Validate · Prototype & spike

Prototype & spike

The prototype & spike tools a solo builder reaches for in the Validate phase - every AI-coding skill, MCP server and workflow Skillselion tracks for prototype & spike, ranked by community signal so you can pick the right one fast.

183 entries
TypeDescription
1Sleek Design Mobile AppsFrontend & Designsleekdotdesign/agent-skillsskillDesign mobile app screens and manage Sleek projects via REST API using natural-language prompts and screenshots.
182k422
2PrototypeDocs & Planningmattpocock/skillsskillBuild a small terminal prototype to manually drive state transitions and verify business logic and edge cases before implementing production code.
140k121k
3BrandkitFrontend & Designleonxlnx/taste-skillskillGenerate presentation-ready brand-guideline boards, logo systems, and identity decks as single premium composite images.
66k37.9k
4Imagegen Frontend MobileAI & Agentsleonxlnx/taste-skillskillGenerate premium, readable mobile app screen and flow images (onboarding, dashboards, fintech, etc.) inside phone mockups—images only, no code.
63.5k37.9k
5Enhance PromptFrontend & Designgoogle-labs-code/stitch-skillsskillTurn a rough UI idea into a Stitch-ready prompt with platform, structure, and design-system keywords before you generate screens.
42.6k5.9k
6Analyze ProjectBackend & Datalllllllama/rigorpilot-skillsskillMap a deep learning repo read-only—training, inference, and eval entrypoints, configs, and suspicious patterns—before you let an agent patch model code.
32.3k412
7Env And Assets BootstrapBackend & Datalllllllama/rigorpilot-skillsskillBootstrap a conservative conda-first environment and document checkpoint, dataset, and cache assumptions before reproducing a research README target.
32.3k412
8Explore RunBackend & Datalllllllama/rigorpilot-skillsskillRun authorized exploratory ML variants in isolation, favoring small subsets and short cycles, then surface TOP_RUNS for human review—not auto-promoted baselines.
32.3k412
9Huashu DesignFrontend & Designalchaincyf/huashu-designskillProduce hi-fidelity HTML prototypes, slide decks, motion demos, and side-by-side design variants without shipping a production web app.
27.4k17.4k
10Firecrawl Demo WalkthroughFrontend & Designfirecrawl/firecrawl-workflowsskillDocument a live product’s signup, onboarding, pricing, docs, and dashboard flows with Firecrawl browser snapshots for demos, UX teardowns, or competitive walkthroughs.
11.5k29
11Backtesting FrameworksBackend & Datawshobson/agentsskillPrototype and stress-test trading strategies with event-driven backtests before risking real capital.
11.2k36.5k
12Penpot Uiux DesignFrontend & Designgithub/awesome-copilotskillCreate and refine web, mobile, or desktop UI in Penpot via penpot-mcp tools, design systems, and accessibility patterns.
10.7k34.6k
13Ai Paper ReproductionAI & Agentslllllllama/ai-paper-reproduction-skillskillRun a README-first, minimal-trustworthy reproduction of an AI paper repo with auditable `repro_outputs/` and conservative patching.
9.1k412
14Ppt VisualDocs & Planningclaude-office-skills/skillsskillInstall this skill when you need slide layout concepts, visual hierarchy, and design specs before building or exporting PowerPoint decks for pitches and updates.
7.1k196
15Datanalysis Credit RiskBackend & Datagithub/awesome-copilotskillRun credit-risk variable selection, PSI stability checks, and LightGBM AUC screening on tabular loan or risk datasets before you ship a scoring model.
7k34.6k
16Storyboard CreationAI & Agentsqu-skills/skillsskillPlan ads, music videos, or short films with shot vocabulary, continuity rules, and AI-generated storyboard panels via belt/inference.sh.
6.3k512
17Gmgn CookingBackend & Datagmgnai/gmgn-skillsskillLaunch meme coins and fair-launch tokens on Pump.fun, FourMeme, Bonk, and other bonding-curve launchpads from your agent via GMGN CLI after explicit confirmation.
4.4k324
18Visa Doc TranslateDocs & Planningaffaan-m/everything-claude-codeskillTurn scanned visa support documents from images into bilingual English PDFs suitable for embassy packets without manual typing.
4.4k210k
19Solve ChallengeSecurityljagiello/ctf-skillsskillInstall this skill when you have a CTF bundle, remote service, or mystery file and need the agent to triage category and route to the right specialized ctf-* skill instead of guessing techniques.
4.3k2.3k
20Deepline QuickstartAI & Agentscode.deepline.comskillRun a guided Deepline demo recipe with session telemetry so a solo builder sees end-to-end data workflows before committing to Deepline in production.
4.2k0
21Ux HeuristicsFrontend & Designwondelai/skillsskillRun a structured Nielsen-style heuristic audit on any screen or flow before you ship or iterate on UX debt.
3.3k1.2k
22Mobile DesignFrontend & Designsickn33/antigravity-awesome-skillsskillChoose mobile stack and architecture—Expo vs Flutter vs native—using decision trees before you commit to a build path.
2.7k40.1k
23Ljg PresentFrontend & Designlijigang/ljg-skillsskillTurn an existing orgmode or Markdown outline into a single-file, slogan-style HTML presentation without rewriting the source text.
2.3k5.5k
24Design CritiqueFrontend & Designanthropics/knowledge-work-pluginsskillGet structured, multi-dimension design critique on Figma links, screenshots, or descriptions before you ship confusing UI.
2.2k19.6k
25Design SprintDocs & Planningwondelai/skillsskillRun or learn the five-day design sprint using real company case studies so you de-risk product bets before full build.
2.2k1.2k
26CadAI & Agentsearthtojake/text-to-cadskillTurn a natural-language hardware brief into explicit CAD files, selector refs, and validated STEP outputs before fabrication or sharing.
2.1k5.8k
27Claude Design HyperframesAI & Agentsheygen-com/hyperframesskillInside Claude Design only: generate a brand-accurate, structurally valid HyperFrames video draft (HTML + CSS + paused GSAP) the user zips and polishes in Claude Code with the main `hyperframes` skill.
2k25.6k
28Vibe CodingAI & Agentsrefoundai/lenny-skillsskillCoach non-engineers and solo builders through AI-assisted prototyping so ideas become working software via natural language instead of manual coding alone.
2k1k
29BacktestBackend & Datamarketcalls/vectorbt-backtesting-skillsskillGenerate a complete VectorBT backtest Python script for a named strategy and symbol, with data fetch, signals, stats, and plots—ready to run in your repo.
1.8k150
30Ui Ux DesignerFrontend & Designlotosbin/claude-skillsskillTurn vague product ideas into clearer layouts, flows, and UI decisions before or while you implement the front end.
1.7k12
31SendcutsendFrontend & Designearthtojake/text-to-cadskillCheck DXF or STEP exports against live SendCutSend fabrication rules before you pay for a rejected laser or CNC order.
1.6k5.8k
32Designing Beautiful WebsitesFrontend & Designtristanmanchester/agent-skillsskillRun a structured UX/UI pass—IA, flows, wireframes, and visual system—with accessibility baked in before you code the site.
1.6k1
33Backtesting Trading StrategiesBackend & Datagracefullight/stock-checkerskillConfigure and run historical backtests for SMA, EMA, RSI, MACD, and other strategies before you risk real capital on a solo trading tool.
1.5k28
34Vectorbt ExpertBackend & Datamarketcalls/vectorbt-backtesting-skillsskillBacktest Indian ETF or equity allocations with VectorBT, OpenAlgo data, delivery-fee modeling, and benchmark comparisons before you commit capital.
1.5k150
35Usability TestingDocs & Planningrefoundai/lenny-skillsskillPlan and run lean usability studies—fake doors, Wizard of Oz, or prototype tests—before you commit production engineering to the wrong UX.
1.4k1k
36Wp PlaygroundDev Toolswordpress/agent-skillsskillSpin up disposable WordPress instances in the browser or via CLI to test plugins and themes without a local LAMP stack.
1.4k1.6k
37FinlabBackend & Datakoreal6803/finlab-aiskillSimulate Taiwan equity strategies with FinLab `backtest.sim` before risking real capital.
1.3k373
38OptimizeBackend & Datamarketcalls/vectorbt-backtesting-skillsskillGenerate a VectorBT parameter-optimization script with heatmaps for a named strategy, symbol, exchange, and interval using OpenAlgo or DuckDB data.
1.2k150
39Kimodo Motion DiffusionAI & Agentsaradotso/trending-skillsskillGenerate text-driven 3D human or humanoid robot motions for sim demos, keyframe-constrained animation, and export to AMASS or qpos without a full mocap pipeline.
1.2k31
40Strategy CompareBackend & Datamarketcalls/vectorbt-backtesting-skillsskillGenerate a Python script that backtests several strategies on one symbol and prints a side-by-side stats table.
1.1k150
41Pol ProbeDocs & Planningdeanpeters/product-manager-skillsskillStructure fast, disposable hypothesis probes with explicit pass/fail criteria before you spend weeks building the wrong UI or backend feature.
1.1k5k
42Quick StatsBackend & Datamarketcalls/vectorbt-backtesting-skillsskillPaste-ready VectorBT + TA-Lib EMA crossover backtest that prints Sharpe, drawdown, and NIFTY benchmark stats without creating project files.
1.1k150
43Brainstorm Experiments ExistingDocs & Planningphuryn/pm-skillsskillPlan cheap, behavior-measuring experiments to test assumptions on an existing product before full feature builds.
1k12.3k
44Brand DesignerFrontend & Designdaffy0208/ai-dev-standardsskillStand up logo, colors, type, and brand guidelines before UI implementation or launch creative.
1k28
45Wireframe PrototypingFrontend & Designaj-geddes/useful-ai-promptsskillStructure unmoderated prototype tests and pick between Figma, Framer, and Adobe XD before you commit to production UI.
1k250
46Claimable PostgresBackend & Dataneondatabase/agent-skillsskillSpin up a throwaway Postgres DATABASE_URL in seconds for demos, agent scripts, or tests without Neon signup or a credit card.
99268
47BlueprintFrontend & Designwordpress/agent-skillsskillSpin up reproducible WordPress Playground demos from JSON blueprints for plugin reviews, client pitches, and contributor onboarding.
9691.6k
48Brightcove Video DownloaderAutomationserpdownloaders/skillsskillBlueprint a Brightcove-embedded video downloader extension—player detection, source resolution, and MP4 export—while the Serp release is still on the waitlist.
9352
49Skillshare DownloaderAutomationserpdownloaders/skillsskillStudy a waitlisted Skillshare class downloader concept—lesson MP4 capture, class queues, and browser-only study backups—before the extension actually ships.
9352
50Livejasmin DownloaderAutomationserpdownloaders/skillsskillTrack or document a planned Chromium browser extension that would one-click record live streams to local MP4 without desktop capture software.
9312
51Logo GeneratorFrontend & Designop7418/logo-generator-skillskillGenerate logo concepts quickly while validating brand direction before committing to full design system work.
9071.1k
52Figma Create New FileFrontend & Designopenai/skillsskillSpin up a blank Figma or FigJam file through the Figma MCP when planning UI or workshops before build.
83321.7k
53Digits Fintech Swiss TemplateFrontend & Designnexu-io/open-designskillGenerate a premium Swiss-grid fintech strategy deck as a single navigable HTML artifact for pitches and data stories.
82361.4k
54Design ConsultationFrontend & Designnexu-io/open-designskillRun a design-system kickoff from zero with creative direction, realistic mockups, and workshop-style brand decisions before you lock frontend implementation.
81861.4k
55Presentation DeckFrontend & Designowl-listener/designer-skillsskillOutline stakeholder updates, design reviews, final showcases, and portfolio case studies with a six-beat story that gets alignment or approval.
8171.5k
56Flutter Animating AppsFrontend & Designnexu-io/open-designskillDiscover and invoke Flutter-team motion patterns when prototyping animated transitions on iOS and Android.
81261.4k
57Web Artifacts BuilderFrontend & Designnexu-io/open-designskillShip rich, embeddable claude.ai HTML artifacts using Anthropic’s React and Tailwind reference workflow instead of one-off markup.
81061.4k
58Login FlowFrontend & Designnexu-io/open-designskillSpin up a mobile-first HTML login screen prototype with SMS, password, and social SSO states before you commit to production auth.
80861.4k
59Agent BrowserTesting & Reviewnexu-io/open-designskillDogfood and QA local Open Design web previews with the agent-browser CLI—navigate, interact, and capture screenshots without ad hoc scripts.
79861.4k
60ImagenAI & Agentsnexu-io/open-designskillGenerate UI mockups, icons, and illustrations via Google Gemini image APIs without leaving your agent workflow.
79161.4k
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