Best skills for Validate (2026)
grill-me is the best skill for the Validate phase - 669k installs and 190k GitHub stars. Strong alternatives: grill-with-docs and prototype.
1597 skills for developers in Validate phase, ranked by real adoption (installs, then GitHub stars). Every pick links to install commands and trust signals.
Ranked by Skillselion · adoption from the skills.sh registry & GitHub · data refreshed July 28, 2026.
The top 10 skills for validate
| # | Skill | Stars | Installs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Have an agent relentlessly pressure-test their plan or design until every decision branch is resolved and shared understanding is reached. | 190k | 669k |
| 2 |  grill-with-docscollectionmattpocock · mattpocock/skillsPressure-test architecture decisions against their live codebase and living documentation before writing production code. | 190k | 567k |
| 3 | prototypecollectionmattpocock · mattpocock/skills Quickly test business logic, state transitions, or data models interactively before committing to full implementation. | 190k | 431k |
| 4 |  brainstormingcollectionobra · obra/superpowersTurn vague product ideas into clear, approved designs and specifications through guided collaborative dialogue before writing any code. | 262k | 297k |
| 5 |  ui-ux-pro-maxcollectionnextlevelbuilder · nextlevelbuilder/ui-ux-pro-max-skillGet instant, high-quality UI/UX decisions, component recommendations, style guidance, and code improvements across web and mobile projects. | 110k | 286k |
| 6 | grillingcollectionmattpocock · mattpocock/skills Grill the user relentlessly about a plan or design, one question at a time, until shared understanding is reached. | 190k | 278k |
| 7 |  simplecollectionroin-orca · roin-orca/skillsPause and explore options with an agent before committing to any feature design, component, or behavioral change. | 16 | 267k |
| 8 |  cavemancollectionjuliusbrussee · juliusbrussee/blueprintCompress SPEC.md files and any spec-adjacent prose into a token-efficient format that preserves precision while slashing context usage. | 1.1k | 259k |
| 9 | writing-planscollectionobra · obra/superpowers Turn a high-level spec into a complete, executable implementation plan with file mappings, bite-sized tasks, testing strategy, and documentation references before writi | 262k | 199k |
| 10 |  brandkitcollectionleonxlnx · leonxlnx/taste-skillGenerate premium, cohesive brand identity visuals including logo systems, guideline boards, and presentation-ready brand worlds. | 68k | 177k |
Why these skills rank for validate
1. grill-me
grill-me ranks #1 of the 1597 skills for Validate by adoption, with 669k installs and 190k GitHub stars. It have an agent relentlessly pressure-test their plan or design until every decision branch is resolved and shared understanding is reached.
2. grill-with-docs
grill-with-docs ranks #2 of the 1597 skills for Validate by adoption, with 567k installs and 190k GitHub stars. It pressure-test architecture decisions against their live codebase and living documentation before writing production code.
3. prototype
prototype ranks #3 of the 1597 skills for Validate by adoption, with 431k installs and 190k GitHub stars. It quickly test business logic, state transitions, or data models interactively before committing to full implementation.
4. brainstorming
brainstorming ranks #4 of the 1597 skills for Validate by adoption, with 297k installs and 262k GitHub stars. It turn vague product ideas into clear, approved designs and specifications through guided collaborative dialogue before writing any code.
5. ui-ux-pro-max
ui-ux-pro-max ranks #5 of the 1597 skills for Validate by adoption, with 286k installs and 110k GitHub stars. It get instant, high-quality UI/UX decisions, component recommendations, style guidance, and code improvements across web and mobile projects.
Common questions
What is the best skill for the Validate phase?
grill-me is the top-ranked skill for Validate, with 669k installs and 190k GitHub stars - Have an agent relentlessly pressure-test their plan or design until every decision branch is resolved and shared understanding is reached..
What are the best alternatives to grill-me for validate?
Strong alternatives ranked just behind grill-me are grill-with-docs and prototype. All 1597 options are compared in the table above, ranked by real adoption.
How do I install grill-me?
Run: npx skills add https://github.com/mattpocock/skills --skill grill-me
How are these skills ranked?
By real adoption - installs first, then GitHub stars - across the 1597 skills tagged to the Validate phase. Data from the skills.sh registry and GitHub.
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