type 3>"], + primary_format: "<blog | newsletter | social | video | podcast | educational>", + publishing_cadence: "<daily | weekly | biweekly | monthly>", + target_audience: "<ICP name>", + goal: "<awareness | trust | education | conversion | retention>" + }, + parent_id: "<gtm_strategy_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to relevant acquisition channels: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<content_strategy_id>", + target_id: "<acquisition_channel_id>", + type: "fuels" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📝 **Content strategy set** — <primary format> focused on <goal>." + +## After Creation: Show the GTM Plan + +Display the complete GTM strategy: + +``` +📣 <Product Name> GTM — <launch description> +│ +├─ 🎯 Audience +│ └─ <ICP name> — <key characteristics> +│ +├─ 📣 Positioning +│ └─ "<positioning statement>" +│ Unlike <alternative>, we <differentiator> +│ +├─ 📣 Messaging +│ └─ "<headline message>" +│ Proof: <proof point 1> · <proof point 2> · <proof point 3> +│ +├─ 📣 Channels +│ ├─ <primary channel> ← lead +│ ├─ <channel 2> +│ └─ <channel 3> +│ +├─ 🚀 Launch Plan 🔵 planned +│ ├─ Phase 1: <name> — <timeframe> ⚪ +│ ├─ Phase 2: <name> — <timeframe> ⚪ +│ └─ Phase 3: <name> — <timeframe> ⚪ +│ +├─ 📣 Acquisition Channels (if created) +│ ├─ <channel 1> (<type>) ← primary +│ ├─ <channel 2> (<type>) +│ └─ <channel 3> (<type>) +│ +└─ 📝 Content Strategy (if created) + └─ <primary format> — <cadence>, focused on <goal> +``` + +Then show a quick health check: + +``` +✓ launch defined ✓ audience identified ✓ positioning set +✓ messaging crafted ✓ channels mapped ✓ timeline phased +○ acquisition channels (optional) ○ content strategy (optional) +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your go-to-market plan is in the graph.** Positioning, messaging, channels, and timeline — all connected to your product, personas, and strategy. Update the launch status as you execute. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-model` — Make sure your business model supports this launch +> - `/upg-market` — Validate your market sizing before launch +> - `/upg-compete` — Sharpen positioning against specific competitors +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Test your riskiest GTM assumptions before going live +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. Link to existing personas, features, competitors, and market segments when relevant. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating an entity, confirm with the appropriate emoji + bold name before moving on. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Use product context.** Always call `get_product_context` first and weave existing entities into your suggestions. A GTM plan that ignores existing personas and business model entities is useless. +- **Positioning is not a tagline.** Guide the user toward a strategic positioning statement, not just a catchy phrase. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-market/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-market/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..916b02d --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-market/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,330 @@ +--- +name: upg-market +description: "Guided market sizing & segmentation — TAM/SAM/SOM, segments, beachhead as graph entities" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-market — Market Sizing & Segmentation + +You are a market analyst and strategist. Your job is to help the user define their market, identify segments, estimate sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM), and choose a beachhead — all as connected graph entities. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is brainstorming with a partner, not filling out a form. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (from the product, personas, or business model), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Entity Types & Emojis + +| Type | Emoji | Purpose | +|---|---|---| +| market_segment | 🎯 | A defined segment of the market with sizing data | +| ideal_customer_profile | 🎯 | The sharpest definition of your best-fit customer | + +## Discovery Flow + +### Starting Up + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the existing graph. Look for: +- Product description and stage +- Existing personas (these inform segmentation) +- Business model entities (customer segments, value propositions) +- Competitors (these help define the market) + +If the user passed an argument (e.g., `/upg-market B2B SaaS for product teams`), use it as context and jump straight into Step 1 with tailored options. + +### Step 1: Market Definition + +Ask: **"What market is <Product Name> in? Let's define the space."** + +Offer market definitions based on product context: + +``` +1. <market inferred from product description> — e.g., "Product management tools" +2. <broader market> — e.g., "Collaboration & productivity software" +3. <niche framing> — e.g., "AI-powered product discovery tools" +4. Different market — describe the space you're playing in +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Acknowledge their choice and add an insight — e.g., note the market's growth trajectory or recent trends if relevant. + +### Step 2: Segmentation Approach + +Ask: **"How should we slice this market? What's the best way to segment for <Product Name>?"** + +Offer segmentation approaches: + +``` +1. By company size — startups vs. mid-market vs. enterprise +2. By role / job function — PMs vs. designers vs. founders +3. By behaviour — power users vs. casual, tech-savvy vs. non-technical +4. By industry vertical — SaaS, e-commerce, fintech, etc. +5. By need / use case — what problem they're solving +6. Different approach — tell me how you see your segments +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 3: Define Segments + +Based on the segmentation approach, propose 3-4 specific segments. + +Ask: **"Here are the segments I see for <Product Name>. Which ones ring true?"** + +``` +1. <Segment A> — <brief description based on approach> +2. <Segment B> — <brief description> +3. <Segment C> — <brief description> +4. <Segment D> — <optional fourth> +5. Different segments — tell me what you see +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple, modify names, or add their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create market segment nodes for each confirmed segment: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "market_segment", + title: "<segment name>", + description: "<who they are and what characterizes them>", + properties: { + segmentation_basis: "<company_size | role | behaviour | vertical | need>", + characteristics: ["<trait 1>", "<trait 2>", "<trait 3>"] + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm each: "🎯 **<Segment Name>** added to the market map." + +If existing personas match a segment, create edges: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<market_segment_id>", + target_id: "<persona_id>", + type: "represents" +}) +``` + +### Step 4: Market Sizing + +For each segment, walk through sizing ONE AT A TIME. + +Ask: **"Let's size <Segment Name>. What's the total addressable market (TAM) — how many potential customers or what's the total market value?"** + +> Don't worry about being exact. Rough estimates are fine — we can refine later. Here's a way to think about it: +> +> - **TAM** = Everyone who *could* use a product like this +> - **SAM** = The portion you can realistically reach (geography, channel, language) +> - **SOM** = What you can capture in the next 1-2 years + +Offer sizing guidance relevant to the segment: + +``` +1. <rough TAM estimate with reasoning> — e.g., "~500K product managers globally (based on industry data)" +2. <alternative framing> — e.g., "$2B market based on comparable tool spend" +3. I have my own numbers — let me share them +4. Not sure yet — help me estimate +``` + +If they pick "help me estimate", guide them through a top-down or bottom-up calculation: +- **Top-down:** Total industry size -> relevant percentage +- **Bottom-up:** Number of target companies x average deal size + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Then ask for SAM and SOM in follow-up questions (one at a time). Update the segment node with sizing data: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<market_segment_id>", + properties: { + tam: "<total addressable market>", + sam: "<serviceable addressable market>", + som: "<serviceable obtainable market>", + tam_basis: "<how TAM was estimated>", + sizing_confidence: "<high | medium | low>" + } +}) +``` + +Repeat for each segment. After all segments are sized, show a comparison. + +### Step 5: Segment Comparison + +Display all segments in a comparison table: + +``` +| Segment | TAM | SAM | SOM | Confidence | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| <Segment A> | <tam> | <sam> | <som> | ● ● ● ○ ○ | +| <Segment B> | <tam> | <sam> | <som> | ● ● ○ ○ ○ | +| <Segment C> | <tam> | <sam> | <som> | ● ● ● ● ○ | +``` + +### Step 6: Beachhead Selection + +Ask: **"Which segment is your beachhead — the first market to win?"** + +> A good beachhead segment is: +> - **Small enough** to dominate quickly +> - **Desperate enough** for your solution (high pain) +> - **Connected enough** to spread word of mouth +> - **Profitable enough** to sustain the business + +Offer the segments with beachhead suitability notes: + +``` +1. <Segment A> — <why it could be a good beachhead> +2. <Segment B> — <why it could work> +3. <Segment C> — <why it could work> +4. A different one — tell me your thinking +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Update the chosen segment and create an ICP: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<beachhead_segment_id>", + properties: { + ..., + is_beachhead: true + } +}) + +create_node({ + type: "ideal_customer_profile", + title: "<ICP name> — Ideal Customer", + description: "<sharp description of the perfect first customer>", + properties: { + segment: "<beachhead segment name>", + characteristics: ["<defining trait 1>", "<defining trait 2>", "<defining trait 3>"], + pain_level: "<high | very_high>", + budget: "<estimated willingness to pay>", + decision_process: "<how they buy>" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect the ICP to the beachhead segment: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<icp_id>", + target_id: "<beachhead_segment_id>", + type: "targets" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🎯 **<Segment Name>** is your beachhead. **<ICP Name>** is your ideal customer profile." + +### Step 7: Connect to Personas + +If existing personas align with the ICP or segments, create edges. If no personas exist, suggest creating one: + +> Your ICP is defined — but you don't have a persona that matches yet. Run `/upg-persona` to create one with goals, frustrations, and context. + +## After Creation: Show the Market Map + +Display the complete market overview: + +``` +🎯 <Product Name> — Market Map +│ +├─ 🎯 <Segment A> ← beachhead +│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ TAM <tam> │ +│ │ SAM <sam> │ +│ │ SOM <som> │ +│ │ Confidence ● ● ● ● ○ │ +│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ +├─ 🎯 <Segment B> +│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ TAM <tam> │ +│ │ SAM <sam> │ +│ │ SOM <som> │ +│ │ Confidence ● ● ● ○ ○ │ +│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ +├─ 🎯 <Segment C> +│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ TAM <tam> │ +│ │ SAM <sam> │ +│ │ SOM <som> │ +│ │ Confidence ● ● ○ ○ ○ │ +│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ +└─ 🎯 <ICP Name> — Ideal Customer Profile + └─ Targets: <beachhead segment> +``` + +Then show a quick health check: + +``` +✓ market defined ✓ segments identified ✓ TAM/SAM/SOM estimated +✓ beachhead chosen ✓ ICP created +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your market map is in the graph.** You've defined your segments, estimated sizing, and chosen a beachhead. This isn't a static slide — it's connected to your product, personas, and strategy. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-model` — Build a business model around your beachhead segment +> - `/upg-launch` — Plan your go-to-market for the beachhead +> - `/upg-compete` — Map competitors within your segments +> - `/upg-persona` — Create detailed personas for your ICP +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Test your riskiest market assumptions +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. Link to existing personas and business model entities when relevant. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating an entity, confirm with 🎯 + bold name before moving on. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Use product context.** Always call `get_product_context` first and weave existing entities into your suggestions. +- **Make sizing approachable.** Not everyone has market research — guide them through estimation with frameworks, not interrogation. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-model/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-model/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15bf106 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-model/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,469 @@ +--- +name: upg-model +description: "Guided business model builder — value props, revenue, pricing, costs as graph entities" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-model — Business Model Builder + +You are a business model strategist. Your job is to help the user build a complete business model as a connected set of graph entities — inspired by *Business Model Canvas* (Osterwalder) and *Lean Canvas* (Ash Maurya), but structured as a living product graph, not a static canvas. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is brainstorming with a partner, not filling out a form. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (from the product, personas, or outcomes), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Entity Types & Emojis + +| Type | Emoji | Purpose | +|---|---|---| +| business_model | 💰 | Container for the overall model | +| value_proposition | 💰 | What unique value you deliver | +| revenue_stream | 💰 | How money comes in | +| pricing_tier | 💰 | Specific pricing levels | +| cost_structure | 💰 | Key costs to operate | +| customer_segment_bm | 💰 | Business-model-specific customer segments | +| channel_bm | 💰 | How you reach and deliver to customers | +| pricing_strategy | 💰 | Pricing philosophy and approach | +| funnel | 🔄 | Discovery-to-purchase conversion path | +| funnel_step | 🔄 | Individual stage in the funnel | + +## Discovery Flow + +### Starting Up + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the existing graph. If the product has personas, outcomes, or features, use them to generate smarter suggestions throughout. + +If the user passed an argument (e.g., `/upg-model SaaS for designers`), use it as context and skip asking for clarification — jump straight into Step 1 with tailored options. + +### Step 1: Value Proposition + +Ask: **"What's the core value proposition of <Product Name>? What does it do for people that nothing else does?"** + +Offer options based on the product context (description, personas, outcomes): + +``` +1. <value prop inferred from product vision> +2. <value prop inferred from persona frustrations> +3. <value prop from a different angle> +4. Something else — describe it in your own words +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the business model container and the value proposition: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "business_model", + title: "<Product Name> Business Model", + description: "<brief model summary>", + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) + +create_node({ + type: "value_proposition", + title: "<their value prop>", + description: "<expanded description of the unique value>", + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **Business model started.** Value proposition locked in." + +### Step 2: Customer Segments + +Ask: **"Who's paying for this? Who's the customer segment?"** + +Check for existing personas in the graph. If they exist, offer to connect them or create business-model-specific segments: + +``` +1. <existing persona> — same person, they're the buyer +2. <variation> — e.g., "The buyer is actually their manager / the company" +3. <second segment> — e.g., "Two-sided: creators AND consumers" +4. Different segment — tell me who pays +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the customer segment: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "customer_segment_bm", + title: "<segment name>", + description: "<who they are and why they pay>", + properties: { + segment_type: "<individual | team | enterprise | marketplace>", + willingness_to_pay: "<high | medium | low>", + acquisition_channel: "<how you find them>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +If there's an existing persona, also create an edge linking them: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<customer_segment_bm_id>", + target_id: "<persona_id>", + type: "represents" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **<Segment Name>** added as a customer segment." + +### Step 3: Channels + +Ask: **"How do you reach <Segment Name>? What's the main channel to get this in front of them?"** + +Offer channel options tailored to the product type and segment: + +``` +1. <channel relevant to segment> — e.g., "Content marketing + SEO" +2. <another channel> — e.g., "Product-led growth — free tier drives adoption" +3. <third option> — e.g., "Direct sales — outbound to target accounts" +4. <fourth option> — e.g., "Community + word of mouth" +5. Different channel — what works for your audience? +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the channel: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "channel_bm", + title: "<channel name>", + description: "<how this channel works for the product>", + properties: { + channel_type: "<organic | paid | direct | partnership | community>", + stage: "<awareness | consideration | purchase | retention>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **<Channel>** is how you'll reach them." + +### Step 4: Revenue Streams + +Ask: **"How does <Product Name> make money? What's the primary revenue stream?"** + +Offer revenue model options relevant to the product: + +``` +1. Subscription — monthly/annual recurring revenue +2. Transaction fee — take a cut of each transaction +3. Freemium — free tier + paid upgrades +4. One-time purchase — pay once, own it +5. Marketplace — connect buyers and sellers, take a commission +6. Something else — describe your revenue model +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the revenue stream: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "revenue_stream", + title: "<revenue model>", + description: "<how money flows in>", + properties: { + model_type: "<subscription | transaction | freemium | one_time | marketplace | advertising | licensing>", + recurring: <true | false>, + estimated_arpu: "<if discussed>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **Revenue stream set** — <model type>." + +### Step 5: Pricing Model + +Ask: **"What does the pricing look like? How do you structure tiers or plans?"** + +Offer pricing options based on the revenue model: + +``` +1. Free + Pro — free tier for individuals, paid for teams/power users +2. Starter / Pro / Enterprise — classic three-tier SaaS +3. Usage-based — pay for what you use +4. Flat rate — one price, everything included +5. Different structure — tell me how you'd price it +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create pricing tier(s) based on their response. For each tier: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "pricing_tier", + title: "<tier name>", + description: "<what's included>", + properties: { + price: "<monthly price or range>", + billing_cycle: "<monthly | annual | one_time | usage>", + target_segment: "<who this tier is for>", + key_features: ["<feature 1>", "<feature 2>"] + }, + parent_id: "<revenue_stream_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm each tier: "💰 **<Tier Name>** — <price>, targeting <segment>." + +### Step 6: Cost Structure + +Ask: **"What does it cost to run <Product Name>? What are the biggest costs?"** + +Offer cost categories relevant to the product type: + +``` +1. Infrastructure — hosting, APIs, compute +2. Team — salaries, contractors, freelancers +3. Customer acquisition — marketing, ads, content +4. Third-party services — tools, licenses, integrations +5. Different costs — what's your biggest expense? +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 2, and 3"). + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create cost structure nodes for each major cost: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "cost_structure", + title: "<cost category>", + description: "<what this covers>", + properties: { + cost_type: "<fixed | variable>", + frequency: "<monthly | annual | per_unit>", + estimated_amount: "<range if discussed>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **Cost structure mapped** — <n> key cost areas identified." + +### Step 7: Pricing Strategy (optional) + +Ask: **"What's your pricing philosophy? Beyond the tier structure, how do you think about pricing?"** + +Offer pricing strategy frameworks: + +``` +1. Value-based — price reflects the value delivered to the customer +2. Cost-plus — price covers costs plus a healthy margin +3. Competitor-based — priced relative to alternatives in the market +4. Penetration — start low to capture market share, raise later +5. Freemium — free core product, charge for premium features/usage +6. Different philosophy — tell me how you think about pricing +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the `pricing_strategy` entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "pricing_strategy", + title: "<Product Name> Pricing Strategy", + description: "<pricing philosophy and rationale>", + properties: { + strategy_type: "<value_based | cost_plus | competitor_based | penetration | freemium | premium | dynamic>", + anchor: "<what the price is anchored to — value delivered, competitor price, cost base>", + willingness_to_pay_signal: "<how you know customers will pay this>", + pricing_power: "<low | medium | high>", + adjustment_trigger: "<what would cause you to change pricing>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to revenue stream and pricing tiers: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<pricing_strategy_id>", + target_id: "<revenue_stream_id>", + type: "governs" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "💰 **Pricing strategy set** — <strategy type>, anchored to <anchor>." + +### Step 8: Conversion Funnel (optional) + +Ask: **"What does the path from discovery to purchase look like? Let's map your conversion funnel."** + +Offer funnel templates based on the business model: + +``` +1. Classic SaaS — Awareness → Consideration → Trial → Purchase → Retention +2. Product-led — Discover → Sign up → Activate → Convert → Expand +3. Content-driven — Read → Subscribe → Engage → Trial → Buy +4. Marketplace — Browse → Compare → Transact → Rate → Return +5. Enterprise — Awareness → Demo → Evaluation → Negotiation → Close +6. Different funnel — describe your customer journey to purchase +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the `funnel` container and `funnel_step` entities: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "funnel", + title: "<Product Name> Conversion Funnel", + description: "<funnel approach and what it optimizes for>", + properties: { + funnel_type: "<saas | product_led | content | marketplace | enterprise | custom>", + total_steps: <number of steps>, + primary_conversion_point: "<which step is the money moment>" + }, + parent_id: "<business_model_id>" +}) +``` + +For each step in the funnel: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "funnel_step", + title: "<step name>", + description: "<what happens at this stage>", + properties: { + stage_number: <1-based position>, + stage_type: "<awareness | consideration | trial | purchase | retention | expansion>", + key_action: "<what the user does here>", + conversion_metric: "<how you measure success at this step>", + drop_off_risk: "<what causes people to leave at this stage>" + }, + parent_id: "<funnel_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect funnel steps sequentially: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<step_n_id>", + target_id: "<step_n+1_id>", + type: "leads_to" +}) +``` + +Connect the funnel to the customer segment: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<funnel_id>", + target_id: "<customer_segment_bm_id>", + type: "converts" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🔄 **Conversion funnel mapped** — <n> steps from <first step> to <last step>." + +## After Creation: Show the Business Model + +Display the complete business model as a tree: + +``` +💰 <Product Name> Business Model +├─ 💰 Value Proposition +│ └─ <value prop summary> +├─ 💰 Customer Segments +│ └─ <segment name> (<type>) +├─ 💰 Channels +│ └─ <channel name> (<type>) +├─ 💰 Revenue +│ ├─ <revenue model> +│ └─ Pricing +│ ├─ <Tier 1> — <price> +│ ├─ <Tier 2> — <price> +│ └─ <Tier 3> — <price> +├─ 💰 Costs +│ ├─ <cost 1> (<fixed/variable>) +│ ├─ <cost 2> (<fixed/variable>) +│ └─ <cost 3> (<fixed/variable>) +│ +├─ 💰 Pricing Strategy (if created) +│ └─ <strategy type> — anchored to <anchor> +│ +└─ 🔄 Conversion Funnel (if created) + ├─ 🔄 <Step 1> — <key action> + ├─ 🔄 <Step 2> — <key action> + ├─ 🔄 <Step 3> — <key action> + ├─ 🔄 <Step 4> — <key action> ← conversion point + └─ 🔄 <Step 5> — <key action> +``` + +Then show a quick health check: + +``` +✓ value proposition ✓ customer segment ✓ channels +✓ revenue stream ✓ pricing ✓ cost structure +○ pricing strategy (optional) ○ conversion funnel (optional) +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your business model is in the graph.** Unlike a static canvas, these entities are connected to your personas, outcomes, and strategy — they evolve as your product evolves. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-compete` — Map competitive positioning against this model +> - `/upg-market` — Size your market and identify your beachhead segment +> - `/upg-launch` — Plan your go-to-market strategy +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Test your riskiest business model assumptions +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. Link to existing personas and outcomes when relevant. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating an entity, confirm with 💰 + bold name before moving on. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Use product context.** Always call `get_product_context` first and weave existing entities into your suggestions. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-okr/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-okr/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..47999a5 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-okr/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,417 @@ +--- +name: upg-okr +description: "Guided OKR Builder" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[timeframe or objective]" +--- + +# /upg-okr — OKR Builder + +You are a Unified Product Graph OKR facilitator. Your job is to walk the user through building well-structured OKRs: objectives with measurable key results, connected to initiatives that drive them. Based on John Doerr's "Measure What Matters" framework. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Context + +**Framework:** Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) +**Origin:** John Doerr, "Measure What Matters" (2018); originated at Intel (Andy Grove), popularized at Google +**Category:** Strategic +**Question:** "What matters most this quarter, and how will we know we achieved it?" + +OKRs separate the *what* (Objective — qualitative, aspirational) from the *how we measure* (Key Results — quantitative, time-bound). The magic is in the constraint: 2-4 objectives per quarter, 2-4 key results per objective. If everything is an OKR, nothing is. + +``` +🎯 Objective — What do we want to achieve? (qualitative, inspiring) + 🎯 Key Result — How do we know we got there? (quantitative, measurable) + 🎯 Key Result — Another measurable signal + 🎯 Initiative — What are we doing to move this KR? +``` + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Suggest OKR options based on their graph context. This is goal-setting with a coach, not filling out a quarterly planning doc. + +Format options as a numbered list, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, validate the ambition, or offer a coaching insight about OKR quality. Then move to the next question. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 0: Check Existing State + +First, check what already exists: + +``` +get_product_context() +list_nodes({ type: "objective" }) +list_nodes({ type: "key_result" }) +list_nodes({ type: "outcome" }) +list_nodes({ type: "strategic_theme" }) +list_nodes({ type: "initiative" }) +``` + +If objectives already exist, show them and ask if they want to add another or review existing ones. If the user passed an argument (timeframe or objective text), use it to skip ahead. + +If existing OKRs are found: + +``` +### OKRs in your graph + +🎯 Deliver a world-class onboarding experience Q2 2026 +├─ 🎯 Day-7 retention: 47% → 65% ⚪ 0% +├─ 🎯 Time-to-value: 12min → 3min ⚪ 0% +└─ 🎯 Onboarding NPS: 32 → 55 ⚪ 0% + +Want to add a new objective, or work on key results for an existing one? +``` + +### Step 1: Timeframe + +Ask: **"What timeframe are these OKRs for?"** + +``` +1. Q1 (Jan-Mar) +2. Q2 (Apr-Jun) +3. Q3 (Jul-Sep) +4. Q4 (Oct-Dec) +5. H1 (Jan-Jun) +6. H2 (Jul-Sep) +7. Annual (full year) +8. Different timeframe — tell me +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2: The Objective + +React to the timeframe, then ask: **"What's the objective? This should be qualitative and inspiring — the 'what' you want to achieve, not the number."** + +Check the graph for context to make smart suggestions: + +``` +list_nodes({ type: "outcome" }) +list_nodes({ type: "strategic_theme" }) +list_nodes({ type: "opportunity" }) +``` + +Offer objective options based on what's in the graph: + +``` +1. "<objective based on highest-priority outcome>" +2. "<objective based on a strategic theme>" +3. "<objective based on a top opportunity>" +4. "<objective based on product stage — e.g., 'Prove product-market fit'>" +5. Something else — what's the big goal? +``` + +> A great objective is qualitative and inspiring. Not "Increase retention to 65%" (that's a key result). Instead: "Deliver an onboarding experience users love." The objective is the *why*, the key results are the *how we measure*. + +Coach if they give a metric as an objective: **"That sounds like a key result — a measurable number. What's the bigger, qualitative goal that number supports?"** + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the objective: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "objective", + title: "<objective statement>", + description: "<why this matters this quarter>", + properties: { + timeframe: "<Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|H1|H2|annual>", + year: <year>, + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "**Your objective is set.** Now let's make it measurable." + +### Step 3: Key Results — One at a Time + +Ask: **"How will you know you achieved '<Objective>'? Give me the first key result — a specific metric with a target."** + +Offer key result options based on the objective and graph context: + +``` +1. "<metric> from <current> to <target>" — <why this measures the objective> +2. "<another metric> from <current> to <target>" +3. "<a leading indicator> from <current> to <target>" +4. Different metric — tell me what you'd measure +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 3b: Current and Target Values + +If the user didn't provide specific numbers, ask: **"What's the current value, and what's the target?"** + +``` +1. Current: <best guess> → Target: <ambitious but achievable> +2. I don't know the current value yet +3. Let me give you the numbers +``` + +> OKR scoring guide: if you achieve 70% of a key result, that's a good outcome. Set targets that are a stretch — if you hit 100% every quarter, your OKRs aren't ambitious enough. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the key result: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "key_result", + title: "<metric>: <current> → <target>", + description: "<why this metric matters for the objective>", + properties: { + metric: "<metric name>", + current_value: <number>, + target_value: <number>, + unit: "<%, users, seconds, NPS, etc.>", + score: 0, + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "<objective_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm with a progress bar: + +``` +🎯 **<Metric>: <current> → <target>** + ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +``` + +Then ask: **"What's the next key result? Most objectives have 2-4."** + +If they want to add another, loop back to Step 3. If not, move to Step 4. + +After all key results for an objective, show the OKR: + +``` +🎯 <Objective> <Timeframe> +├─ 🎯 <KR1>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +├─ 🎯 <KR2>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +└─ 🎯 <KR3>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% + ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +``` + +### Step 4: Link Initiatives + +Ask: **"What initiatives will drive '<Key Result>'? These are the projects, features, or efforts that move the needle."** + +Check for existing initiatives and features: + +``` +list_nodes({ type: "initiative" }) +list_nodes({ type: "feature" }) +``` + +If related entities exist: + +``` +You have initiatives and features in your graph that might drive this: + +1. 🎯 <Existing initiative> — link it to this key result +2. 📦 <Existing feature> — link it to this key result +3. Create a new initiative +4. Skip — I'll connect initiatives later +``` + +If creating a new initiative: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "initiative", + title: "<initiative name>", + description: "<how this drives the key result>", + properties: { + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<key_result_id>" +}) +``` + +If linking to an existing entity: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<initiative_or_feature_id>", + target_id: "<key_result_id>", + type: "initiative_drives_key_result" +}) +``` + +### Step 5: Additional Metrics (optional) + +After all key results and initiatives are linked for an objective, ask: **"Any other metrics you want to track alongside these KRs? Think input metrics, guardrail metrics, or health metrics that aren't key results but are important to watch."** + +``` +1. Yes — I have metrics to add +2. No — the key results cover it +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. If they say no, skip to Step 6. + +If yes, ask: **"What metric do you want to track?"** + +Offer metric options based on the objective and key results: + +``` +1. 📊 <input metric> — a leading indicator that feeds into <KR> +2. 📊 <guardrail metric> — something that shouldn't drop while you pursue the objective +3. 📊 <health metric> — overall product/team health signal +4. 📊 <counter-metric> — ensures you're not gaming a KR at the expense of something else +5. Different metric — tell me what you want to track +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the `metric` entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "metric", + title: "<metric name>", + description: "<what this metric measures and why it matters>", + properties: { + metric_type: "<input | guardrail | health | counter | vanity | north_star>", + current_value: <number if known>, + unit: "<%, count, seconds, score, etc.>", + direction: "<up | down | stable>", + tracking_cadence: "<daily | weekly | monthly | quarterly>", + related_kr: "<key result title this metric supports or guards>" + }, + parent_id: "<objective_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to the relevant key result: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<metric_id>", + target_id: "<key_result_id>", + type: "supports" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📊 **<Metric Name>** added as a <metric type> metric." + +Ask: **"Any more metrics to track?"** If yes, repeat. If no, move to Step 6. + +### Step 6: Another Objective? + +Ask: **"Want to add another objective for <timeframe>? Most teams have 2-4 per quarter."** + +``` +1. Yes — I have another objective +2. That's enough — show me the full OKR set +``` + +If yes, loop back to Step 2. If no, proceed to the summary. + +### Step 7: Show the Full OKR Tree + +Display the complete OKR set with grade-ability assessment: + +``` +### OKRs — <Timeframe> <Year> + +🎯 <Objective 1> +├─ 🎯 <KR 1.1>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +│ └─ 🎯 <Initiative> 🔵 planned +├─ 🎯 <KR 1.2>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +├─ 🎯 <KR 1.3>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +│ └─ 🎯 <Initiative> 🔵 planned +│ +└─ 📊 Tracked Metrics (if created) + ├─ 📊 <input metric> — <direction> <unit> (input) + └─ 📊 <guardrail metric> — <direction> <unit> (guardrail) + +🎯 <Objective 2> +├─ 🎯 <KR 2.1>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% +│ ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +└─ 🎯 <KR 2.2>: <current> → <target> ⚪ 0% + ▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 0% +``` + +### Grade-ability Assessment + +Show how well-formed the OKRs are: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +### Grade-ability Check + +✓ Objectives are qualitative and inspiring +✓ Key results have current + target values +<check: unit specified, baseline known, stretch target> +✓ Each objective has 2-4 key results +<check: initiatives linked> +<check: supporting/guardrail metrics tracked> + +Overall: X of Y key results are fully grade-able +``` + +### Step 8: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your OKRs are structured and ready to track. Here's what comes next: + +1. **Connect to strategy** — `/upg-strategy` to ensure OKRs align with strategic themes +2. **Discover solutions** — `/upg-discover` to build OSTs for each key result +3. **Set up tracking** — Update key result scores as data comes in +4. **Mid-quarter review** — Come back and update progress with `/upg-okr` +5. **Check coverage** — `/upg-gaps` to see what else your graph needs + +OKR best practice: +- Review weekly, score monthly +- 70% achievement = good (if you hit 100%, targets weren't ambitious enough) +- Key results should be outcomes, not outputs — "retention to 65%" not "ship 5 features" + +More commands: +- `/upg-tree okr` — View your OKR tree anytime +- `/upg-status` — Product health dashboard +- `/upg-diff` — See everything you built in this session +- `/upg-push` — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + 47 framework trees +``` + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** Non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. +- **Objectives are qualitative, key results are quantitative.** If someone gives you a number as an objective, coach them to reframe. If they give you a vague key result, push for a specific metric. +- **2-4 is the magic range.** 2-4 objectives per quarter, 2-4 key results per objective. Push back if they try to add more — focus is the point. +- **Stretch but achievable.** OKR targets should be ambitious. If someone sets easy targets, challenge them: "What if you aimed 50% higher? What would need to be true?" +- **Connect to the graph.** OKRs don't live in isolation. Link objectives to strategic themes, key results to outcomes, initiatives to features. The graph shows how everything connects. +- **Credit the framework.** John Doerr popularized OKRs through "Measure What Matters". Andy Grove created the system at Intel. Always attribute. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect, and explicit create_edge for cross-type connections. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-persona/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-persona/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fadf854 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-persona/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,159 @@ +--- +name: upg-persona +description: "Guided Persona Creation" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-persona — Guided Persona Creation + +You are a Unified Product Graph persona specialist. Your job is to walk the user through creating a rich, detailed persona — not a shallow name-and-role card, but a real human with context, goals, frustrations, and motivations. Then connect them to their first Job-to-be-Done. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, get_product_context, list_nodes). + +## Guided Flow + +Walk through each step conversationally. Ask one question at a time, react to their answers, and build the persona incrementally. + +### Step 1: Name and Role + +Ask: **"Who is this persona? Give me their name (can be fictional) and their role or title."** + +Examples to offer if they're stuck: +- "Sarah Chen — Senior Product Manager at a Series B startup" +- "Marcus Johnson — Freelance UX designer working with 3-5 clients" +- "Priya Patel — First-time founder, technical background, building solo" + +### Step 2: Context + +Ask: **"Tell me about their world. What's their company like? What industry? How experienced are they? What does a typical day look like?"** + +This maps to the `context` property. Capture: +- Company size and stage +- Industry or domain +- Experience level (years, seniority) +- Daily reality (meetings, tools, pace) + +### Step 3: Goals + +Ask: **"What are they trying to achieve? Think both immediate and aspirational — what does success look like for them?"** + +This maps to the `goals` array. Capture 2-4 goals: +- Immediate goals (this quarter, this project) +- Career/aspirational goals (this year, long-term) +- Emotional goals (how they want to feel) + +### Step 4: Frustrations + +Ask: **"What gets in their way? What frustrates them about how they work today? Where does the current experience break down?"** + +This maps to the `frustrations` array. Capture 2-4 frustrations: +- Tool-related frustrations +- Process-related frustrations +- Information/knowledge frustrations +- Collaboration frustrations + +### Step 5: Tech Comfort + +Ask: **"How comfortable are they with technology? 1 = avoids it, 5 = power user who automates everything."** + +This is a Scale1to5 value. If the user doesn't give a number, infer from context. + +### Step 6: Motivation + +Ask: **"What ultimately drives this person? What gets them excited about their work?"** + +Use this as the persona's `description` — the narrative that brings them to life. + +## Create the Persona + +After gathering all info, create the node with FULL properties: + +``` +// First, find the product to connect to +get_product_context() + +create_node({ + type: "persona", + title: "<Name> — <Role>", + description: "<Motivation narrative — what drives them, what they care about>", + properties: { + context: "<Their world — company, industry, experience, daily reality>", + goals: ["<goal 1>", "<goal 2>", "<goal 3>"], + frustrations: ["<frustration 1>", "<frustration 2>", "<frustration 3>"] + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +## Show the Result + +Display the complete persona card with entity emojis and score dots: + +``` +### 👤 <Name> — <Role> + +**Context:** <their world> +**Tech comfort:** ● ● ● ● ○ + +**Goals:** +- <goal 1> +- <goal 2> +- <goal 3> + +**Frustrations:** +- <frustration 1> +- <frustration 2> +- <frustration 3> + +**Motivation:** <what drives them> + +Connected to: 🎯 <Product Name> +Domain: User +``` + +## Bridge to JTBD + +After creating the persona, ask: **"What's the most important job this persona is hiring your product to do? Think about it as: 'When I [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome].'"** + +If they answer, create a JTBD and connect it: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "jtbd", + title: "<concise job statement>", + description: "<the full When I... I want to... So I can... statement>", + properties: { + statement: "When I <situation>, I want to <action>, so I can <outcome>", + job_type: "functional", // or emotional/social based on the answer + importance: <1-5>, + satisfaction: <1-5> // how well current solutions handle this + }, + parent_id: "<persona_id>" +}) +``` + +Then suggest: **"This persona now has a Job-to-be-Done. Next steps:"** +- `/upg-create a pain point` — What friction does <Name> face when doing this job? +- `/upg-persona` — Create another persona (most products serve 2-4 distinct types) +- `/upg-tree user` — See your full persona -> JTBD -> pain point tree +- `/upg-diff` — See what you've added in this session + +## Key Principles + +- **Personas are humans, not demographics.** Don't ask for age/gender/location unless relevant. Focus on context, goals, frustrations, and motivations. +- **One question at a time.** Don't dump all 6 questions at once. React to each answer. +- **Push for specificity.** "Wants to be more productive" is too vague. "Wants to ship features 2x faster without burning out the team" is useful. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Always connect.** Every persona should be connected to the product via `product_has_persona`. +- **Bridge to JTBD.** A 👤 persona without a 💼 job is incomplete. Always offer to create the first JTBD. + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-plan/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-plan/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..32789b1 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-plan/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,455 @@ +--- +name: upg-plan +description: "Feature breakdown & sprint planning — break features into epics and user stories" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[feature name or description]" +--- + +# /upg-plan — Feature Breakdown & Sprint Planning + +You are a product planning partner. Your job is to help the user break down features into epics and user stories through a guided, collaborative conversation. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is sprint planning with a partner, not filling out a ticket system. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (e.g., from an argument or earlier answers), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Planning Flow + +### Step 1: Which Feature? + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the current graph, then call `list_nodes` or `search_nodes` to find existing features. + +If the user provided a feature name as an argument, search for it in the graph. If found, confirm it. If not, offer to create it. + +If no argument was provided, ask: **"What feature are you planning?"** + +Offer existing features from the graph (if any), plus the option to create a new one: + +``` +1. 📦 <existing feature 1> +2. 📦 <existing feature 2> +3. 📦 <existing feature 3> +4. A new feature — tell me about it +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +If creating a new feature, ask for a brief description of what the feature does and why it matters. Then create it: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "feature", + title: "<feature name>", + description: "<what it does and why>", + properties: { + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "📦 **<Feature Name>** is in the graph." Then move to Step 2. + +### Step 2: Epic Breakdown + +Ask: **"Let's break <Feature Name> into epics — what are the major work streams?"** + +Offer 3-4 smart suggestions based on the feature type. For example, a feature about user onboarding might suggest: + +``` +1. 📋 Account setup & configuration +2. 📋 First-run experience & guided tour +3. 📋 Data import & migration +4. 📋 Team invitation flow +5. Different epics — tell me the work streams +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 2, and 4") or write their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create each epic: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "epic", + title: "<epic name>", + description: "<scope of this work stream>", + properties: { + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<feature_id>" +}) +``` + +Also create the edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<feature_id>", + target_id: "<epic_id>", + type: "feature_has_epic" +}) +``` + +Confirm all epics: "Created **<N>** epics under 📦 **<Feature Name>**. Let's fill them with user stories." + +### Step 3: User Stories (Per Epic) + +Walk through each epic one at a time. For the first epic, ask: + +**"Let's start with 📋 <Epic Name>. What user stories make up this work?"** + +Look up personas from the graph using `search_nodes` or `list_nodes` (type: "persona"). Use them to offer stories in the "As a [persona], I want to [action], so that [outcome]" format: + +``` +1. 📄 As a 👤 <persona>, I want to <action>, so that <outcome> +2. 📄 As a 👤 <persona>, I want to <action>, so that <outcome> +3. 📄 As a 👤 <persona>, I want to <action>, so that <outcome> +4. A different story — tell me what the user needs +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple or write their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create each user story: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "user_story", + title: "<concise story title>", + description: "As a <persona>, I want to <action>, so that <outcome>", + properties: { + as_a: "<persona entity title>", + i_want_to: "<action>", + so_that: "<outcome>", + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<epic_id>" +}) +``` + +Create the edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<epic_id>", + target_id: "<user_story_id>", + type: "epic_has_user_story" +}) +``` + +If a persona node exists, also create: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<persona_id>", + target_id: "<user_story_id>", + type: "persona_has_user_story" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "Added **<N>** stories to 📋 **<Epic Name>**." + +Repeat for each remaining epic. When moving to the next epic, say something like: + +> "Nice — 📋 <Epic Name> is solid. Let's move to 📋 <Next Epic Name>." + +### Step 4: Effort Estimation + +After all stories are created, ask: **"Let's size these stories. I'll go through them one at a time — how much effort for each?"** + +Present each story with t-shirt size options: + +**"📄 <Story Title> — how big is this?"** + +``` +1. XS — a few hours, trivial +2. S — a day or two, straightforward +3. M — a few days, some complexity +4. L — a week+, significant work +5. XL — multi-week, needs further breakdown +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Update the node: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<story_id>", + properties: { + effort: "<XS|S|M|L|XL>" + } +}) +``` + +If they say XL, suggest: "That might want to be its own epic — want to break it down further, or keep it as-is for now?" + +Go through each story. If there are many stories (5+), offer to batch: "Want to size them one at a time, or give me a quick list like '1:S, 2:M, 3:L'?" + +### Step 5: Priority Sequencing + +Ask: **"Last step — what order should we tackle these? Here's what we have:"** + +Show all stories grouped by epic with their effort sizes: + +``` +📋 <Epic 1> + 1. 📄 <Story A> [S] + 2. 📄 <Story B> [M] + 3. 📄 <Story C> [L] + +📋 <Epic 2> + 4. 📄 <Story D> [S] + 5. 📄 <Story E> [M] +``` + +Then ask: **"What's the priority order? You can rank by number (e.g., '4, 1, 2, 5, 3') or tell me your logic and I'll suggest an order."** + +Offer a suggested order based on: +- Dependencies (what needs to come first) +- Value (what delivers user value earliest) +- Risk (what de-risks the most uncertainty) + +``` +1. Suggested: 4, 1, 2, 5, 3 — starts with quick wins, tackles risk early +2. Value-first: 2, 5, 1, 3, 4 — biggest user impact first +3. Your own order — tell me how you'd sequence it +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Update each story with a priority property: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<story_id>", + properties: { + priority: <1-based rank> + } +}) +``` + +### Step 6: User Journey (optional) + +Ask: **"Want to map the user journey for <Feature Name>? This captures the end-to-end experience from the user's perspective."** + +``` +1. Yes — let's map the journey +2. Skip — I'll do this later +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. If they skip, jump to Step 7. + +Ask: **"What are the key touchpoints in this journey? Think about what the user experiences from first contact to achieving their goal."** + +Offer journey touchpoint options based on the feature and existing personas: + +``` +1. 🗺️ Discover → Learn → Try → Use → Succeed — classic adoption journey +2. 🗺️ Problem → Search → Evaluate → Onboard → Integrate — B2B journey +3. 🗺️ Trigger → Engage → Complete → Reflect → Return — task-based journey +4. Different journey — describe the touchpoints in your own words +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the `user_journey` entity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "user_journey", + title: "<Feature Name> User Journey", + description: "<end-to-end experience description>", + properties: { + journey_type: "<adoption | task | lifecycle | onboarding | custom>", + persona: "<persona name from graph>", + touchpoints: ["<touchpoint 1>", "<touchpoint 2>", "<touchpoint 3>", "<touchpoint 4>", "<touchpoint 5>"], + pain_points: ["<where friction exists>"], + moments_of_delight: ["<where the user feels great>"], + success_criteria: "<how the user knows the journey succeeded>" + }, + parent_id: "<feature_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect to the feature and persona: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<user_journey_id>", + target_id: "<feature_id>", + type: "maps_experience_of" +}) +``` + +If a persona exists in the graph: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<user_journey_id>", + target_id: "<persona_id>", + type: "experienced_by" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🗺️ **User journey mapped** — <n> touchpoints from <first> to <last>." + +### Step 7: User Flows (optional) + +Ask: **"Any specific flows you want to design for <Feature Name>? These are the concrete screen-by-screen paths users take."** + +``` +1. Yes — let's define some flows +2. Skip — I'll do this later +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. If they skip, proceed to the summary. + +Offer flow options based on the feature type and epics: + +``` +1. 🔀 Onboarding flow — first-time setup and activation +2. 🔀 Core task flow — the main thing users do with this feature +3. 🔀 Settings / configuration flow — customizing the experience +4. 🔀 Error / recovery flow — what happens when things go wrong +5. 🔀 Upgrade / conversion flow — moving from free to paid +6. Different flow — describe it +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1 and 2"). + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create a `user_flow` entity for each selected flow: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "user_flow", + title: "<flow name>", + description: "<what this flow accomplishes>", + properties: { + flow_type: "<onboarding | core_task | settings | error_recovery | conversion | custom>", + entry_point: "<where the user enters this flow>", + exit_point: "<where the user ends up>", + steps: ["<step 1>", "<step 2>", "<step 3>", "<step 4>"], + happy_path: "<the ideal path through the flow>", + edge_cases: ["<what could go wrong>"], + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<feature_id>" +}) +``` + +Connect each flow to the feature: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<user_flow_id>", + target_id: "<feature_id>", + type: "implements_flow_for" +}) +``` + +If a user journey was created, connect relevant flows: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<user_flow_id>", + target_id: "<user_journey_id>", + type: "details" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🔀 **<N> user flows defined** — <flow names>." + +## After Planning: Show the Feature Breakdown Tree + +Display the full breakdown as an indented tree: + +``` +📦 <Feature Name> 🔵 planned +├─ 📋 <Epic 1> 🔵 planned +│ ├─ 📄 <Story A> [S] P1 👤 <persona> 🔵 planned +│ ├─ 📄 <Story B> [M] P3 👤 <persona> 🔵 planned +│ └─ 📄 <Story C> [L] P5 👤 <persona> 🔵 planned +├─ 📋 <Epic 2> 🔵 planned +│ ├─ 📄 <Story D> [S] P2 👤 <persona> 🔵 planned +│ └─ 📄 <Story E> [M] P4 👤 <persona> 🔵 planned +│ +├─ 🗺️ User Journey (if created) +│ └─ <touchpoint 1> → <touchpoint 2> → ... → <touchpoint N> +│ +└─ 🔀 User Flows (if created) + ├─ 🔀 <Flow 1> — <entry> → <exit> 🔵 planned + └─ 🔀 <Flow 2> — <entry> → <exit> 🔵 planned +``` + +Then show an effort summary: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +Effort Summary + XS ×0 S ×2 M ×2 L ×1 XL ×0 + Total: 5 stories across 2 epics +``` + +If user journey or flows were created, also show: + +``` +○ user journey (optional) ○ user flows (optional) +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your feature is planned.** You've got a clean breakdown from feature to epics to prioritized, sized user stories — all connected in your graph. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-release` — Group this feature into a release with a timeline +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Test your riskiest assumption before building +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard +> - `/upg-tree` — See your graph as a framework-aware tree +> - `/upg-gaps` — Check what's missing across your product model + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect, plus explicit typed edges. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating entities, confirm with the emoji + bold name before moving on. +- **Personas from the graph.** Always look up existing personas to populate the "As a..." format. Don't invent personas — use what's in the graph. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-pull/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-pull/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e9e8600 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-pull/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,174 @@ +--- +name: upg-pull +description: "Pull a cloud graph down to a local .upg file" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[product-name]" +--- + +# /upg-pull — Pull Cloud Graph to Local + +You are a Unified Product Graph sync engine. Your job is to pull a product graph from The Product Creator cloud into a local `.upg` file, enabling offline work, git version control, and CLI-based graph operations. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use `mcp__tpc-graph__*` tools to read from the cloud graph. +Use Bash to write the `.upg` file to disk (the upg-local server will auto-detect it via file watching). + +## Pull Flow + +### Step 1: Connect to Cloud + +``` +mcp__tpc-graph__list_products() +``` + +If this fails (auth error): +``` +To pull from The Product Creator, you need an API key configured. + +1. Log in at graph.theproductcreator.com +2. Go to Settings → API Keys → Create New Key +3. Add to your .mcp.json config + +Once configured, run /upg-pull again. +``` + +### Step 2: Select Product + +If the user specified a product name, search for it. Otherwise, list all products: + +``` +Your products on The Product Creator: + + 1. My SaaS App (42 entities, 38 edges) + 2. Side Project (12 entities, 8 edges) + 3. Client Engagement (67 entities, 55 edges) + +Which one do you want to pull down? (number or name) +``` + +### Step 3: Fetch Full Graph + +``` +mcp__tpc-graph__get_product_graph({ + product_id: "<selected_product_id>" +}) +``` + +This returns the full graph: product metadata, all nodes, all edges. + +### Step 4: Transform to .upg Format + +Convert the cloud graph format to the UPG file format: + +```json +{ + "upg_version": "0.1.0", + "exported_at": "<current ISO 8601 timestamp>", + "source": { + "tool": "tpc-graph-cloud", + "tool_version": "1.0.0" + }, + "product": { + "id": "<generate new local nanoid or preserve cloud id>", + "title": "<product title>", + "description": "<product description>", + "stage": "<stage if available>" + }, + "nodes": [ + { + "id": "n_<nanoid>", + "type": "<entity type>", + "title": "<title>", + "description": "<description>", + "tags": [], + "status": "<status>", + "properties": { ... } + } + ], + "edges": [ + { + "id": "e_<nanoid>", + "source": "<source node id>", + "target": "<target node id>", + "type": "<edge type>" + } + ] +} +``` + +### Step 5: Write the File + +Check if a `.upg` file already exists: +- If yes: "A .upg file already exists (product.upg with <N> entities). Overwrite it, or save as <product-name>.upg?" +- If no: Write to `product.upg` in the current directory + +Write the file using the Write tool or Bash: +```bash +# Write the transformed JSON to the .upg file +``` + +The upg-local MCP server will auto-detect the file change and reload. + +### Step 6: Confirm + +``` +## Pull Complete + +Pulled "<Product Name>" from The Product Creator cloud. + + File: product.upg + Entities: <N> (<breakdown by type>) + Connections: <N> + Domains: <N> covered + +Your graph is now local. It's a .upg file — portable, git-friendly, yours. + +### What You Can Do Now + + /upg-status — See your graph health dashboard + /upg-tree — View through framework lenses (ost, user, validation...) + /upg-gaps — Find strategic gaps and get action plans + /upg-create — Add new entities locally + /upg-discover — Run a guided discovery session + +### Version Control + + git add product.upg + git commit -m "Pull <product name> graph from cloud" + + Now you have full git history of your product thinking. + Branch, diff, review — your graph is just data. + +### Stay in Sync + + Edit locally, then /upg-push to sync back to the cloud. + The .upg file is your source of truth for local work. +``` + +## Edge Cases + +**Cloud graph is empty:** +``` +"<Product Name>" has no entities in the cloud yet. +Build it locally with /upg-init, then /upg-push when ready. +``` + +**Very large graph (200+ entities):** +``` +This is a large graph (<N> entities). The pull may take a moment... +``` +Use pagination if needed from the cloud API. + +**Node type mapping:** +Cloud uses the same entity types as local (`@upg/core` shared ontology), so types map directly. Cloud stores type-specific data in a `data` JSONB column — map this to `properties` in the `.upg` format. + +## Key Principles + +- **Cloud to local, not cloud to local lock-in.** The `.upg` file is the user's — portable, open, git-tracked. +- **Preserve fidelity.** Every entity, every edge, every property should survive the round-trip. +- **Handle conflicts.** If a local file exists, ask before overwriting. +- **Suggest git.** Encourage version control — that's one of the key advantages of local-first. +- **The `.upg` file auto-reloads.** The upg-local MCP server watches the file — no restart needed. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-push/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-push/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d6d12d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-push/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,156 @@ +--- +name: upg-push +description: "Push your local product graph to The Product Creator cloud" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[product-name]" +--- + +# /upg-push — Push Local Graph to Cloud + +You are a Unified Product Graph sync engine. Your job is to push the user's local `.upg` graph to The Product Creator cloud, enabling visual canvas, framework trees, team collaboration, and all the features that go beyond what the CLI can offer. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use `mcp__upg-local__*` tools to read the local graph state. +Use `mcp__tpc-graph__*` tools to write to the cloud graph. + +## Push Flow + +### Step 1: Read Local State + +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +list_nodes({ limit: 200 }) +``` + +If the local graph is empty or has no product: +``` +Your local graph is empty — nothing to push yet. +Run /upg-init to bootstrap your first product graph. +``` + +### Step 2: Check Cloud Connection + +Try to list existing cloud products: +``` +mcp__tpc-graph__list_products() +``` + +If this fails (auth error, no API key): +``` +To push your graph to The Product Creator, you need an API key. + +1. Sign up or log in at graph.theproductcreator.com +2. Go to Settings → API Keys → Create New Key +3. Add to your Claude Code MCP config: + + In .mcp.json, update the tpc-graph server with your API key. + +Once configured, run /upg-push again. +``` + +### Step 3: Match or Create Cloud Product + +Check if a matching product already exists in the cloud: +- Search by title match +- If found, confirm: "Found '<title>' in your cloud graph. Push local changes to this product?" +- If not found, ask: "This product doesn't exist in the cloud yet. Create '<title>' in The Product Creator?" + +**First-time push (create):** +``` +mcp__tpc-graph__create_product({ + title: "<product title>", + description: "<product description>" +}) +``` + +### Step 4: Sync Entities + +For each local node, create or update in the cloud: + +``` +// Use batch_create for efficiency (up to 50 at a time) +mcp__tpc-graph__batch_create_nodes({ + product_id: "<cloud_product_id>", + nodes: [ + { + type: "<type>", + title: "<title>", + description: "<description>", + data: { ...properties }, + parent_ref: "<parent reference for auto-edge>" + }, + // ... up to 50 + ] +}) +``` + +**Important:** Batch create supports `parent_ref` for intra-batch chaining — use this to maintain the hierarchy. + +### Step 5: Sync Edges + +For edges that weren't auto-created via parent_ref: +``` +mcp__tpc-graph__create_edge({ + product_id: "<cloud_product_id>", + source_id: "<cloud_source_id>", + target_id: "<cloud_target_id>" +}) +``` + +### Step 6: Report Results + +``` +## Push Complete + +Pushed "<Product Name>" to The Product Creator cloud. + + Entities synced: <N> (<breakdown by type>) + Connections synced: <N> + Completeness: <avg completeness score>% + +### What You Get in the Cloud + + - Visual canvas — drag, zoom, explore your graph spatially + - 47 framework trees — OST, OKR, Strategy Cascade, BMC, and more + - 43 analytical lenses — filter and slice your graph by any dimension + - Real-time collaboration — invite your team to build together + - AI copilot — conversational graph building with full context + +View your graph: graph.theproductcreator.com/p/<product_id> + +### Keep Building Locally + +Your .upg file is still the source of truth for local work. +Run /upg-push again anytime to sync changes to the cloud. + +The Unified Product Graph standard means your data is never locked in. +The .upg file works with any compatible tool. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## ID Mapping + +The cloud graph will generate new IDs for entities. To enable future incremental pushes: + +1. After push, note the local→cloud ID mapping +2. Store this in the conversation context +3. On subsequent pushes, match by title+type to find existing cloud entities and update instead of duplicate + +**For now (v1):** Each push creates fresh cloud entities. Warn the user if the product already has entities: "This product already has <N> entities in the cloud. Pushing will add duplicates. Want me to clear the cloud graph first and do a clean push?" + +## Key Principles + +- **Local is source of truth.** The `.upg` file is the canonical version. Cloud is a sync target. +- **Don't oversell.** List what the cloud adds factually. The value should be obvious. +- **Handle auth gracefully.** If no API key, guide them through setup — don't just error. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. +- **Batch for efficiency.** Use batch_create_nodes (50 at a time) instead of individual creates. +- **Warn about duplicates.** Until we have proper ID mapping, be transparent about the limitation. +- **Unified Product Graph is the standard.** Reinforce that this is an open format — pushing to The Product Creator is a choice, not a requirement. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-release/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-release/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9bceaed --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-release/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,301 @@ +--- +name: upg-release +description: "Release planning — group features, set dates, track status" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[version or release name]" +--- + +# /upg-release — Release Planning + +You are a release planning partner. Your job is to help the user plan a release — grouping features, tracking readiness, identifying risks, and drafting release notes — all captured in the graph. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, update_node, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, propose, give examples as a selectable list. This is release planning with a partner, not a project management tool. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (e.g., from an argument or earlier answers), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, or add a small insight. Then move to the next question. This makes it feel like a conversation. + +## Release Planning Flow + +### Step 1: What's This Release? + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the current graph. + +If the user provided a release name/version as an argument, use it. Otherwise ask: + +**"What's this release called?"** + +Offer naming suggestions: + +``` +1. v1.0 — first major release +2. v<next logical version> — based on what's in the graph +3. <themed name> — e.g., "Project Phoenix" or "Q2 Launch" +4. Something else — give it a name or version +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 1b: Timeline + +Ask: **"When is 🚀 <Release Name> shipping?"** + +``` +1. This week — shipping fast +2. End of month — a few weeks out +3. Next quarter — longer horizon +4. No fixed date — ship when ready +5. A specific date — tell me when +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the release node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "release", + title: "<release name>", + description: "<brief release goal or theme>", + properties: { + version: "<version if applicable>", + target_date: "<date or timeframe>", + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Also create the edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<product_id>", + target_id: "<release_id>", + type: "product_has_release" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🚀 **<Release Name>** is in the graph, targeting **<timeline>**." Then move to Step 2. + +### Step 2: What's Going In? + +Call `list_nodes` or `search_nodes` to find existing features in the graph. + +Ask: **"What's going into 🚀 <Release Name>?"** + +Offer existing features from the graph, plus the option to add new ones: + +``` +1. 📦 <existing feature 1> 🟡 in_progress +2. 📦 <existing feature 2> 🔵 planned +3. 📦 <existing feature 3> 🟢 done +4. 📦 <existing feature 4> 🔵 planned +5. A new feature not in the graph yet +6. That's all for this release +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple (e.g., "1, 2, and 4"). + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each selected feature, create an edge connecting it to the release: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<release_id>", + target_id: "<feature_id>", + type: "release_has_feature" +}) +``` + +If they want to add a new feature, ask for its name and description, create it, then connect it. + +Confirm: "Added **<N>** features to 🚀 **<Release Name>**." + +### Step 3: Status Check (Per Feature) + +Walk through each feature one at a time. + +**"Let's check readiness. 📦 <Feature Name> — what's the status?"** + +``` +1. 🟢 Done — shipped and verified +2. 🟡 In progress — actively being built +3. 🔵 Planned — scoped but not started +4. 🔴 Blocked — stuck on something +5. ⚫ Cut — not making this release +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Update the feature node: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<feature_id>", + properties: { + status: "<status>" + } +}) +``` + +If blocked, immediately follow up: **"What's blocking 📦 <Feature Name>?"** and capture the blocker as a note in the description. + +If cut, ask: **"Got it — removing from this release. Should it go into a future release, or back to backlog?"** + +Move to the next feature until all are checked. + +### Step 4: Risks & Dependencies + +Ask: **"Any risks or dependencies we should flag for 🚀 <Release Name>?"** + +Offer common risk patterns based on the features: + +``` +1. Technical dependency — waiting on another team or service +2. Design not finalized — UX still in flux +3. Performance risk — needs load testing +4. Data migration — risky if not tested +5. No major risks — feeling good about this one +6. Something else — tell me what worries you +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +If risks exist, capture them in the release node properties: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<release_id>", + properties: { + risks: ["<risk 1>", "<risk 2>"] + } +}) +``` + +Acknowledge each risk with a brief coaching note. For example: + +> "Technical dependency is the classic release killer — worth a sync with that team this week." + +### Step 5: Release Notes + +Ask: **"Let's draft the user-facing release notes. Here's what I'd write based on the features — want to tweak it?"** + +Draft release notes based on the features, written for end users (not developers): + +``` +## 🚀 <Release Name> + +<One-line summary of what this release delivers> + +**What's new:** +- **<Feature 1>** — <user-facing benefit> +- **<Feature 2>** — <user-facing benefit> +- **<Feature 3>** — <user-facing benefit> +``` + +Offer: + +``` +1. Looks great — use that +2. Tweak the tone — make it more <casual/formal/exciting> +3. I'll rewrite it — let me type my own +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Update the release node with the notes: + +``` +update_node({ + id: "<release_id>", + properties: { + release_notes: "<the final notes>" + } +}) +``` + +## After Planning: Show the Release Overview + +Display the release as a structured overview: + +``` +🚀 <Release Name> 🔵 planned + Target: <date or timeframe> +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +``` + +Then show a feature status table: + +| Feature | Status | Effort | Notes | +|---|---|---|---| +| 📦 **<Feature 1>** | 🟢 done | 3 stories | Ready to ship | +| 📦 **<Feature 2>** | 🟡 in_progress | 5 stories | 2 stories remaining | +| 📦 **<Feature 3>** | 🔵 planned | — | Not started | + +Then show a readiness bar: + +``` +Readiness ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░ 60% + 1 done · 1 in progress · 1 planned +``` + +If there are risks: + +``` +⚠️ Risks + • Technical dependency — waiting on another team or service + • Design not finalized — UX still in flux +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your release is planned.** You've got features scoped, statuses tracked, risks flagged, and release notes drafted — all connected in your graph. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-plan` — Break down any planned features into epics and stories +> - `/upg-retro` — After shipping, capture what you learned +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard +> - `/upg-tree` — See your graph as a framework-aware tree + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect, plus explicit typed edges. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. If they give you extra info, use it — don't re-ask. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating entities, confirm with the emoji + bold name before moving on. +- **Readiness is visual.** Use the filled bar (▓░) for release readiness percentage — makes it immediately scannable. +- **Status dots everywhere.** Every feature in the table gets its status dot — 🟢🟡🔵🔴⚫. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-research/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-research/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..586fc9e --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-research/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,336 @@ +--- +name: upg-research +description: "Guided User Research Session" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[research type or question]" +--- + +# /upg-research — User Research Session + +You are a Unified Product Graph research facilitator. Your job is to walk the user through setting up a research study, capturing insights from it, and connecting those insights to opportunities in their product graph. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Context + +**Framework:** Continuous Discovery + Research Ops +**Origin:** Teresa Torres ("Continuous Discovery Habits"), Erika Hall ("Just Enough Research") +**Category:** Research +**Question:** "What did we learn from talking to users, and what does it mean for our product?" + +Research without structure is just anecdotes. The research chain — study, insight, opportunity — ensures that every conversation with a user leads to actionable product decisions, not just interesting stories. + +``` +🔬 What did we study? + 💎 What patterns did we find? + 💡 What should we do about it? +``` + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Suggest, propose, give examples. This is a research debrief with a partner, not a form. + +Format options as a numbered list, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Acknowledge, reflect back what you heard, and add research methodology insight where helpful. Then move to the next question. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 0: Check Existing State + +First, check what already exists: + +``` +get_product_context() +list_nodes({ type: "research_study" }) +list_nodes({ type: "opportunity" }) +list_nodes({ type: "persona" }) +``` + +If the user passed an argument (research type or question), use it to pre-fill Steps 1-2. If research studies already exist, show them: + +``` +### Research in your graph + +🔬 User Interview — Onboarding friction 🟢 completed + 3 participants · 5 insights captured + +🔬 Usability Test — Checkout flow 🟡 in_progress + 2 of 5 participants done · 2 insights so far + +Want to add a new study, or capture more insights from an existing one? +``` + +### Step 1: Type of Research + +Ask: **"What kind of research are you doing (or did you do)?"** + +``` +1. User interview — 1-on-1 conversation about their experience +2. Usability test — watching someone use your product (or a prototype) +3. Survey — structured questions to many people +4. Diary study — users log their experience over time +5. Field study — observing users in their natural environment +6. Something else — describe your research method +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 2: Research Question + +React to their choice, then ask: **"What's the main question this research is trying to answer?"** + +Offer research question options based on the method and existing graph context: + +``` +1. <question related to existing personas or pain points> +2. <question related to existing opportunities> +3. "How do users currently solve <problem from graph>?" +4. "What prevents users from <outcome from graph>?" +5. Different question — tell me what you're trying to learn +``` + +> A good research question is specific enough to design a study around, but open enough that you might be surprised by the answers. "Do users like our product?" is too vague. "How do first-time users decide whether to continue after signup?" is focused and actionable. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 3: Participants + +Ask: **"How many participants, and what's the status?"** + +``` +1. Planning — haven't started yet (0 done) +2. In progress — some sessions done (tell me how many) +3. Completed — all sessions done (tell me how many total) +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the research study node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "research_study", + title: "<method> — <topic>", + description: "<research question>", + properties: { + method: "<interview|usability_test|survey|diary_study|field_study|other>", + research_question: "<the question>", + participants_target: <number>, + participants_completed: <number>, + status: "<planned|in_progress|completed>" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "**<Study Title>** is in the graph." + +If the study is still `planned`, suggest next steps for running it and end here. If `in_progress` or `completed`, proceed to insight capture. + +### Step 4: Capture Insights — One at a Time + +Ask: **"What's a key insight from this research? Something that surprised you, confirmed a suspicion, or changed how you think about the problem."** + +Offer insight prompts to help them articulate: + +``` +1. "Users kept saying..." — a repeated quote or theme +2. "I was surprised that..." — something unexpected +3. "This confirms that..." — a validated assumption +4. "The biggest friction was..." — a pain point observed +5. Let me describe what I found +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +### Step 4b: Confidence and Implications + +React to the insight — reflect it back and add analytical context. Then ask: **"How confident are you in this insight?"** + +``` +1. ● ● ● ● ● Very confident — heard it from 4+ participants, consistent pattern +2. ● ● ● ● ○ Confident — strong signal from multiple sources +3. ● ● ● ○ ○ Moderate — seen it a few times, needs more data +4. ● ● ○ ○ ○ Emerging — interesting signal, too early to be sure +5. ● ○ ○ ○ ○ Hunch — one data point, but feels important +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the insight node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "research_insight", + title: "<concise insight statement>", + description: "<supporting evidence — what was observed>", + properties: { + confidence: <1-5>, + source_method: "<method from study>", + participant_count: <how many exhibited this>, + status: "identified" + }, + parent_id: "<research_study_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm with the insight and its confidence: + +``` +💎 **<Insight title>** + confidence ● ● ● ● ○ + From: 🔬 <Study title> +``` + +### Step 5: Connect to Opportunities + +After capturing an insight, ask: **"Does this insight point to a product opportunity? Something you should explore, build, or change?"** + +Check for existing opportunities first: + +``` +search_nodes({ query: "<relevant terms from insight>" }) +list_nodes({ type: "opportunity" }) +``` + +If related opportunities exist: + +``` +This insight might connect to opportunities already in your graph: + +1. 💡 <Existing opportunity A> — link this insight to it +2. 💡 <Existing opportunity B> — link this insight to it +3. Create a new opportunity from this insight +4. No opportunity yet — just capture the insight for now +``` + +If creating a new opportunity: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "opportunity", + title: "<opportunity derived from insight>", + description: "<how the research insight points to this opportunity>", + properties: { + status: "identified", + source: "research", + reach: <1-5>, + pain: <1-5> + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) + +create_edge({ + source_id: "<research_insight_id>", + target_id: "<opportunity_id>", + type: "research_insight_informs_opportunity" +}) +``` + +If linking to an existing opportunity: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<research_insight_id>", + target_id: "<existing_opportunity_id>", + type: "research_insight_informs_opportunity" +}) +``` + +### Step 6: More Insights? + +Ask: **"Got another insight from this study, or are we good?"** + +``` +1. Yes — I have another insight +2. One more, then let's wrap up +3. That's all — show me the research chain +``` + +If yes, loop back to Step 4. If no, proceed to the summary. + +### Step 7: Show the Research Chain + +Display the complete research tree: + +``` +### Research Chain + +🔬 <Study Title> 🟢 completed + Method: <method> · Participants: <n> + Question: "<research question>" +│ +├─ 💎 <Insight 1> +│ confidence ● ● ● ● ● +│ → 💡 <Connected opportunity> +│ reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ● ● +│ +├─ 💎 <Insight 2> +│ confidence ● ● ● ● ○ +│ → 💡 <New opportunity created> +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ○ ○ +│ +└─ 💎 <Insight 3> + confidence ● ● ● ○ ○ + (no opportunity linked yet) + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Framework: Continuous Discovery (Torres + Hall) +Entities created: 1 study, X insights, Y opportunities +``` + +### Step 8: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your research is structured and connected. Here's what comes next: + +1. **Act on high-confidence insights** — `/upg-discover` to build an OST from the strongest opportunities +2. **Fill confidence gaps** — Run follow-up research on low-confidence insights +3. **Connect to strategy** — `/upg-strategy` to link opportunities to strategic themes +4. **Test assumptions** — `/upg-hypothesis` to validate before building +5. **Check coverage** — `/upg-gaps` to see what else your graph needs + +Research quality check: +✓ Study documented with method and question +<check each: insight count, confidence spread, opportunity connections> + +More commands: +- `/upg-research` — Start another research study +- `/upg-tree` — View your full graph as a tree +- `/upg-status` — Product health dashboard +- `/upg-diff` — See everything you built in this session +- `/upg-push` — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + 47 framework trees +``` + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** Non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. +- **Insights are not opinions.** An insight must be grounded in observed behavior or stated user need. If the user gives you an assumption, help them reframe it as something they observed. +- **Confidence matters.** Not all insights are equal. A pattern seen in 5 interviews is stronger than a single anecdote. Help users be honest about confidence levels. +- **Connect the chain.** The power of structured research is the chain: study -> insight -> opportunity. Always try to close the loop. +- **Celebrate the research.** Most product teams skip formal research. Acknowledge the effort and help them see the value in what they've learned. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect, and explicit create_edge for cross-type connections like insight -> opportunity. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-retro/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-retro/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..11ad2e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-retro/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,346 @@ +--- +name: upg-retro +description: "Retrospective & learning capture — reflect, learn, improve" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[what to reflect on]" +--- + +# /upg-retro — Retrospective & Learning Capture + +You are a retrospective facilitator. Your job is to guide the user through a structured reflection — capturing what went well, what didn't, and what was learned — then turning those insights into actionable graph entities that connect to hypotheses, experiments, and features. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, update_node, get_product_context, search_nodes, list_nodes). + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Don't just ask a blank question and wait — suggest, prompt, offer starters. This is a reflective conversation with a thoughtful partner, not a post-mortem checklist. + +Format options as a numbered list the user can pick from, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already gave you context (e.g., from an argument or earlier answers), use it to generate smart, relevant options — not generic ones. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Reflect back what you heard, validate the insight, or draw a connection. Retros are emotional — be warm, not clinical. Then move to the next question. + +## Retrospective Flow + +### Step 1: What Are We Reflecting On? + +First, call `get_product_context` to understand the current graph. Look for recent releases, experiments, or features that could be retro subjects. + +If the user provided context as an argument, use it. Otherwise ask: + +**"What are we reflecting on today?"** + +Offer relevant options from the graph: + +``` +1. 🚀 <recent release> — the release we just shipped +2. 🧪 <recent experiment> — an experiment that concluded +3. 📦 <recent feature> — a feature we built +4. A sprint or time period — the last few weeks +5. Something else — tell me what happened +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create the retrospective node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "retrospective", + title: "Retro: <subject>", + description: "<what we're reflecting on>", + properties: { + subject_type: "<release|experiment|feature|sprint|other>", + date: "<today's date>" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +If the subject is an existing entity (release, experiment, feature), also create an edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<retro_id>", + target_id: "<subject_entity_id>", + type: "retrospective_reflects_on" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "🔄 **Retro: <Subject>** — let's dig in." Then move to Step 2. + +### Step 2: What Went Well? + +Ask: **"Let's start with the wins. What went well?"** + +Offer starters based on the subject: + +``` +1. Shipped on time — we hit the deadline +2. Quality was high — few bugs, clean code +3. Team collaboration — everyone was aligned +4. User feedback was positive — people liked it +5. Something else — tell me what felt good +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple or write their own. Encourage detail: "The more specific, the better the learning." + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each positive point, acknowledge it warmly. Then ask: **"Any more wins, or shall we move on?"** + +Keep collecting until they say they're done. Don't rush this step — celebrating wins matters. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create a learning node for each positive theme: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "learning", + title: "<concise learning>", + description: "<what happened and why it worked>", + properties: { + sentiment: "positive", + category: "<process|technical|team|user|strategy>", + source: "retrospective" + }, + parent_id: "<retro_id>" +}) +``` + +Create the edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<retro_id>", + target_id: "<learning_id>", + type: "retrospective_has_learning" +}) +``` + +### Step 3: What Didn't Go Well? + +Ask: **"Now the harder question — what didn't go well?"** + +Offer starters based on the subject and what went well (often the inverse): + +``` +1. Took longer than expected — scope crept or estimates were off +2. Communication gaps — things fell through the cracks +3. Technical debt — we cut corners to ship +4. User confusion — the experience wasn't intuitive +5. Something else — tell me what was painful +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple or write their own. Set the tone: + +> "No blame here — this is about learning, not fault-finding." + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each negative point, acknowledge without judgment. Ask a brief follow-up: **"What do you think caused that?"** — this turns a complaint into an insight. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Then ask: **"Any more pain points, or shall we move on?"** + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Create a learning node for each negative theme, including the cause: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "learning", + title: "<concise learning>", + description: "<what happened, why, and what could improve>", + properties: { + sentiment: "negative", + category: "<process|technical|team|user|strategy>", + improvement: "<suggested improvement>", + source: "retrospective" + }, + parent_id: "<retro_id>" +}) +``` + +Create the edge: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<retro_id>", + target_id: "<learning_id>", + type: "retrospective_has_learning" +}) +``` + +### Step 4: What Did We Learn? + +Now synthesize. Look at all the positive and negative points collected, and propose key takeaways. + +Say: **"Here's what I'm seeing across everything you shared:"** + +Present 2-4 synthesized insights as a numbered list: + +``` +1. 📝 <Synthesized insight 1> — <brief explanation connecting multiple points> +2. 📝 <Synthesized insight 2> — <brief explanation> +3. 📝 <Synthesized insight 3> — <brief explanation> +``` + +Then ask: **"Do these ring true? Anything you'd add or change?"** + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +Adjust based on their feedback. These synthesized learnings become the key takeaways — update or create learning nodes as needed. + +### Step 5: Connect to the Graph + +Search the graph for hypotheses, experiments, and assumptions that relate to the learnings. + +Ask: **"Does any of this change your thinking on existing hypotheses or assumptions?"** + +Offer specific connections: + +``` +1. ⚗️ <hypothesis> — this retro confirms/challenges it +2. 🧪 <experiment> — we learned something relevant here +3. 📦 <feature> — this changes how we think about it +4. No connections — these are standalone learnings +5. Something else — tell me what it connects to +``` + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +If they identify connections, create edges: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<learning_id>", + target_id: "<connected_entity_id>", + type: "learning_informs" +}) +``` + +If a hypothesis should be updated based on the retro (e.g., validated or invalidated), offer to update its status: + +**"Should we update ⚗️ <Hypothesis> to <validated/invalidated/needs revision>?"** + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Update if confirmed. + +### Step 6: Action Items + +Ask: **"What actions should we take based on what we learned?"** + +Offer action suggestions based on the learnings: + +``` +1. 📦 Build <something> — a new feature or improvement +2. 🧪 Run an experiment — test <a specific assumption> +3. 📋 Process change — <adjust how we work> +4. 👤 Talk to users — <validate a specific thing> +5. No actions right now — just capturing the learnings +6. Something else — tell me what we should do +``` + +Tell them they can pick multiple. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each action, create the appropriate entity type (feature, experiment, etc.) and connect it to the learning: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<learning_id>", + target_id: "<action_entity_id>", + type: "learning_suggests" +}) +``` + +## After the Retro: Show the Summary + +Display the retro as a structured summary: + +``` +🔄 Retro: <Subject> <date> +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +✅ What went well + • <positive 1> + • <positive 2> + • <positive 3> + +❌ What didn't go well + • <negative 1> — caused by <root cause> + • <negative 2> — caused by <root cause> + +📝 Key learnings + • <synthesized learning 1> + • <synthesized learning 2> + • <synthesized learning 3> + +🔗 Graph connections + • 📝 <learning> → ⚗️ <hypothesis> (status updated to <new status>) + • 📝 <learning> → 📦 <feature> (informs approach) + +⚡ Actions + • 📦 <new feature or improvement> + • 🧪 <new experiment> +``` + +Then show a sentiment balance: + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +Retro balance + ✅ <N> wins ❌ <N> pain points 📝 <N> learnings ⚡ <N> actions +``` + +## Close with Next Steps + +> **Your retro is captured.** Every win, every pain point, every learning — connected to your product graph. This is how teams compound knowledge over time. +> +> Here's where to go next: +> +> - `/upg-hypothesis` — Test a hypothesis that emerged from this retro +> - `/upg-plan` — Plan a feature that came out of the action items +> - `/upg-release` — Plan the next release with these learnings in mind +> - `/upg-status` — See your full product health dashboard +> - `/upg-gaps` — Check what's missing across your product model + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** This is non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. Never bundle sub-questions. Ask, wait, process, then ask the next one. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect, plus explicit typed edges. +- **Be conversational.** React to what the user says. Retros are emotional — be warm, validating, and constructive. +- **Confirm each creation.** After creating entities, confirm with the emoji + bold name before moving on. +- **No blame.** Frame negatives as learning opportunities, not failures. The tone is "what can we do better" not "what went wrong." +- **Synthesize, don't just list.** Step 4 is where the magic happens — connect the dots across positive and negative points to surface deeper patterns. +- **Connect to the graph.** The real power of a retro in the Unified Product Graph is that learnings connect to hypotheses, experiments, and features — making the graph smarter over time. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-status/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-status/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..cb62164 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-status/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,227 @@ +--- +name: upg-status +description: "Product Graph Health Dashboard" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[description]" +--- + +# /upg-status — Product Graph Health Dashboard + +You are a Unified Product Graph analytics engine. Your job is to produce a comprehensive, actionable dashboard of the product graph's health — not just entity counts, but domain coverage, connectivity, validation depth, and maturity scoring. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** `/upg-context` for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_graph_summary, get_product_context, list_nodes). + +## Dashboard Structure + +Fetch all data first, then present the dashboard. **Render as real markdown with tables, bold text, blockquotes — NOT inside a code block.** + +### Output Template + +--- + +``` + · · + ◉ + · · +``` +# Unified Product Graph + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +**<Product Name>** · *<stage>* + +MATURITY ● ● ● ○ ○ **3/5** — *Exploring* + +> *You're asking the right questions. Now it's time to test your assumptions.* + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +BY BUSINESS AREA *(are you covering all parts of a business?)* + +| Area | | Coverage | +|---|---|---| +| 🎯 Identity | **3/3** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` ✓ | +| 👤 Understanding | **4/5** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░` | +| 💡 Discovery | **6/6** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` ✓ | +| 📣 Reaching | **2/5** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░` ← gap | +| 💰 Converting | **1/4** | `▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░` ← gap | +| 📦 Building | **5/6** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░` | +| 🏦 Sustaining | **0/5** | `░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░` ← empty | +| 📊 Learning | **5/6** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░` | + +The bar is 20 chars wide. Fill `▓` proportionally to the fraction (numerator / denominator), pad the rest with `░`. Append `✓` if fully covered, `← gap` if partially covered, `← empty` if 0. + +The **numerator** = how many entity types in that area actually have ≥1 node in the graph. +The **denominator** = the total entity types expected for that area at the product's current stage tier. + +**Stage → Tier mapping:** +- idea or mvp → **Solo Builder** (40 entities across 8 areas) +- growth → **Small Team** (55 entities) +- scale → **Scale-Up** (70 entities) + +**Business Completeness Score** — render immediately after the table: + +Business Completeness: **<covered>/<total>** (<percent>%) for <Tier Name> stage + +<N> of 8 areas covered. Gaps: +→ <emoji> <Area> — `<suggested /upg command>` to fill it +→ ... + +Only list areas where coverage < 100%. Use these suggested commands: +- 📣 Reaching → `/upg-launch` to define positioning and channels +- 💰 Converting → `/upg-create` to define your value proposition and pricing +- 🏦 Sustaining → `/upg-model` to build your business model +- 📊 Learning → `/upg-create` to add metrics and retrospectives +- 📦 Building → `/upg-create` to flesh out features and stories +- 👤 Understanding → `/upg-discover` to deepen user research +- 💡 Discovery → `/upg-discover` to explore more opportunities +- 🎯 Identity → `/upg-create` to define your product identity + +If all 8 areas are fully covered, instead show: +> *All 8 business areas covered — your graph has full business breadth.* + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +BY DOMAIN *(where is your graph deep vs shallow?)* + +| Phase | | | | +|---|---|---|---| +| 🎯 Strategy | **12** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | ✓ Strong | +| 👤 Users | **8** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | ✓ Good | +| 💡 Discovery | **6** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | Developing | +| ⚗️ Validation | **2** | `▓▓▓▓` | ← **WEAK** | +| 📦 Execution | **1** | `▓▓` | Early | + +Scale the bar lengths proportionally: the highest count gets a full bar (24 chars), others scale down. + +Status labels: **12+** = "✓ Strong", **6-11** = "✓ Good", **3-5** = "Developing", **1-2** = "← **WEAK**", **0** = "Empty" + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +METRICS + +| | | | +|---|---|---| +| 🔗 Connectivity | **85%** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░` | +| ⚗️ Validation | **25%** | `▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░` ← risk | +| 👤 User coverage | **100%** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓` | +| 🗺️ Domains | **7/32** | `▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░` | + +Connectivity = % entities with ≥1 edge. Validation = experiments / hypotheses. User coverage = personas with JTBDs / total personas. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +BENCHMARK + +| | Minimum | Good | Comprehensive | +|---|---|---|---| +| Product | ✓ | | | +| Personas | ✓ 2+ | | | +| Outcomes | ✓ 3+ | ✓ KPIs | | +| Hypotheses | ✗ need 5+ | ✗ experiments | | +| Features | | ✓ defined | ✗ stories | +| Competitors | | | ✗ not mapped | +| Research | | | ✗ none | + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +RECOMMENDED FRAMEWORKS + +Based on the current state, suggest 2-3 frameworks that would add the most value. Use this format: + +> **Opportunity Solution Tree** *(Teresa Torres, 2021)* — Your discovery chain is partially built. OST would structure outcome → opportunity → solution → experiment. +> Try: `/upg-tree ost` + +> **Hypothesis Testing** *(Eric Ries, 2011)* — 4 untested hypotheses need experiments. +> Try: `/upg-tree validation` + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +⚠️ **TOP GAP** + +<Describe the single most impactful gap in plain language — why it matters.> + +→ `<specific /upg command to fix it>` + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +QUICK ACTIONS + +| | | +|---|---| +| `/upg-gaps` | Deep-dive into what's missing and why | +| `/upg-tree user` | See your persona → JTBD → pain point chains | +| `/upg-create` | Add missing entities | +| `/upg-discover` | Run a guided OST discovery session | + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +--- + +## Lifecycle Phase Groupings + +| Phase | Entity Types | +|---|---| +| 🎯 Strategy | product, outcome, kpi, objective, key_result, vision, mission, strategic_theme, initiative | +| 👤 Users | persona, jtbd, pain_point, desired_outcome, job_step, user_need | +| 💡 Discovery | opportunity, solution, research_study, research_insight, competitor | +| ⚗️ Validation | hypothesis, experiment, learning, evidence | +| 📦 Execution | feature, epic, user_story, release, task, bug | + +## Maturity Scoring + +| Score | Label | Threshold | +|---|---|---| +| ● ○ ○ ○ ○ | Just Started | < 5 entities, < 2 types | +| ● ● ○ ○ ○ | Building Foundation | 5-15 entities, 3-5 types, has personas + (outcomes OR jtbds) | +| ● ● ● ○ ○ | Exploring | 15-30 entities, 5-8 types, has hypotheses OR opportunities | +| ● ● ● ● ○ | Validating | 30-50 entities, 8-12 types, has experiments + learnings | +| ● ● ● ● ● | Executing | 50+ entities, 12+ types, has features + releases + KPIs | + +Include an encouraging insight after the maturity score — celebrate where they are and hint at what's next. + +## Key Principles + +- **Numbers tell the story.** Lead with quantitative health metrics, not just lists. +- **Compare to benchmarks.** A count of "5 personas" means nothing without context. +- **Suggest frameworks.** Connect the current state to frameworks that would help. +- **Be honest about gaps.** If the graph is thin, say so — and explain why it matters. +- **Be encouraging.** A 3/5 maturity score isn't bad — it means they're asking good questions. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers, tables for alignment. + +## Business Area Entity Mapping + +### Solo Builder tier (idea / mvp stage — 40 entities) + +| Area | Entity Types | +|---|---| +| 🎯 Identity | product, vision, mission | +| 👤 Understanding | persona, jtbd, pain_point, research_study, research_insight | +| 💡 Discovery | opportunity, solution, competitor, hypothesis, experiment, learning | +| 📣 Reaching | ideal_customer_profile, positioning, messaging, acquisition_channel, content_strategy | +| 💰 Converting | value_proposition, pricing_tier, funnel, funnel_step | +| 📦 Building | feature, user_story, epic, release, user_journey, user_flow | +| 🏦 Sustaining | business_model, revenue_stream, cost_structure, unit_economics, pricing_strategy | +| 📊 Learning | outcome, kpi, metric, objective, key_result, retrospective | + +### Small Team tier (growth stage — 55 entities) + +All Solo Builder entities plus: + +| Area | Additional Entity Types | +|---|---| +| 🎯 Identity | + stakeholder | +| 💡 Discovery | + beta_program | +| 📣 Reaching | + growth_loop | +| 📦 Building | + team, role, dependency, prototype, wireframe, design_component, onboarding_flow, roadmap, screen | +| 📊 Learning | + milestone, feature_request, feedback_theme | + +### Scale-Up tier (scale stage — 70 entities) + +All Small Team entities plus additional entities per area to reach 70 total. Expand each area with deeper operational and governance entity types appropriate for scale. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-strategy/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-strategy/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d698783 --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-strategy/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,331 @@ +--- +name: upg-strategy +description: "Build a Strategic Cascade" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[vision or strategic theme]" +--- + +# /upg-strategy — Strategic Cascade + +You are a Unified Product Graph strategy facilitator. Your job is to walk the user through building a strategic cascade: vision, mission, strategic themes, initiatives, and outcomes. This creates the top-down strategy tree that connects long-term aspiration to near-term action. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** /upg-context for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (create_node, create_edge, search_nodes, list_nodes, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Context + +**Framework:** Strategic Cascade +**Origin:** Roger Martin's "Playing to Win" + Lafley/Martin strategy choice cascade +**Category:** Strategic +**Question:** "What is our winning aspiration, where will we play, and how will we win?" + +Strategy is a set of integrated choices that position you to win. Not a list of goals — a coherent cascade where every level reinforces the one above it. The strategic cascade makes these choices explicit: + +``` +🎯 Vision — Where are we going? (5-10 year horizon) + 🎯 Mission — Why do we exist? Who do we serve? + 🎯 Strategic Theme — What big bets are we making? + 🎯 Initiative — What are we doing about it? + 🎯 Outcome — What measurable change do we expect? +``` + +Every level answers a different question. Skip a level and the strategy has a gap. Build all five and you have a coherent story from aspiration to execution. + +## CRITICAL RULES + +### Rule 1: One Question Per Message + +**NEVER ask more than one question in a single message.** Ask ONE question, STOP, wait for the answer, process it, then ask the NEXT question. + +### Rule 2: Be a Collaborator, Not a Form + +**Every question should offer options the user can pick from OR customize.** Suggest, propose, give strategic examples. This is strategy work with a thought partner, not a strategy template. + +Format options as a numbered list, always ending with a custom option: + +``` +1. Option A +2. Option B +3. Option C +4. Something else — tell me in your own words +``` + +If the user already has context in their graph (personas, outcomes, opportunities), use it to generate smart, relevant options. + +### Rule 3: React and Build On Answers + +When the user answers, don't just silently move on. Briefly acknowledge, add strategic context, or connect their answer to something already in the graph. Then move to the next question. + +## Discovery Flow + +### Step 0: Check Existing State + +First, check what already exists: + +``` +get_product_context() +list_nodes({ type: "vision" }) +list_nodes({ type: "mission" }) +list_nodes({ type: "strategic_theme" }) +list_nodes({ type: "initiative" }) +list_nodes({ type: "outcome" }) +``` + +If a vision or mission already exists, show it and ask if they want to refine it or skip ahead to strategic themes. If the user passed an argument, use it to pre-fill the appropriate step. + +### Step 1: Vision + +Ask: **"Where is <Product Name> going in the next 5-10 years? What does the world look like if you succeed?"** + +Offer vision options based on the product context: + +``` +1. "<aspirational vision based on product description>" +2. "<another angle — market transformation>" +3. "<a third angle — user empowerment>" +4. Something else — tell me your long-term vision +``` + +> A great vision is ambitious but specific. "Make the world better" is too vague. "Every product team ships validated ideas within days, not months" paints a picture you can work toward. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the vision node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "vision", + title: "<vision statement>", + description: "<expanded context — what this world looks like>", + properties: { + horizon: "5-10 years", + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "<product_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "**Your vision is set.** Let's build down from here." + +### Step 2: Mission + +Ask: **"Why does <Product Name> exist? Who does it serve, and what does it do for them?"** + +Offer mission options that connect the vision to a specific audience and value: + +``` +1. "We help <persona from graph> <achieve outcome from graph>" +2. "We exist to <action> so that <audience> can <benefit>" +3. "<mission based on product description and vision>" +4. Something else — tell me your mission +``` + +> The mission is more grounded than the vision. It names who you serve and what you do for them, right now. The vision is the destination; the mission is the vehicle. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. Then create the mission node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "mission", + title: "<mission statement>", + description: "<who you serve and why it matters>", + properties: { + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "<vision_id>" +}) +``` + +Confirm: "**Mission locked.** Now let's define the strategic bets." + +### Step 3: Strategic Themes + +Ask: **"What are the 2-3 big bets you're making? These are the strategic themes — the areas where you're choosing to invest and win."** + +Offer theme options based on everything in the graph: + +``` +1. "<theme based on biggest opportunity in graph>" +2. "<theme based on competitive gap if competitors exist>" +3. "<theme based on persona's biggest pain point>" +4. "<theme based on product stage — e.g., 'product-market fit' for MVP stage>" +5. Something else — tell me your strategic bets +``` + +> Strategic themes are choices. You can't bet on everything. A good set of themes is 2-3 focused areas where you'll over-invest relative to competitors. If everything is a priority, nothing is. + +Tell them they can pick multiple or describe their own. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each theme the user provides, create a node: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "strategic_theme", + title: "<theme name>", + description: "<why this is a bet worth making>", + properties: { + status: "active" + }, + parent_id: "<mission_id>" +}) +``` + +Show the growing tree after creating themes: + +``` +🎯 <Vision> +└─ 🎯 <Mission> + ├─ 🎯 <Theme 1> 🟡 active + ├─ 🎯 <Theme 2> 🟡 active + └─ 🎯 <Theme 3> 🟡 active +``` + +### Step 4: Initiatives per Theme + +For each strategic theme, ask: **"For '<Theme Name>' — what initiatives will you drive? These are the concrete things you'll do in the next 1-2 quarters."** + +Offer initiative options based on the theme and graph context: + +``` +1. "<initiative tied to existing features or solutions in graph>" +2. "<initiative that addresses a gap>" +3. "<initiative based on the theme's focus>" +4. Something else — what will you do to make this theme real? +``` + +Multiple selections or custom answers allowed. + +STOP. Wait for the answer. + +For each initiative: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "initiative", + title: "<initiative name>", + description: "<what this involves and why it matters for the theme>", + properties: { + status: "planned", + timeline: "<quarter or timeframe if given>" + }, + parent_id: "<strategic_theme_id>" +}) +``` + +### Step 5: Connect to Outcomes + +After building initiatives, ask: **"What outcome should '<Initiative Name>' drive? What measurable change will tell you it worked?"** + +Check for existing outcomes: + +``` +list_nodes({ type: "outcome" }) +``` + +If outcomes exist: + +``` +You already have outcomes in your graph: + +1. 🎯 <Existing outcome A> — connect this initiative to it +2. 🎯 <Existing outcome B> — connect this initiative to it +3. Create a new outcome for this initiative +``` + +If creating a new outcome: + +``` +create_node({ + type: "outcome", + title: "<measurable outcome>", + description: "<what success looks like>", + properties: { + status: "planned" + }, + parent_id: "<initiative_id>" +}) +``` + +If linking to an existing outcome: + +``` +create_edge({ + source_id: "<initiative_id>", + target_id: "<existing_outcome_id>", + type: "initiative_drives_outcome" +}) +``` + +Repeat for each initiative, one at a time. + +### Step 6: Show the Full Strategic Cascade + +Display the complete strategy tree: + +``` +### Strategic Cascade + +🎯 <Vision> +└─ 🎯 <Mission> + ├─ 🎯 <Theme 1> 🟡 active + │ ├─ 🎯 <Initiative 1a> 🔵 planned + │ │ └─ 🎯 <Outcome> + │ └─ 🎯 <Initiative 1b> 🔵 planned + │ └─ 🎯 <Outcome> + ├─ 🎯 <Theme 2> 🟡 active + │ └─ 🎯 <Initiative 2a> 🔵 planned + │ └─ 🎯 <Outcome> + └─ 🎯 <Theme 3> 🟡 active + ├─ 🎯 <Initiative 3a> 🔵 planned + └─ 🎯 <Initiative 3b> 🔵 planned + └─ 🎯 <Outcome> + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Framework: Strategic Cascade (Roger Martin, "Playing to Win") +Entities created: 1 vision, 1 mission, X themes, Y initiatives, Z outcomes +Depth: 5 levels (vision → mission → theme → initiative → outcome) +``` + +### Step 7: Suggest Next Steps + +``` +Your strategic cascade is built. Every initiative traces back to a theme, a mission, +and a vision. Here's what comes next: + +1. **Set OKRs** — `/upg-okr` to define objectives and key results for each initiative +2. **Discover solutions** — `/upg-discover` to run an OST for your highest-priority outcomes +3. **Validate assumptions** — `/upg-hypothesis` to test the riskiest bets in your strategy +4. **Map the competition** — `/upg-compete` to see how competitors align with your themes +5. **Check coverage** — `/upg-gaps` to see what else your graph needs + +Strategy coherence check: +✓ Vision set +✓ Mission grounded in audience + value +<check: theme count, initiative count, outcome connections> + +More commands: +- `/upg-tree strategy` — View your strategic cascade anytime +- `/upg-status` — Product health dashboard +- `/upg-diff` — See everything you built in this session +- `/upg-push` — Sync to The Product Creator for visual canvas + 47 framework trees +``` + +``` +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your .upg file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com +``` + +## Key Principles + +- **ONE QUESTION PER MESSAGE.** Non-negotiable. Never ask two things at once. +- **Strategy is choices, not goals.** Help the user make real choices — what they WON'T do is as important as what they will. If they list 8 strategic themes, push back: "Which 2-3 are the real bets?" +- **Connect to existing graph.** If the user already has personas, outcomes, or opportunities, reference them when suggesting themes and initiatives. Strategy doesn't live in isolation. +- **Coherence over completeness.** A strategy with 2 themes that reinforce each other is better than 5 themes that pull in different directions. +- **Credit the framework.** Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley created the strategy cascade in "Playing to Win". Always attribute. +- **Never create empty nodes.** Every entity should have meaningful properties filled in. +- **Always create edges.** Use parent_id to auto-connect. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, dashed dividers as defined in /upg-context. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg-tree/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg-tree/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0f4b1ce --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg-tree/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,212 @@ +--- +name: upg-tree +description: "Framework-Aware Tree View" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[pattern]" +--- + +# /upg-tree — Framework-Aware Tree View + +You are a Unified Product Graph tree renderer. Your job is to display the product graph as a hierarchical tree, optionally filtered through a named framework pattern. You know the frameworks and can render any tree archetype. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** `/upg-context` for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (list_nodes, get_graph_summary, get_product_context, get_node). + +## Usage + +``` +/upg-tree — Auto-detect best tree based on graph contents +/upg-tree ost — Opportunity Solution Tree +/upg-tree okr — Objectives & Key Results +/upg-tree user — Persona → JTBD → Pain Point chain +/upg-tree product — Product → Feature → Epic → User Story +/upg-tree validation — Hypothesis → Experiment → Learning +/upg-tree strategy — Vision → Mission → Strategic Theme → Initiative → Outcome +``` + +## Named Tree Patterns + +### `ost` — Opportunity Solution Tree + +**Origin:** Teresa Torres, *"Continuous Discovery Habits"*, 2021 +**Question:** "How do we discover the best path from outcome to solution?" +**Chain:** 🎯 outcome → 💡 opportunity → 🔧 solution → ⚗️ hypothesis → 🧪 experiment +**Edges:** outcome_has_opportunity → opportunity_has_solution → solution_has_hypothesis → hypothesis_has_experiment + +### `okr` — Objectives & Key Results + +**Origin:** John Doerr, adapted from Andy Grove (Intel), 1999 +**Question:** "What are we trying to achieve, and how do we know?" +**Chain:** 🎯 objective → 🎯 key_result → 🎯 initiative + +### `user` — User Discovery Tree + +**Origin:** Clayton Christensen, Jobs-to-be-Done theory, 2003 +**Question:** "Who are our users, what jobs are they hiring us for, and where does it hurt?" +**Chain:** 👤 persona → 💼 jtbd → 🔥 pain_point + +### `product` — Product Breakdown Tree + +**Origin:** Standard agile product management +**Question:** "What are we shipping, and how is it broken down?" +**Chain:** 🎯 product → 📦 feature → 📋 epic → 📄 user_story + +### `validation` — Validation Tree + +**Origin:** Eric Ries, *"The Lean Startup"*, 2011 +**Question:** "What are we betting, how are we testing, and what have we learned?" +**Chain:** ⚗️ hypothesis → 🧪 experiment → 📝 learning + +### `strategy` — Strategic Cascade + +**Origin:** Roger Martin, *"Playing to Win"*, 2013 +**Question:** "How does the vision cascade down to measurable outcomes?" +**Chain:** 🎯 vision → 🎯 mission → 🎯 strategic_theme → 🎯 initiative → 🎯 outcome + +## Rendering + +### Step 1: Fetch All Data + +``` +list_nodes({ limit: 200 }) +get_graph_summary() +get_product_context() +``` + +Build a node map (id → node) and adjacency list from edges. + +### Step 2: Select Pattern + +If a named pattern was requested, filter to only those entity types and edge types. + +If no pattern specified, auto-detect: +- outcome + opportunity + solution → suggest `ost` +- objective + key_result → suggest `okr` +- persona + jtbd → suggest `user` +- feature + epic → suggest `product` +- hypothesis + experiment → suggest `validation` +- Otherwise, render the full product-rooted tree + +### Step 3: Render the Tree + +**Render the tree inside a code block** for monospace alignment. Use entity emojis, score dots, status dots, and nested detail blocks. + +Example rendering (OST): + +``` +🎯 Reduce time-to-value by 40% +│ 📊 Day-7 retention: 47% ──▶ 65% +│ +├─ 💡 No clear next action after signup +│ │ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ● freq ● ● ● ● ○ +│ │ +│ ├─ 🔧 Personalized action checklist 🟡 proposed +│ │ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ │ R ● ● ● ● ● I ● ● ● ● ● │ +│ │ │ C ● ● ● ○ ○ E ● ● ● ○ ○ │ +│ │ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ 30 │ ← highest +│ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ │ │ +│ │ └─ ⚗️ Users complete 3+ actions ⚪ untested +│ │ └─ 🧪 A/B test with 100 signups 🔵 planned +│ │ +│ ├─ 🔧 Interactive product tour 🟡 proposed +│ │ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░ 20 │ +│ │ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ │ +│ └─ 🔧 Welcome email drip sequence 🟡 proposed +│ ┌──────────────────────────────────────────┐ +│ │ RICE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 15 │ +│ └──────────────────────────────────────────┘ +│ +├─ 💡 Users don't get value in first 5 min +│ reach ● ● ● ● ● pain ● ● ● ● ○ freq ● ● ● ○ ○ +│ (no solutions — /upg-create a solution) +│ +└─ 💡 Onboarding asks for too much upfront + reach ● ● ● ● ○ pain ● ● ● ○ ○ freq ● ● ● ● ○ + (no solutions) +``` + +Example rendering (User tree): + +``` +👤 Sarah Chen — Senior PM at Series B Startup +│ +├─ 💼 Track decisions on mobile +│ │ type: functional +│ │ importance ● ● ● ● ● satisfaction ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ +│ │ ↑ massive gap +│ │ +│ ├─ 🔥 Can't write things down in meetings +│ │ frequency ● ● ● ● ● severity ● ● ● ● ○ +│ │ +│ └─ 🔥 Notes scattered across 4 apps +│ frequency ● ● ● ● ○ severity ● ● ● ● ○ +│ +└─ 💼 Share context with team async + │ type: social + │ importance ● ● ● ● ● satisfaction ● ○ ○ ○ ○ + │ + └─ 🔥 Slack threads buried within hours + frequency ● ● ● ● ● severity ● ● ● ○ ○ +``` + +### Key Rendering Rules + +- **Entity emojis** always prefix names: 🎯 👤 💼 🔥 💡 🔧 ⚗️ 🧪 📝 ⚔️ 📦 📋 📄 🚀 +- **Score dots** (● ○) with spaces for 1-5 ratings: reach, pain, frequency, severity, importance, satisfaction +- **Status dots** (🟢🟡🔵⚪🔴) right-aligned or inline for entity state +- **Nested detail blocks** (`┌─┐│└─┘`) for RICE breakdowns and key properties +- **Filled bars** (▓░) for RICE totals inside detail blocks +- **KPIs** show `current ──▶ target` format +- **Annotation arrows** (`← highest`, `← risk`, `↑ massive gap`) for callouts +- **Tree connectors:** `├─` for branches, `└─` for last branch, `│` for continuation + +### Step 4: Show Tree Metadata + +After the tree, display outside the code block: + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +*<Framework Name>* — <Creator>, <Year> + +**<N>** entities shown · **<N>** levels deep · <breakdown by type emojis> + +Other views: `/upg-tree user` · `/upg-tree validation` · `/upg-tree okr` + +This is 1 of 6 framework trees in the CLI. The Product Creator has 47 trees, 43 lenses, and interactive canvas views. +→ `/upg-push` to sync | unifiedproductgraph.org for the standard + +## Auto-Detection Logic + +If no pattern specified, check which entity types exist and suggest the most informative tree: +1. outcome + opportunity + solution → `ost` +2. objective + key_result → `okr` +3. persona + jtbd → `user` +4. feature + epic → `product` +5. hypothesis + experiment → `validation` +6. Otherwise → full product-rooted tree + +## Empty Graph Handling + +If the graph is empty or has no entities matching the requested pattern: + +> No entities found for the **<pattern>** tree. +> +> Your graph needs: <list root entity types for this pattern> +> +> Get started: `/upg-init` to bootstrap your product graph +> Or: `/upg-create` to add specific entity types + +## Key Principles + +- **Framework attribution matters.** Always credit the framework's creator. +- **Show properties, not just titles.** A tree of titles is useless — show the data. +- **Auto-detect when possible.** If the user just says `/upg-tree`, pick the most informative view. +- **Suggest other views.** After rendering one tree, mention the other available patterns. +- **Follow the design system.** Entity emojis, score dots, filled bars, nested blocks, annotation arrows. diff --git a/.claude/skills/upg/SKILL.md b/.claude/skills/upg/SKILL.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..398007e --- /dev/null +++ b/.claude/skills/upg/SKILL.md @@ -0,0 +1,175 @@ +--- +name: upg +description: "Unified Product Graph — your product graph, right here in the terminal" +user-invocable: true +argument-hint: "[command]" +--- + +# /upg — Unified Product Graph + +You are the front door to the Unified Product Graph experience inside Claude Code. Your job is to orient the user — show them what's available, what state their graph is in, and guide them to the right next action. + +**Before producing any output, read the design system:** `/upg-context` for emoji mappings, score dots, bar styles, and formatting rules. + +## Tools + +Use the `mcp__upg-local__*` MCP tools (get_product_context, get_graph_summary, list_nodes). + +## Behavior + +### If a `.upg` file exists (graph has data) + +Fetch the current state: +``` +get_product_context() +get_graph_summary() +``` + +Then display using this template (render as real markdown, NOT inside a code block): + +--- + +``` + · · + ◉ + · · +``` +# Unified Product Graph +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +**<Product Name>** · *<stage>* · <N> entities · <N> edges · <N> domains + +Maturity ● ● ● ○ ○ **3/5** *Exploring* + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +**Get Started** + +| | Command | What it does | +|---|---|---| +| 🌱 | `/upg-init` | Bootstrap a new product graph | +| ✨ | `/upg-create` | Add any entity (90+ types) | +| 🔗 | `/upg-connect` | Wire relationships | + +**Discovery & Validation** + +| | Command | What it does | +|---|---|---| +| 👤 | `/upg-persona` | Build a rich persona | +| 🧭 | `/upg-discover` | Guided OST discovery session | +| ⚗️ | `/upg-hypothesis` | Structure a testable bet | +| 🔬 | `/upg-research` | User research → insights → opportunities | + +**Strategy & Business** + +| | Command | What it does | +|---|---|---| +| 🎯 | `/upg-strategy` | Vision → mission → themes → outcomes | +| 📋 | `/upg-okr` | Objectives & key results | +| ⚔️ | `/upg-compete` | Competitive intelligence | +| 💰 | `/upg-model` | Business model builder | +| 🎯 | `/upg-market` | Market sizing & segmentation | +| 📣 | `/upg-launch` | Go-to-market planning | + +**Execution** + +| | Command | What it does | +|---|---|---| +| 📦 | `/upg-plan` | Feature → epic → story breakdown | +| 🚀 | `/upg-release` | Release planning | +| 🔄 | `/upg-retro` | Retrospective & learning capture | + +**Analyze & Share** + +| | Command | What it does | +|---|---|---| +| 🌳 | `/upg-tree` | Framework tree view | +| 📊 | `/upg-status` | Health dashboard | +| 🔍 | `/upg-gaps` | Gap analysis + maturity | +| 📝 | `/upg-diff` | Changes since last commit | +| 📸 | `/upg-capture` | Capture session work into graph | +| 📤 | `/upg-export` | Markdown export | +| ☁️ | `/upg-push` | Sync to cloud | +| ⬇️ | `/upg-pull` | Pull from cloud | + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +Your `.upg` file is yours — open standard, portable, git-friendly. +Visual canvas + 47 trees + collaboration → theproductcreator.com + +--- + +### If no `.upg` file exists (first time) + +Display (as real markdown, NOT a code block): + +--- + +``` + · · + ◉ + · · +``` +# Unified Product Graph +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +**Structure your product thinking as a connected graph — right here in the terminal.** + +Your graph lives in a `.upg` file — a portable JSON format you own and track with git. No cloud required, no lock-in. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ + +### Get Started + +| | | | +|---|---|---| +| 🌱 | `/upg-init` | Bootstrap your first product graph (guided, ~5 minutes) | +| ✨ | `/upg-create` | Jump straight in — create any entity type | + +### What You Can Do + +Build 👤 personas, 🎯 outcomes, ⚗️ hypotheses, 🧪 experiments, 📦 features, ⚔️ competitors — **30+ entity types** across 32 product domains. + +Run guided workflows: 🧭 discovery sessions (OST), ⚗️ hypothesis testing, 👤 persona building, 🔍 gap analysis, and more. + +Export as markdown. View through 6 framework lenses. Push to the cloud when you're ready. + +### The Unified Product Graph Standard + +``` +👤 persona → 💼 jtbd → 🔥 pain_point → 💡 opportunity → 🔧 solution → ⚗️ hypothesis → 🧪 experiment → 📝 learning +``` + +Every entity has typed properties. Every connection has semantic meaning. No orphan ideas — everything traces back to users and outcomes. + +> Learn more: unifiedproductgraph.org + +### Ready? + +Run `/upg-init` to start. It takes about 5 minutes and creates your first product, persona, outcome, KPI, and hypotheses. + +┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄┄ +When your graph grows, The Product Creator gives you a visual canvas, +47 framework trees, and team collaboration → graph.theproductcreator.com + +--- + +### If the user passes an argument + +If the user types `/upg <something>`, check if it matches a known subcommand: +- `/upg init` → run `/upg-init` +- `/upg create` → run `/upg-create` +- `/upg status` → run `/upg-status` +- `/upg tree` → run `/upg-tree` +- `/upg gaps` → run `/upg-gaps` +- etc. + +If it doesn't match, show the help and say: "Did you mean one of these commands?" + +## Key Principles + +- **Orient, don't overwhelm.** Show the right amount of information based on where they are. +- **State-aware.** If a graph exists, show its stats and maturity. If not, show the getting-started path. +- **Unified Product Graph is the standard, The Product Creator is the product.** Always write "Unified Product Graph" in full. Mention The Product Creator once at the bottom — never pushy. +- **Every command earns its place.** Don't list commands the user can't use yet. +- **The .upg file is the hero.** Emphasize ownership, portability, git-friendliness. +- **Follow the design system.** Use entity emojis, score dots, dashed dividers, and the logo mark as defined in `/upg-context`. diff --git a/.mcp.json b/.mcp.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..fa5e6b3 --- /dev/null +++ b/.mcp.json @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +{ + "mcpServers": { + "upg-local": { + "command": "npx", + "args": ["tsx", "/Users/FH/Documents/_Code/marleys-apps/upg-mcp-server/src/index.ts", "--file", "./product.upg"] + } + } +} diff --git a/WEBSITE-SPEC.md b/WEBSITE-SPEC.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..712db59 --- /dev/null +++ b/WEBSITE-SPEC.md @@ -0,0 +1,157 @@ +# Foqus Marketing Website — Build Spec + +## Goal + +A single-page marketing site that explains Foqus, builds trust, and drives Chrome Web Store installs. + +## Tech + +Static site (Astro, Next.js static export, or plain HTML/Tailwind — builder's choice). Should be fast, lightweight, SEO-friendly. No tracking, no cookies, no analytics. + +## Brand + +- **Voice:** Warm, playful, supportive — like a friend who's been there. Never clinical, never guilt-driven. +- **Typography:** Monospace accents (Noto Sans Mono), clean sans-serif body +- **Colors:** Parchment/linen base, orange (#F15A22) accent, teal (#2f6f64) secondary +- **Dark mode:** Supported (matches the extension) + +--- + +## Sections + +### 1. Hero + +- **Headline:** Position around "intention-first browsing" — not another blocker +- **Subline:** "Take back your browsing habits — gently, without shame" +- **CTA:** "Add to Chrome" → Chrome Web Store link +- **Visual:** Screenshot or animation of the overlay in action (3D gradient + personality quote) + +### 2. The Problem + +Speak to the feeling, not the feature gap: + +> "You've tried blockers. You turned them off. That's not a failure — that's a design flaw." + +Address: +- Brute-force blocking doesn't work long-term +- It feels punishing — users just circumvent it +- The problem isn't willpower, it's the approach + +### 3. How Foqus is Different (3 pillars) + +| Pillar | Message | +|---|---| +| **Intention, not restriction** | You choose sites to be mindful about. When you visit one, Foqus asks why — not "no." | +| **Personality, not productivity** | The overlay speaks like a friend: "Come here often?", "Captain, we're drifting off course!" — warm, not clinical | +| **Privacy-first** | All data stays on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Period. | + +### 4. How It Works (3-step) + +1. **Add sites** you want to be mindful about +2. **A gentle overlay appears** when you visit one, showing your positive alternatives +3. **You always have the final say** — unblock anytime, no guilt + +Visual: step-by-step screenshots or illustrated flow. + +### 5. Who It's For — Persona Cards + +Three relatable cards — keep them human, not marketing-speak: + +| Card | Quote | Context | +|---|---|---| +| **The Student** | "I need to finish my thesis but I keep ending up on Instagram" | First time managing own schedule. Tried a blocker, turned it off after a hard day. | +| **The Professional** | "My wife told me I might have a phone problem" | All his stories are about TikTok reels. Has tools in the garage gathering dust. | +| **The Job Seeker** | "I block one site and find three more to procrastinate on" | Knows he needs to upskill. Anxiety-driven procrastination cycle. | + +### 6. Features + +Show what's live and what's coming: + +**Live now:** +- Site intention list — declare sites to be mindful about +- Positive alternatives list — sites you want to visit more +- Personality-driven overlay with 3D gradient — warm, playful nudges +- Configurable unblock timer — you always have the final say +- Settings: dark mode, custom messages, reduced motion +- Privacy-first — all data stays local, always + +**Coming soon:** +- Streak tracking — consecutive days sticking to intentions +- Intentions kept counter — every time you resist, it counts +- Trend lines — "You visited Reddit 30% less this week" +- Weekly reflection summaries — warm, progress-oriented +- Graceful unblock tracking — unblocking isn't failure, it's data +- Data export — CSV/JSON, your data is yours + +### 7. Pricing + +``` +┌─────────────────────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────┐ +│ FREE FOREVER │ PREMIUM (coming soon) │ +├─────────────────────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────┤ +│ Full experience │ Everything in Free │ +│ All features │ Cross-device sync │ +│ Local storage │ Cloud backup │ +│ No account needed │ Account required │ +│ No limits │ │ +└─────────────────────────────────┴─────────────────────────────────┘ +``` + +Key message: "Premium exists to cover sync costs, not to hold features hostage." + +### 8. Trust / Privacy Section + +- "Foqus literally cannot see your data" +- No analytics, no telemetry, no server calls +- All storage is chrome.storage.local — never leaves your machine +- No cookie banners needed because there's nothing to consent to +- Contrast with competitors who collect browsing data + +### 9. Competitor Comparison (subtle) + +Small, honest comparison table: + +| | Foqus | BlockSite | Cold Turkey | Freedom | +|---|---|---|---|---| +| Approach | Intention-first | Block-first | Block-first | Block-first | +| Tone | Warm, playful | Neutral | Strict | Neutral | +| Privacy | 100% local | Cloud/account | Local | Cloud/account | +| Unblock | Always available | Varies | Locked out | Varies | +| Price | Free | Freemium | Paid | Paid | + +### 10. Footer + +- Chrome Web Store CTA (repeated) +- Ko-fi link — "Support the project" (https://ko-fi.com/foqus) +- GitHub link if/when open sourced +- Tagline: "Built with care by humans who've been there" + +--- + +## Design Notes + +- Mobile-responsive (Bob is mobile-first — ironic but necessary) +- Dark mode toggle or system-preference detection +- Smooth scroll, minimal animations +- Respect `prefers-reduced-motion` +- No cookie banners (no tracking!) +- Favicon + OG image for social sharing +- Fast — aim for 100 Lighthouse performance + +## Assets Needed + +- 2-3 screenshots: popup UI, overlay experience, settings panel +- Demo GIF of the overlay (visit blocked site → overlay appears → suggestions shown) +- Chrome Web Store URL (when published) +- OG image (1200x630) for social sharing +- Favicon (reuse extension icon) + +## Tone Guide for Copy + +- Use "you" not "users" +- Use "mindful" not "blocked" +- Use "intention" not "restriction" +- Never shame — even when describing the problem +- Short sentences. Conversational. Like texting a friend who gets it. +- OK to be funny: "Come here often?" is the vibe +- Avoid: "productivity", "optimize", "hack", "grind" diff --git a/content/content.css b/content/content.css index 9567ca7..f4fabbb 100644 --- a/content/content.css +++ b/content/content.css @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Mono:wght@600&display=swap"); +@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap"); /* Overlay */ .foqus-overlay { @@ -305,3 +305,393 @@ outline: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); outline-offset: 2px; } + +/* ======================================== + Sidebar trigger tab + ======================================== */ +.foqus-sidebar-trigger { + position: fixed; + top: 50%; + right: 0; + z-index: 10002; + transform: translateY(-50%); + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + align-items: center; + gap: 6px; + padding: 12px 6px; + border: none; + border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px; + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); + backdrop-filter: blur(8px); + -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); + cursor: pointer; + transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, right 300ms ease; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + writing-mode: vertical-rl; + text-orientation: mixed; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-trigger:hover { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-trigger--open { + right: 360px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-trigger-icon { + font-size: 16px; + writing-mode: horizontal-tb; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-trigger-label { + font-size: 10px; + font-weight: 600; + letter-spacing: 0.08em; + text-transform: uppercase; +} + +/* ======================================== + Sidebar panel + ======================================== */ +.foqus-sidebar { + position: fixed; + top: 0; + right: 0; + z-index: 10001; + width: 360px; + height: 100%; + background: rgba(10, 15, 13, 0.88); + backdrop-filter: blur(24px); + -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px); + border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); + overflow-y: auto; + font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Sora', system-ui, sans-serif); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-enter-active, +.foqus-sidebar-leave-active { + transition: transform 300ms ease; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-enter-from, +.foqus-sidebar-leave-to { + transform: translateX(100%); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-inner { + padding: 24px 20px; + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + gap: 20px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-header { + display: flex; + align-items: center; + justify-content: space-between; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-title { + margin: 0; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + font-size: 16px; + font-weight: 600; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + text-transform: lowercase; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-close { + width: 28px; + height: 28px; + padding: 0; + border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); + border-radius: 0; + background: transparent; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); + font-size: 14px; + cursor: pointer; + display: flex; + align-items: center; + justify-content: center; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-close:hover { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); + color: white; +} + +/* Sidebar stats */ +.foqus-sidebar-stats { + display: flex; + gap: 0; + border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat { + flex: 1; + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + align-items: center; + gap: 2px; + padding: 10px 0; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat + .foqus-sidebar-stat { + border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat-value { + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + font-size: 18px; + font-weight: 700; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); + line-height: 1; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat-value--streak { + color: var(--brand-orange); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat-value--kept { + color: var(--brand-teal-mid); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-stat-label { + font-size: 9px; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.08em; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); +} + +/* Sidebar sections */ +.foqus-sidebar-section { + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + gap: 8px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-section-title { + margin: 0; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + font-size: 11px; + font-weight: 600; + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.08em; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); +} + +/* List toggle (avoid/visit) */ +.foqus-sidebar-list-toggle { + display: flex; + gap: 0; + border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-btn { + flex: 1; + padding: 6px 12px; + border: none; + background: transparent; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + font-size: 11px; + font-weight: 600; + text-transform: lowercase; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); + cursor: pointer; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-btn:hover { + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-btn--active { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); +} + +/* Add form */ +.foqus-sidebar-add-form { + display: flex; + gap: 0; + border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-input { + flex: 1; + min-width: 0; + padding: 8px 12px; + border: none; + background: transparent; + font-size: 13px; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-input::placeholder { + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-input:focus { + outline: none; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-input--small { + width: 60px; + flex: 0 0 auto; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-add-btn { + flex-shrink: 0; + width: 32px; + padding: 0; + border: none; + border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); + font-size: 18px; + cursor: pointer; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-add-btn:hover { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12); + color: white; +} + +/* Site list */ +.foqus-sidebar-list { + list-style: none; + margin: 0; + padding: 0; + max-height: 180px; + overflow-y: auto; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list::-webkit-scrollbar { + width: 4px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track { + background: transparent; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); + border-radius: 2px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-item { + display: flex; + align-items: center; + justify-content: space-between; + padding: 6px 0; + border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-item:last-child { + border-bottom: none; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-text { + font-size: 13px; + word-break: break-word; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-text--avoid { + color: var(--brand-orange); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-text--visit { + color: var(--brand-teal-mid); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-empty { + font-size: 12px; + font-style: italic; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); + padding: 6px 0; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-remove { + flex-shrink: 0; + width: 20px; + height: 20px; + padding: 0; + border: none; + background: transparent; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); + font-size: 12px; + cursor: pointer; + display: flex; + align-items: center; + justify-content: center; + opacity: 0; + transition: opacity 120ms ease; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-list-item:hover .foqus-sidebar-remove { + opacity: 1; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-remove:hover { + color: var(--brand-orange); +} + +/* Settings forms */ +.foqus-sidebar-settings-form { + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + gap: 4px; + margin-top: 4px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-label { + font-size: 10px; + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.06em; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-settings-row { + display: flex; + align-items: center; + gap: 6px; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-settings-row .foqus-sidebar-input { + border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-unit { + font-size: 12px; + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35); +} + +.foqus-sidebar-save-btn { + padding: 6px 12px; + border: none; + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); + color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); + font-family: var(--font-mono, "Noto Sans Mono", monospace); + font-size: 10px; + font-weight: 600; + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.06em; + cursor: pointer; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-save-btn:hover { + background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); + color: white; +} + +.foqus-sidebar-saved { + font-size: 11px; + color: var(--brand-teal-mid); +} diff --git a/context/product-opportunities.md b/context/product-opportunities.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f38cdc --- /dev/null +++ b/context/product-opportunities.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +# Product Opportunities — Things to Look At Later + +Captured 2026-03-20 from a UPG graph review session. + +--- + +## Persona-Feature Gaps + +### Bob can't use Foqus +His problem is on his phone, not his computer. His JTBD: "when I pick up my phone." A Chrome extension doesn't reach him. Options to explore: +- Android PWA or companion app +- iOS Shortcuts integration +- Honest messaging that V1 is desktop-only, with mobile on the roadmap +- Screen Time / Digital Wellbeing API integrations + +### Kyle's whack-a-mole problem is unaddressed +He blocks sites and finds new ones. No current feature detects emerging time-sinks. Idea: pattern detection — "you've visited 3 new sites for 40+ minutes this week." Surface new habits before they become problems. + +### Angie's blurry line between connection and doomscrolling +She doesn't need to block Instagram entirely — she needs a nudge after 20 minutes. Time-based intention thresholds (not just site-based) would serve her. Example: "you said 10 minutes for Instagram — it's been 25." + +--- + +## Strategic Gaps + +### No hypotheses or experiments in the graph +We have outcomes ("higher retention than competing blockers") but no structured bets on how to get there. Need to identify the riskiest assumption and run `/upg-hypothesis`. + +### No KPIs +The 5 outcomes are directional but not measurable. "Overlay dismissal rate drops over time" — what's the baseline? What's the target? Need to run `/upg-okr` to tie numbers to outcomes. + +### The personality system is the moat but it's thin +7 hardcoded quotes today. Ideas to explore: +- Let users pick a tone (gentle, funny, blunt) +- Overlay adapts based on time of day or streak length +- Contextual messages ("3rd time today — what's pulling you back?") +- This is the one thing competitors can't easily copy — invest here + +### Positive sites are passive +The visit list exists but offers no discovery. What if Foqus suggested alternatives based on what you're avoiding? Blocking Reddit → suggesting Hacker News or a learning platform. Could tie into the parked "ethical alternatives" opportunity. + +--- + +## Business Gaps + +### No Reaching domain at all +No positioning, channels, or GTM in the graph. How do people find Foqus? +- Chrome Web Store SEO +- Reddit (r/productivity, r/nosurf, r/ADHD) +- Product Hunt launch +- Content marketing (blog posts about intentional browsing) +- Run `/upg-launch` when ready + +### The ethical alternatives opportunity +Currently parked in the graph but it's actually a strong differentiator AND a content marketing angle. "Foqus doesn't just block — it helps you find better." Worth revisiting as both a feature and a marketing story. + +--- + +## Suggested Next Sessions + +| Priority | Action | Command | +|---|---|---| +| High | Structure the riskiest assumption | `/upg-hypothesis` | +| High | Add KPIs to outcomes | `/upg-okr` | +| Medium | Go-to-market planning | `/upg-launch` | +| Medium | Deep-dive on personality system | `/upg-discover` | +| Low | Revisit ethical alternatives | `/upg-create` | diff --git a/package-lock.json b/package-lock.json index c6e3103..bd7da19 100644 --- a/package-lock.json +++ b/package-lock.json @@ -1034,7 +1034,6 @@ "integrity": "sha512-jp2P3tQMSxWugkCUKLRPVUpGaL5MVFwF8RDuSRztfwgN1wmqJeMSbKlnEtQqU8UrhTmzEmZdu2I6v2dpp7XIxw==", "dev": true, "license": "MIT", - "peer": true, "dependencies": { "undici-types": "~7.18.0" } @@ -2934,7 +2933,6 @@ "integrity": "sha512-5gTmgEY/sqK6gFXLIsQNH19lWb4ebPDLA4SdLP7dsWkIXHWlG66oPuVvXSGFPppYZz8ZDZq0dYYrbHfBCVUb1Q==", "dev": true, "license": "MIT", - "peer": true, "engines": { "node": ">=12" }, @@ -3695,7 +3693,6 @@ "integrity": "sha512-+Oxm7q9hDoLMyJOYfUYBuHQo+dkAloi33apOPP56pzj+vsdJDzr+j1NISE5pyaAuKL4A3UD34qd0lx5+kfKp2g==", "dev": true, "license": "MIT", - "peer": true, "dependencies": { "esbuild": "^0.25.0", "fdir": "^6.4.4", @@ -3831,7 +3828,6 @@ "integrity": "sha512-hTHLc6VNZyzzEH/l7PFGjpcTvUgiaPK5mdLkbjrTeWSRcEfxFrv56g/XckIYlE9ckuobsdwqd5mk2g1sBkMewg==", "dev": true, "license": "MIT", - "peer": true, "dependencies": { "@vue/compiler-dom": "3.5.30", "@vue/compiler-sfc": "3.5.30", @@ -4021,7 +4017,6 @@ "integrity": "sha512-mplynKqc1C2hTVYxd0PU2xQAc22TI1vShAYGksCCfxbn/dFwnHTNi1bvYsBTkhdUNtGIf5xNOg938rrSSYvS9A==", "dev": true, "license": "ISC", - "peer": true, "bin": { "yaml": "bin.mjs" }, diff --git a/product.upg b/product.upg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..38256a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/product.upg @@ -0,0 +1,688 @@ +{ + "upg_version": "0.1.0", + "exported_at": "2026-03-20T14:11:44.004Z", + "source": { + "tool": "upg-mcp-local", + "tool_version": "0.1.0" + }, + "product": { + "id": "-ucH2AS4YZV01Rqu", + "title": "product" + }, + "nodes": [ + { + "id": "n_H25OdY7yPx6oibFE", + "type": "product", + "title": "Foqus", + "description": "A Chrome extension that helps users set intentions for how they want to browse the web — tracking current habits and creating new browsing intentions, rather than just blocking sites.", + "tags": [ + "chrome-extension", + "productivity", + "digital-wellbeing" + ], + "properties": { + "platform": "Chrome Extension", + "stage": "idea" + } + }, + { + "id": "n_sEFIHzDDcd1XJyaf", + "type": "value_proposition", + "title": "Intention-first browsing over brute-force blocking", + "description": "Unlike existing site blockers and focus apps that use restriction as the primary mechanism, this extension helps users track their current browsing habits and set positive intentions for how they want to browse — making behavior change feel chosen rather than enforced." + }, + { + "id": "n_KmPUdRw2eUU51d0j", + "type": "competitor", + "title": "Existing site blockers & focus apps", + "description": "Category of Chrome extensions and apps (e.g. BlockSite, Cold Turkey, Freedom, StayFocusd) that primarily use blocking/restriction to control browsing behavior. The gap: they don't help users understand their habits or set positive intentions.", + "tags": [ + "competitor-category" + ] + }, + { + "id": "n_K0842USTutFoonFQ", + "type": "pain_point", + "title": "Addicted to certain sites and wanting to feel better", + "description": "Users find themselves repeatedly drawn to specific websites (social media, news, entertainment) in ways that feel compulsive. They recognise the pattern and want to change — not just block access, but actually feel better about how they spend their time online." + }, + { + "id": "n_T_rjs0SBFuuBW0Kc", + "type": "feature", + "title": "Site intention list", + "description": "The core first-run experience. Users open the Foqus extension and declare which sites they don't want to visit anymore. This is the primary input mechanism — an intention list rather than a block list.", + "tags": [ + "core", + "onboarding" + ] + }, + { + "id": "n_pTZkS5VRsf4GEdQ-", + "type": "feature", + "title": "Intention overlay with personality", + "description": "When a user visits a site on their intention list, a full-screen overlay appears instead of blocking outright. It shows a playful, personality-driven quote (e.g. \"Come here often?\", \"Captain, we are straying from the path\"), suggests alternative sites the user has said they want to visit more, and includes an unblock button so the user always has the final say.", + "tags": [ + "core", + "ux" + ] + }, + { + "id": "n_e57rQxXbzjSuyS58", + "type": "feature", + "title": "Positive sites list", + "description": "During onboarding (alongside the avoidance list), users can optionally set up a list of sites they want to visit more — learning platforms, portfolio sites, tools for a side project, etc. This list is OPTIONAL — users may not know what to put there yet. The empty state should have encouraging messaging that explains the concept and invites them to add sites later. 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@@ :root { + /* Primary */ --brand-orange: #F15A22; + --brand-ink: #1a1a1a; + --brand-parchment: #FAF7F2; + --brand-linen: #EDE7DC; + --brand-white: #ffffff; + + /* Teal */ --brand-teal-dark: #004238; --brand-teal-mid: #2f6f64; --brand-teal-light: #4f7e73; --brand-teal-darkest:#0a3d36; --brand-coral: #ff8e63; - --brand-parchment: #FAF7F2; - --brand-linen: #EDE7DC; + + /* Gradient palette */ + --brand-peach: #E8956A; + --brand-sage: #2f6f64; + --brand-seafoam: #7BA69E; + --brand-sand: #C4A882; + --brand-umber: #8B7355; + + /* Typography */ + --font-sans: 'Sora', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif; + --font-mono: 'Noto Sans Mono', ui-monospace, monospace; } diff --git a/src/background/background.js b/src/background/background.js index 201eeb4..763d9d6 100644 --- a/src/background/background.js +++ b/src/background/background.js @@ -1,13 +1,18 @@ const injectedTabs = new Set(); +function stripWww(host) { + return host.replace(/^www\./, ''); +} + function urlMatchesPatterns(url, storedUrls) { try { const { hostname } = new URL(url); + const bare = stripWww(hostname); return storedUrls.some(storedUrl => { try { const normalized = storedUrl.includes('://') ? storedUrl : `https://${storedUrl}`; const { hostname: storedHost } = new URL(normalized); - return hostname === storedHost; + return bare === stripWww(storedHost); } catch { return false; } diff --git a/src/composables/useStats.js b/src/composables/useStats.js new file mode 100644 index 0000000..bb30116 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/composables/useStats.js @@ -0,0 +1,104 @@ +import { ref, onUnmounted } from 'vue' + +const STORAGE_KEY = 'foqusEvents' + +function toDateStr(ts) { + return new Date(ts).toLocaleDateString('en-CA') // YYYY-MM-DD +} + +function todayStr() { + return toDateStr(Date.now()) +} + +function yesterdayStr() { + return toDateStr(Date.now() - 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000) +} + +function computeStats(events) { + const now = Date.now() + const today = todayStr() + const weekAgo = now - 7 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 + const twoWeeksAgo = now - 14 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 + + // Intentions kept — total and today + const allKept = events.filter((e) => e.type === 'intention_kept') + const keptToday = allKept.filter((e) => toDateStr(e.ts) === today).length + const intentionsKept = allKept.length + + // Unblocks — total and today + const allUnblocks = events.filter((e) => e.type === 'unblock') + const unblocksToday = allUnblocks.filter((e) => toDateStr(e.ts) === today).length + + // Streak — consecutive days with at least one intention_kept + const keptDays = new Set(allKept.map((e) => toDateStr(e.ts))) + let streak = 0 + let checkDate = today + + // If no intention kept today, start checking from yesterday + // (streak is still alive if today isn't over yet) + if (!keptDays.has(today)) { + checkDate = yesterdayStr() + if (!keptDays.has(checkDate)) { + // No streak + return { intentionsKept, keptToday, unblocksToday, streak: 0, weeklyTrend: null } + } + } + + // Count backwards from checkDate + const d = new Date(checkDate + 'T12:00:00') + while (keptDays.has(toDateStr(d.getTime()))) { + streak++ + d.setDate(d.getDate() - 1) + } + + // Weekly trend — compare this week's unblocks to last week's + const thisWeekUnblocks = allUnblocks.filter((e) => e.ts >= weekAgo).length + const lastWeekUnblocks = allUnblocks.filter((e) => e.ts >= twoWeeksAgo && e.ts < weekAgo).length + let weeklyTrend = null + if (lastWeekUnblocks > 0) { + const change = Math.round(((thisWeekUnblocks - lastWeekUnblocks) / lastWeekUnblocks) * 100) + weeklyTrend = { thisWeek: thisWeekUnblocks, lastWeek: lastWeekUnblocks, change } + } + + return { intentionsKept, keptToday, unblocksToday, streak, weeklyTrend } +} + +/** + * Reactive stats computed from the event log. + * Auto-updates when chrome.storage changes. + */ +export function useStats() { + const stats = ref({ + intentionsKept: 0, + keptToday: 0, + unblocksToday: 0, + streak: 0, + weeklyTrend: null, + }) + + function load() { + chrome.storage.local.get(STORAGE_KEY, (data) => { + stats.value = computeStats(data[STORAGE_KEY] || []) + }) + } + + function listener(changes, areaName) { + if (areaName === 'local' && changes[STORAGE_KEY]) { + stats.value = computeStats(changes[STORAGE_KEY].newValue || []) + } + } + + load() + chrome.storage.onChanged.addListener(listener) + onUnmounted(() => chrome.storage.onChanged.removeListener(listener)) + + return { stats, refresh: load } +} + +/** + * Get all events for export — not reactive, just a one-shot read. + */ +export async function getAllEventsForExport() { + const data = await chrome.storage.local.get(STORAGE_KEY) + return data[STORAGE_KEY] || [] +} diff --git a/src/composables/useStorage.js b/src/composables/useStorage.js index 20f1b47..fbed8ac 100644 --- a/src/composables/useStorage.js +++ b/src/composables/useStorage.js @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ const DEFAULTS = { preferReducedMotion: false, darkMode: false, descriptionBannerDismissed: false, + foqusEvents: [], } /** diff --git a/src/composables/useTracker.js b/src/composables/useTracker.js new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed322dd --- /dev/null +++ b/src/composables/useTracker.js @@ -0,0 +1,45 @@ +/** + * Event tracking for Foqus — append-only log stored in chrome.storage.local. + * Events are pruned to a 90-day rolling window on each write. + * + * Event shape: { type, host, ts, ?meta } + * Types: 'overlay_shown' | 'intention_kept' | 'unblock' + */ + +const STORAGE_KEY = 'foqusEvents' +const RETENTION_DAYS = 90 + +function pruneOldEvents(events) { + const cutoff = Date.now() - RETENTION_DAYS * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000 + return events.filter((e) => e.ts >= cutoff) +} + +async function getEvents() { + const data = await chrome.storage.local.get(STORAGE_KEY) + return data[STORAGE_KEY] || [] +} + +async function recordEvent(type, host, meta) { + const events = await getEvents() + const event = { type, host, ts: Date.now() } + if (meta) event.meta = meta + events.push(event) + const pruned = pruneOldEvents(events) + await chrome.storage.local.set({ [STORAGE_KEY]: pruned }) + return event +} + +export function useTracker() { + return { + overlayShown(host) { + return recordEvent('overlay_shown', host) + }, + intentionKept(host) { + return recordEvent('intention_kept', host) + }, + unblock(host, minutes) { + return recordEvent('unblock', host, { minutes }) + }, + getEvents, + } +} diff --git a/src/content/ContentApp.vue b/src/content/ContentApp.vue index 25da542..34ed187 100644 --- a/src/content/ContentApp.vue +++ b/src/content/ContentApp.vue @@ -1,6 +1,7 @@ <script setup> import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue' import { useStorage } from '../composables/useStorage' +import { useTracker } from '../composables/useTracker' import Overlay from './Overlay.vue' import ReturnWarning from './ReturnWarning.vue' @@ -47,6 +48,8 @@ const { 'customOverlayTitle', ]) +const tracker = useTracker() + const view = ref('hidden') // 'overlay' | 'toast' | 'hidden' const toastSeconds = ref(RETURN_WARNING_SECONDS) const isReturn = ref(false) @@ -55,6 +58,8 @@ let toastInterval = null function showOverlay(options = {}) { view.value = 'overlay' isReturn.value = options.isReturn === true + const host = normalizeHost(location.hostname) + if (host) tracker.overlayShown(host) } function showReturnWarning(countdownSeconds = RETURN_WARNING_SECONDS) { @@ -74,13 +79,22 @@ function showReturnWarning(countdownSeconds = RETURN_WARNING_SECONDS) { }, 1000) } +let didUnblock = false + function hideOverlay() { view.value = 'hidden' } +function onIntentionKept() { + const host = normalizeHost(location.hostname) + if (host && !didUnblock) tracker.intentionKept(host) +} + function onUnblock(minutes) { + didUnblock = true const host = normalizeHost(location.hostname) if (host) { + tracker.unblock(host, minutes) const expiry = Date.now() + minutes * 60 * 1000 const map = overrideUntilByHost.value || {} set({ overrideUntilByHost: { ...map, [host]: expiry } }) @@ -125,6 +139,9 @@ function maybeShowOverlay() { onMounted(() => { maybeShowOverlay() + window.addEventListener('beforeunload', () => { + if (view.value === 'overlay') onIntentionKept() + }) }) </script> @@ -137,6 +154,7 @@ onMounted(() => { :prefer-reduced-motion="preferReducedMotion === true" :is-return="isReturn" @unblock="onUnblock" + @intention-kept="onIntentionKept" /> <ReturnWarning v-else-if="view === 'toast'" diff --git a/src/content/Overlay.vue b/src/content/Overlay.vue index b185e02..2e7744a 100644 --- a/src/content/Overlay.vue +++ b/src/content/Overlay.vue @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ <script setup> import { onMounted, onUnmounted } from 'vue' +import OverlaySidebar from './OverlaySidebar.vue' const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_DEFAULT = 5 const overlayTitles = [ @@ -20,7 +21,7 @@ const props = defineProps({ isReturn: { type: Boolean, default: false }, }) -const emit = defineEmits(['unblock']) +const emit = defineEmits(['unblock', 'intention-kept']) const title = props.customTitle?.trim() ? props.customTitle.trim() @@ -73,7 +74,7 @@ onUnmounted(() => { <h2 class="foqus-overlay-subtitle">// go somewhere better</h2> <ul class="foqus-overlay-suggested-sites"> <li v-for="(url, i) in urlsToVisit" :key="url"> - <a :href="toFullUrl(url)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> + <a :href="toFullUrl(url)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" @click="emit('intention-kept')"> <span class="foqus-site-num">{{ String(i + 1).padStart(2, '0') }}</span> <span class="foqus-site-url">{{ formatUrl(url) }}</span> <span class="foqus-site-arrow">→</span> @@ -91,5 +92,7 @@ onUnmounted(() => { </button> </div> </div> + + <OverlaySidebar /> </div> </template> diff --git a/src/content/OverlaySidebar.vue b/src/content/OverlaySidebar.vue new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3fe3c22 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/OverlaySidebar.vue @@ -0,0 +1,215 @@ +<script setup> +import { ref, watch } from 'vue' +import { useStorage } from '../composables/useStorage' +import { useStats } from '../composables/useStats' + +const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MIN = 1 +const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MAX = 120 +const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_DEFAULT = 5 + +function clampOverrideLimit(value) { + const n = Number(value) + if (Number.isNaN(n) || n < OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MIN) return OVERRIDE_LIMIT_DEFAULT + if (n > OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MAX) return OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MAX + return Math.floor(n) +} + +const { + avoid, + visit, + overrideLimitMinutes, + customOverlayTitle, + set, +} = useStorage(['avoid', 'visit', 'overrideLimitMinutes', 'customOverlayTitle']) + +const { stats } = useStats() + +const open = ref(false) +const siteInput = ref('') +const activeList = ref('avoid') // 'avoid' | 'visit' +const overrideLimitInput = ref(OVERRIDE_LIMIT_DEFAULT) +const overlayTitleInput = ref('') +const savedIndicator = ref(false) + +watch(overrideLimitMinutes, (val) => { + overrideLimitInput.value = val != null ? clampOverrideLimit(val) : OVERRIDE_LIMIT_DEFAULT +}, { immediate: true }) + +watch(customOverlayTitle, (val) => { + overlayTitleInput.value = val || '' +}, { immediate: true }) + +function toggle() { + open.value = !open.value +} + +function close() { + open.value = false +} + +function addSite() { + const value = siteInput.value.trim() + if (!value) return + const list = activeList.value === 'avoid' ? avoid.value : visit.value + if (list.includes(value)) return + set({ [activeList.value]: [...list, value] }) + siteInput.value = '' +} + +function removeSite(type, value) { + const list = type === 'avoid' ? avoid.value : visit.value + const updated = list.filter((item) => item !== value) + set({ [type]: updated }) +} + +function showSaved() { + savedIndicator.value = true + clearTimeout(showSaved._t) + showSaved._t = setTimeout(() => { savedIndicator.value = false }, 2000) +} + +function onOverlayTitleSubmit(e) { + e.preventDefault() + const val = overlayTitleInput.value.trim() + set({ customOverlayTitle: val || '' }).then(showSaved) +} + +function onLimitSubmit(e) { + e.preventDefault() + const minutes = clampOverrideLimit(overrideLimitInput.value) + overrideLimitInput.value = minutes + set({ overrideLimitMinutes: minutes }).then(showSaved) +} +</script> + +<template> + <!-- Sidebar trigger tab --> + <button + type="button" + class="foqus-sidebar-trigger" + :class="{ 'foqus-sidebar-trigger--open': open }" + @click="toggle" + :aria-expanded="open" + aria-label="Toggle management sidebar" + > + <span class="foqus-sidebar-trigger-icon" aria-hidden="true">⚙</span> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-trigger-label">manage</span> + </button> + + <!-- Sidebar panel --> + <Transition name="foqus-sidebar"> + <aside + v-show="open" + class="foqus-sidebar" + role="complementary" + aria-label="Site management" + > + <div class="foqus-sidebar-inner"> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-header"> + <h2 class="foqus-sidebar-title">manage</h2> + <button + type="button" + class="foqus-sidebar-close" + @click="close" + aria-label="Close sidebar" + > + x + </button> + </div> + + <!-- Quick stats --> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-stats" v-if="stats.intentionsKept > 0 || stats.streak > 0"> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-stat"> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-value foqus-sidebar-stat-value--streak">{{ stats.streak }}</span> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-label">streak</span> + </div> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-stat"> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-value foqus-sidebar-stat-value--kept">{{ stats.intentionsKept }}</span> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-label">kept</span> + </div> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-stat"> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-value">{{ stats.keptToday }}</span> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-stat-label">today</span> + </div> + </div> + + <!-- Site lists --> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-section"> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-list-toggle"> + <button + type="button" + class="foqus-sidebar-list-btn" + :class="{ 'foqus-sidebar-list-btn--active': activeList === 'avoid' }" + @click="activeList = 'avoid'" + >avoid</button> + <button + type="button" + class="foqus-sidebar-list-btn" + :class="{ 'foqus-sidebar-list-btn--active': activeList === 'visit' }" + @click="activeList = 'visit'" + >visit</button> + </div> + + <form class="foqus-sidebar-add-form" @submit.prevent="addSite"> + <input + v-model="siteInput" + type="text" + placeholder="example.com" + class="foqus-sidebar-input" + > + <button type="submit" class="foqus-sidebar-add-btn">+</button> + </form> + + <ul class="foqus-sidebar-list" v-if="activeList === 'avoid'"> + <li v-for="item in avoid" :key="item" class="foqus-sidebar-list-item"> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-list-text foqus-sidebar-list-text--avoid">{{ item }}</span> + <button type="button" class="foqus-sidebar-remove" @click="removeSite('avoid', item)" aria-label="Remove">x</button> + </li> + <li v-if="!avoid || avoid.length === 0" class="foqus-sidebar-empty">No sites added</li> + </ul> + <ul class="foqus-sidebar-list" v-else> + <li v-for="item in visit" :key="item" class="foqus-sidebar-list-item"> + <span class="foqus-sidebar-list-text foqus-sidebar-list-text--visit">{{ item }}</span> + <button type="button" class="foqus-sidebar-remove" @click="removeSite('visit', item)" aria-label="Remove">x</button> + </li> + <li v-if="!visit || visit.length === 0" class="foqus-sidebar-empty">No sites added</li> + </ul> + </div> + + <!-- Settings --> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-section"> + <h3 class="foqus-sidebar-section-title">settings</h3> + <span v-show="savedIndicator" class="foqus-sidebar-saved">Saved!</span> + + <form class="foqus-sidebar-settings-form" @submit="onLimitSubmit"> + <label class="foqus-sidebar-label">Unblock time</label> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-settings-row"> + <input + v-model.number="overrideLimitInput" + type="number" + min="1" + max="120" + class="foqus-sidebar-input foqus-sidebar-input--small" + > + <span class="foqus-sidebar-unit">min</span> + <button type="submit" class="foqus-sidebar-save-btn">save</button> + </div> + </form> + + <form class="foqus-sidebar-settings-form" @submit="onOverlayTitleSubmit"> + <label class="foqus-sidebar-label">Custom message</label> + <div class="foqus-sidebar-settings-row"> + <input + v-model="overlayTitleInput" + type="text" + placeholder="You shall not pass." + class="foqus-sidebar-input" + > + <button type="submit" class="foqus-sidebar-save-btn">save</button> + </div> + </form> + </div> + </div> + </aside> + </Transition> +</template> diff --git a/src/popup/App.vue b/src/popup/App.vue index d72a337..33cd45b 100644 --- a/src/popup/App.vue +++ b/src/popup/App.vue @@ -1,10 +1,10 @@ <script setup> -import { ref, watch, onMounted } from 'vue' +import { ref, onMounted } from 'vue' import { useStorage } from '../composables/useStorage' -import DescriptionBanner from './components/DescriptionBanner.vue' import ModeToggle from './components/ModeToggle.vue' import SiteForm from './components/SiteForm.vue' import SiteList from './components/SiteList.vue' +import StatsPanel from './components/StatsPanel.vue' import SettingsDrawer from './components/SettingsDrawer.vue' import './popup.css' @@ -12,38 +12,16 @@ import './popup.css' const { avoid, visit, - descriptionBannerDismissed, set, -} = useStorage(['avoid', 'visit', 'descriptionBannerDismissed']) +} = useStorage(['avoid', 'visit']) const activeMode = ref('avoid') -const accordionAvoidOpen = ref(true) -const accordionVisitOpen = ref(false) -const userManuallyOpenedBoth = ref(false) +const activeTab = ref('lists') const siteFormRef = ref(null) function onModeChange(mode) { if (activeMode.value === mode) return activeMode.value = mode - if (!userManuallyOpenedBoth.value) { - accordionAvoidOpen.value = mode === 'avoid' - accordionVisitOpen.value = mode === 'visit' - } -} - -function onAccordionToggle(type) { - const isAvoid = type === 'avoid' - const open = isAvoid ? accordionAvoidOpen.value : accordionVisitOpen.value - const otherOpen = isAvoid ? accordionVisitOpen.value : accordionAvoidOpen.value - - if (!open && otherOpen) userManuallyOpenedBoth.value = true - if (open) userManuallyOpenedBoth.value = false - - if (isAvoid) { - accordionAvoidOpen.value = !accordionAvoidOpen.value - } else { - accordionVisitOpen.value = !accordionVisitOpen.value - } } function onAddSite(value) { @@ -59,10 +37,6 @@ function onRemoveSite(type, value) { set({ [type]: updated }) } -function onBannerDismiss() { - set({ descriptionBannerDismissed: true }) -} - onMounted(() => { chrome.tabs.query({ active: true, currentWindow: true }, (tabs) => { const tab = tabs?.[0] @@ -80,10 +54,6 @@ onMounted(() => { <header class="popup-header"> <h1 class="popup-brand">foqus</h1> </header> - <DescriptionBanner - :model-value="!descriptionBannerDismissed" - @update:model-value="onBannerDismiss" - /> <main class="popup-main"> <div class="popup-input-section" :data-mode="activeMode"> <ModeToggle :model-value="activeMode" @update:model-value="onModeChange" /> @@ -94,27 +64,50 @@ onMounted(() => { /> </div> - <div class="popup-accordion"> - <SiteList - type="avoid" - :items="avoid" - :open="accordionAvoidOpen" - @remove="(v) => onRemoveSite('avoid', v)" - @toggle="onAccordionToggle('avoid')" - /> - <SiteList - type="visit" - :items="visit" - :open="accordionVisitOpen" - @remove="(v) => onRemoveSite('visit', v)" - @toggle="onAccordionToggle('visit')" - /> + <StatsPanel /> + + <nav class="popup-tab-nav" role="tablist" aria-label="Popup sections"> + <button + type="button" + role="tab" + class="popup-tab-btn" + :class="{ 'popup-tab-btn--active': activeTab === 'lists' }" + :aria-selected="activeTab === 'lists'" + @click="activeTab = 'lists'" + > + lists + </button> + <button + type="button" + role="tab" + class="popup-tab-btn" + :class="{ 'popup-tab-btn--active': activeTab === 'settings' }" + :aria-selected="activeTab === 'settings'" + @click="activeTab = 'settings'" + > + settings + </button> + </nav> + + <div class="popup-tab-body"> + <div v-show="activeTab === 'lists'" class="popup-tab-panel" role="tabpanel"> + <SiteList + :type="activeMode" + :items="activeMode === 'avoid' ? avoid : visit" + :open="true" + @remove="(v) => onRemoveSite(activeMode, v)" + @toggle="() => {}" + /> + </div> + + <div v-show="activeTab === 'settings'" class="popup-tab-panel" role="tabpanel"> + <SettingsDrawer :inline="true" /> + </div> </div> </main> - <SettingsDrawer /> <footer class="popup-footer"> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/foqus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="popup-ko-fi"> - ♥ Support Foqus on Ko-fi + support foqus </a> </footer> </template> diff --git a/src/popup/components/DataExport.vue b/src/popup/components/DataExport.vue new file mode 100644 index 0000000..19854e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/popup/components/DataExport.vue @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +<script setup> +import { ref } from 'vue' +import { getAllEventsForExport } from '../../composables/useStats' + +const exported = ref(false) + +function downloadFile(content, filename, type) { + const blob = new Blob([content], { type }) + const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob) + const a = document.createElement('a') + a.href = url + a.download = filename + a.click() + URL.revokeObjectURL(url) +} + +async function exportJSON() { + const events = await getAllEventsForExport() + const json = JSON.stringify(events, null, 2) + downloadFile(json, `foqus-export-${Date.now()}.json`, 'application/json') + showExported() +} + +async function exportCSV() { + const events = await getAllEventsForExport() + const header = 'type,host,timestamp,date,meta' + const rows = events.map((e) => { + const date = new Date(e.ts).toISOString() + const meta = e.meta ? JSON.stringify(e.meta).replace(/"/g, '""') : '' + return `${e.type},${e.host},${e.ts},${date},"${meta}"` + }) + downloadFile([header, ...rows].join('\n'), `foqus-export-${Date.now()}.csv`, 'text/csv') + showExported() +} + +function showExported() { + exported.value = true + setTimeout(() => { exported.value = false }, 2000) +} +</script> + +<template> + <div class="popup-export"> + <h3 class="popup-settings-subheading">Data export</h3> + <div class="popup-export-buttons"> + <button type="button" @click="exportJSON">JSON</button> + <button type="button" @click="exportCSV">CSV</button> + <span v-show="exported" class="popup-settings-saved">Exported!</span> + </div> + </div> +</template> + +<style scoped> +.popup-export { + margin-top: 12px; +} + +.popup-export-buttons { + display: flex; + align-items: center; + gap: 8px; +} + +.popup-export-buttons button { + padding: 6px 14px; + border: 1px solid var(--foqus-border); + border-radius: 0; + background: var(--foqus-bg); + color: var(--foqus-text); + font-size: 12px; + font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + font-weight: 600; + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.04em; + cursor: pointer; +} + +.popup-export-buttons button:hover { + background: var(--foqus-card); + border-color: var(--foqus-accent); +} +</style> diff --git a/src/popup/components/SettingsDrawer.vue b/src/popup/components/SettingsDrawer.vue index 1626b15..e91dd4f 100644 --- a/src/popup/components/SettingsDrawer.vue +++ b/src/popup/components/SettingsDrawer.vue @@ -1,6 +1,11 @@ <script setup> import { ref, watch } from 'vue' import { useStorage } from '../../composables/useStorage' +import DataExport from './DataExport.vue' + +const props = defineProps({ + inline: { type: Boolean, default: false }, +}) const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MIN = 1 const OVERRIDE_LIMIT_MAX = 120 @@ -75,8 +80,8 @@ async function onDarkModeChange(checked) { </script> <template> - <div class="popup-settings"> - <div class="popup-settings-header"> + <div class="popup-settings" :class="{ 'popup-settings--inline': inline }"> + <div v-if="!inline" class="popup-settings-header"> <button type="button" class="popup-settings-toggle" @@ -87,7 +92,7 @@ async function onDarkModeChange(checked) { </button> <span v-show="savedIndicator" class="popup-settings-saved">Saved!</span> </div> - <div v-show="settingsOpen" class="popup-settings-drawer"> + <div v-show="inline || settingsOpen" class="popup-settings-drawer" :class="{ 'popup-settings-drawer--inline': inline }"> <h3 class="popup-settings-subheading">Visuals</h3> <div class="popup-settings-row"> <label class="popup-toggle" for="preferReducedMotion"> @@ -147,6 +152,7 @@ async function onDarkModeChange(checked) { minutes <button type="submit" class="popup-settings-button">Save</button> </form> + <DataExport /> </div> </div> </template> diff --git a/src/popup/components/StatsPanel.vue b/src/popup/components/StatsPanel.vue new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f6db10e --- /dev/null +++ b/src/popup/components/StatsPanel.vue @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +<script setup> +import { useStats } from '../../composables/useStats' + +const { stats } = useStats() +</script> + +<template> + <div class="popup-stats" v-if="stats.intentionsKept > 0 || stats.streak > 0"> + <div class="popup-stats-grid"> + <div class="popup-stat"> + <span class="popup-stat-value popup-stat-value--streak">{{ stats.streak }}</span> + <span class="popup-stat-label">day streak</span> + </div> + <div class="popup-stat"> + <span class="popup-stat-value popup-stat-value--kept">{{ stats.intentionsKept }}</span> + <span class="popup-stat-label">intentions kept</span> + </div> + <div class="popup-stat"> + <span class="popup-stat-value">{{ stats.keptToday }}</span> + <span class="popup-stat-label">kept today</span> + </div> + </div> + <p + v-if="stats.weeklyTrend && stats.weeklyTrend.change < 0" + class="popup-stats-trend popup-stats-trend--positive" + > + You unblocked {{ Math.abs(stats.weeklyTrend.change) }}% less than last week + </p> + <p + v-else-if="stats.weeklyTrend && stats.weeklyTrend.change === 0" + class="popup-stats-trend" + > + Same unblock rate as last week — holding steady + </p> + </div> +</template> + +<style scoped> +.popup-stats { + margin: 0; + padding: 12px 16px; + border-top: 1px solid var(--foqus-border); + background: var(--foqus-card); +} + +.popup-stats-grid { + display: flex; + gap: 0; +} + +.popup-stat { + flex: 1; + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; + align-items: center; + gap: 2px; + padding: 4px 0; +} + +.popup-stat + .popup-stat { + border-left: 1px solid var(--foqus-border); +} + +.popup-stat-value { + font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + font-size: 20px; + font-weight: 700; + color: var(--foqus-text); + line-height: 1; +} + +.popup-stat-value--streak { + color: var(--brand-orange); +} + +.popup-stat-value--kept { + color: var(--brand-teal-mid); +} + +.popup-stat-label { + font-size: 10px; + font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.06em; + color: var(--foqus-text-muted); +} + +.popup-stats-trend { + margin: 8px 0 0 0; + font-size: 12px; + color: var(--foqus-text-muted); + text-align: center; +} + +.popup-stats-trend--positive { + color: var(--brand-teal-mid); +} +</style> diff --git a/src/popup/index.html b/src/popup/index.html index 1d159b9..47cc138 100644 --- a/src/popup/index.html +++ b/src/popup/index.html @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ <meta name="viewport" content="width=340"> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com"> <link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin> - <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Mono:wght@600&display=swap" rel="stylesheet"> + <link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Mono:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Sora:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet"> </head> <body> <div id="app"></div> diff --git a/src/popup/popup.css b/src/popup/popup.css index 4c1c631..1e6d726 100644 --- a/src/popup/popup.css +++ b/src/popup/popup.css @@ -24,12 +24,16 @@ body.dark-mode { body { width: 340px; + max-height: 520px; margin: 0; padding: 20px 0 20px 0; - font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; + font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; color: var(--foqus-text); background: var(--foqus-bg); + overflow: hidden; + display: flex; + flex-direction: column; } .visually-hidden { @@ -57,7 +61,7 @@ body { .popup-brand { margin: 0; - font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--foqus-accent); @@ -166,7 +170,7 @@ body { border: none; background: transparent; font-size: 13px; - font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: 600; text-transform: lowercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; @@ -339,7 +343,7 @@ body { border: none; border-bottom: none; background: var(--foqus-card); - font-family: "Noto Sans Mono", monospace; + font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; @@ -636,6 +640,73 @@ body { color: var(--foqus-text); } +/* Tab navigation */ +.popup-tab-nav { + display: flex; + border-top: 1px solid var(--foqus-border); + border-bottom: 1px solid var(--foqus-border); +} + +.popup-tab-btn { + flex: 1; + padding: 10px 16px; + border: none; + background: var(--foqus-bg); + font-family: var(--font-mono); + font-size: 11px; + font-weight: 600; + text-transform: uppercase; + letter-spacing: 0.15em; + color: var(--foqus-text-muted); + cursor: pointer; +} + +.popup-tab-btn:hover { + color: var(--foqus-text); + background: var(--foqus-card); +} + +.popup-tab-btn--active { + color: var(--foqus-text); + background: var(--foqus-card); + border-bottom: 2px solid var(--foqus-accent); +} + +.popup-tab-body { + flex: 1; + overflow-y: auto; + max-height: 260px; + position: relative; +} + +.popup-tab-body::after { + content: ''; + position: sticky; + bottom: 0; + left: 0; + right: 0; + height: 24px; + background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--foqus-bg)); + pointer-events: none; + display: block; +} + +.popup-tab-panel { + min-height: 80px; +} + +/* Inline settings (inside tab) */ +.popup-settings--inline { + padding: 0; + border-top: none; +} + +.popup-settings-drawer--inline { + margin-top: 0; + border: none; + background: transparent; +} + /* Footer */ .popup-footer { margin-top: 16px;