# Pmx Validate Ideas

> Evaluate an idea using evidence, assumptions, and likely user value.

- Skill: `giljae/pmx-validate-ideas` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add giljae/pmx-validate-ideas`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/giljae/pmx-validate-ideas/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: giljae (https://skillmd.com/u/giljae)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/giljae/pmx-validate-ideas

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# Validate Ideas

## When to use
- Use when the task clearly matches this PM activity.
- Use when a structured answer is more useful than a generic brainstorm.
- Use when the user needs explicit trade-offs, implications, or next steps.

## Instructions
1. Clarify the goal, user, or decision context.
2. Use the skill-specific lens below to structure the work.
3. Make assumptions explicit instead of hiding them.
4. End with a practical recommendation or next step.

### Skill-specific lens
1. Summarize the idea and target user.
2. Assess evidence for demand or pain.
3. Check feasibility and differentiation.
4. Recommend validate, refine, or drop.

## Output
- Idea summary
- Evidence
- Risks
- Verdict
- Next action