MVP Blueprint

Purpose

Define your Minimum Viable Product - the smallest version that delivers core value and validates demand. Avoid building too much before knowing if people will pay, while building enough to actually test the concept.

When to Use

Use this Skill when you need to:

• Plan your first product version
• Reduce scope to essential features
• Get to market faster
• Test assumptions with real users
• Prioritize what to build first

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Define Core Value

Identify the essential value proposition.

Ask the user:

• What is the main problem you solve?
• What would success look like for a user?
• What is the ONE thing your product must do?
• What can you remove and still deliver value?
• Who is your first target user?

Output Variable: core_value

Step 2: Map User Journey

Outline the critical path.

Define:

• Entry point: How do users discover you?
• Core action: What do they do to get value?
• Value moment: When do they feel success?
• Retention hook: Why would they come back?

Output Variable: user_journey Context Used: core_value

Step 3: Prioritize Features

Separate must-have from nice-to-have.

Feature categories:

• Must Have: Required for core value
• Should Have: Important but not critical
• Could Have: Nice additions
• Will Not Have: Explicitly excluded for V1

Use the question: "Could a user get value without this?"

Output Variable: feature_priority Context Used: core_value, user_journey

Step 4: Define Success Metrics

Know how you will measure validation.

Identify:

• Key metric that indicates success
• Target numbers for validation
• Timeline for testing
• Signals that mean pivot vs persevere

Output Variable: success_metrics

Step 5: Create MVP Specification

Document your MVP plan.

Include:

1. Product Vision: One-sentence description
2. Target User: Who this is for
3. Core Value Proposition: Main benefit
4. User Journey: Step-by-step flow
5. Feature List: Must-have only
6. Not Included: Explicit exclusions
7. Success Metrics: How to validate
8. Timeline: Target launch date
9. Next Steps: Immediate actions

Save using basile_create_document.

Output Variable: mvp_spec