# Jtbd Clustering

> Cluster forces from multiple JTBD interviews to identify patterns. Use after extracting from multiple interviews.

- Skill: `itseffi/jtbd-clustering` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add itseffi/jtbd-clustering`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/itseffi/jtbd-clustering/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: itseffi (https://skillmd.com/u/itseffi)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/itseffi/jtbd-clustering

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# JTBD Forces Clustering

Cluster and categorize forces from multiple interviews for pattern analysis.

## When to Use

When you have JTBD extractions from multiple interviews and need to identify patterns across them.

## The Process

1. **Create a matrix:**
   - Rows = interview stories
   - Columns = distinct forces

2. **Code each interview:**
   - Start with first story's forces as initial columns
   - For each new story:
     - If force matches existing column: mark "1"
     - If force is novel: add new column

3. **Abstraction pass:**
   - Review columns for grouping opportunities
   - Rename with overarching descriptors
   - Merge similar forces

4. **Analysis questions:**
   - Which forces appear most frequently?
   - Which stories introduced unique forces?
   - What patterns emerge across segments?

## Output

1. **Spreadsheet summary:** Number of stories and forces identified
2. **Force categories:** Abstract labels for each column
3. **Unique contributors:** Stories that introduced novel forces
4. **Patterns and insights:** Notable observations

## When Not to Use

Do not use this skill when the request is unrelated, low-stakes, or better handled by a simpler direct response.