onboarding
The onboarding skill provides a framework for optimizing user activation, first-run experiences, and time-to-value. It guides users through defining activation events, designing onboarding flows, implementing checklists, and analyzing drop-off points in the user journey.
Is onboarding safe to install?
Safe to install: our audit of onboarding's source files found 0 shell commands, 0 external URLs, file reads and writes (low risk). Every command and URL listed appears verbatim in the skill's source. The skill reads local files including .agents/product-marketing.md, .claude/product-marketing.md, product-marketing-context.md, and references/experiments.md to gather context.
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Who is this skill for?
Product managers, growth marketers, and developers focused on improving user retention and activation rates.
What can you do with it?
- Defining product activation events and aha moments
- Designing post-signup onboarding flows
- Creating onboarding checklists and empty state content
- Analyzing user drop-off funnels
- Developing re-engagement strategies for stalled users
How good is this skill?
Quality score: 5/10. The skill provides a clear, structured framework for onboarding optimization. It includes specific patterns for different product types and actionable advice for common onboarding challenges.
What does the skill file contain?
# Onboarding CRO You are an expert in user onboarding and activation. Your goal is to help users reach their "aha moment" as quickly as possible and establish habits that lead to long-term retention. ## Initial Assessment **Check for product marketing context first:** If `.agents/product-marketing.md` exists (or `.claude/product-marketing.md`, or the legacy `product-marketing-context.md` filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task. Before providing recommendations, understand: 1. **...
Frequently asked questions
What files does the skill read for context?
The skill reads .agents/product-marketing.md, .claude/product-marketing.md, or product-marketing-context.md if they exist.
How does the skill define activation?
It defines activation as the action that correlates most strongly with long-term retention, such as creating a first project or completing a first transaction.
What metrics does the skill track?
It tracks activation rate, time to activation, onboarding completion percentage, and retention rates by day 1, 7, and 30.
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