# Problem Clarity

> Evaluates whether a proposed idea addresses a genuine user problem worth solving. Use when assessing new feature ideas, startup concepts, or vague user complaints to determine if the pain justifies building a solution.

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

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# Problem Clarity Engine

## Purpose
Determine whether a proposed idea represents a real, meaningful user problem
worth solving.

## When to Use
- New feature ideas
- Startup concepts
- Vague user complaints

## Steps
1. Identify the target user.
2. Describe the current pain or limitation.
3. Measure frequency and severity.
4. Identify existing workarounds.
5. Judge whether the pain is strong enough to justify a solution.

## Output

### Target User
### Core Problem
### Evidence of Pain
### Current Workarounds
### Severity Assessment
High / Medium / Low

### Verdict
Worth Solving / Not Worth Solving

## References
See [worked example](references/example.md) for a complete scenario.