deanpeters/pol-probe
Define lightweight validation experiments to test hypotheses
by deanpetersFree
Description
pol-probe is a product management skill for defining a Proof of Life probe, a lightweight and disposable validation artifact. It is designed to surface harsh truths before expensive development begins. Use it when you need to remove one specific risk or test a narrow hypothesis without building production-quality software. The skill is explicit that a probe is a reconnaissance mission rather than an MVP: it is meant to be deleted, not scaled. You pass the hypothesis to test as the argument, and the skill helps you document the probe so the test, its success condition and its scope are written down. Typical requests include a probe for a new workflow automation idea, a probe for a pricing hypothesis, and a cheap validation step before the team builds a feature. The estimated time is 15 to 25 minutes. The skill belongs to the validation and experiments theme of the product-manager-skills repository on GitHub.…
Highlights
- Documents a Proof of Life probe
- Tests a narrow hypothesis cheaply
- Built to be deleted, not scaled
- Reduces risk before engineering time
- Estimated 15 to 25 minutes
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deanpeters/pol-probe FAQ
What is a Proof of Life probe?
A lightweight, disposable validation artifact that surfaces hard truths before expensive development.
Is it an MVP?
No. The skill says a probe is a reconnaissance mission and is meant to be deleted, not scaled.
What do I provide?
The hypothesis you want to test, as the argument.
What kinds of ideas fit?
A new workflow automation idea, a pricing hypothesis, or a feature you want to check before building it.
How long does it take?
The skill estimates 15 to 25 minutes.
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