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.
TypeDescription
1Sleek Design Mobile AppsFrontend & DesignskillDesign mobile app screens and manage Sleek projects via REST API using natural-language prompts and screenshots.182k422
2PrototypeDocs & PlanningskillBuild a small terminal prototype to manually drive state transitions and verify business logic and edge cases before implementing production code.140k121k
3BrandkitFrontend & DesignskillGenerate presentation-ready brand-guideline boards, logo systems, and identity decks as single premium composite images.66k37.9k
4Imagegen Frontend MobileAI & AgentsskillGenerate premium, readable mobile app screen and flow images (onboarding, dashboards, fintech, etc.) inside phone mockups—images only, no code.63.5k37.9k
5Enhance PromptFrontend & DesignskillTurn 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 & DataskillMap 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 & DataskillBootstrap a conservative conda-first environment and document checkpoint, dataset, and cache assumptions before reproducing a research README target.32.3k412
8Explore RunBackend & DataskillRun 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 & 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 & DesignskillDocument 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 & DataskillPrototype and stress-test trading strategies with event-driven backtests before risking real capital.11.2k36.5k
12Penpot Uiux DesignFrontend & DesignskillCreate and refine web, mobile, or desktop UI in Penpot via penpot-mcp tools, design systems, and accessibility patterns.10.7k34.6k
13Ai Paper ReproductionAI & AgentsskillRun a README-first, minimal-trustworthy reproduction of an AI paper repo with auditable `repro_outputs/` and conservative patching.9.1k412
14Ppt VisualDocs & PlanningskillInstall 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 & DataskillRun 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 & AgentsskillPlan ads, music videos, or short films with shot vocabulary, continuity rules, and AI-generated storyboard panels via belt/inference.sh.6.3k512
17Gmgn CookingBackend & DataskillLaunch 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 & PlanningskillTurn scanned visa support documents from images into bilingual English PDFs suitable for embassy packets without manual typing.4.4k210k
19Solve ChallengeSecurityskillInstall 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 & AgentsskillRun 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 & DesignskillRun a structured Nielsen-style heuristic audit on any screen or flow before you ship or iterate on UX debt.3.3k1.2k
22Mobile DesignFrontend & DesignskillChoose mobile stack and architecture—Expo vs Flutter vs native—using decision trees before you commit to a build path.2.7k40.1k
23Ljg PresentFrontend & DesignskillTurn an existing orgmode or Markdown outline into a single-file, slogan-style HTML presentation without rewriting the source text.2.3k5.5k
24Design CritiqueFrontend & DesignskillGet structured, multi-dimension design critique on Figma links, screenshots, or descriptions before you ship confusing UI.2.2k19.6k
25Design SprintDocs & PlanningskillRun 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 & AgentsskillTurn 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 & AgentsskillInside 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 & AgentsskillCoach non-engineers and solo builders through AI-assisted prototyping so ideas become working software via natural language instead of manual coding alone.2k1k
29BacktestBackend & DataskillGenerate 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 & DesignskillTurn vague product ideas into clearer layouts, flows, and UI decisions before or while you implement the front end.1.7k12
31SendcutsendFrontend & DesignskillCheck 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 & DesignskillRun 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 & DataskillConfigure 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 & DataskillBacktest Indian ETF or equity allocations with VectorBT, OpenAlgo data, delivery-fee modeling, and benchmark comparisons before you commit capital.1.5k150
35Usability TestingDocs & PlanningskillPlan 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 ToolsskillSpin up disposable WordPress instances in the browser or via CLI to test plugins and themes without a local LAMP stack.1.4k1.6k
37FinlabBackend & DataskillSimulate Taiwan equity strategies with FinLab `backtest.sim` before risking real capital.1.3k373
38OptimizeBackend & DataskillGenerate 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 & AgentsskillGenerate 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 & DataskillGenerate a Python script that backtests several strategies on one symbol and prints a side-by-side stats table.1.1k150
41Pol ProbeDocs & PlanningskillStructure fast, disposable hypothesis probes with explicit pass/fail criteria before you spend weeks building the wrong UI or backend feature.1.1k5k
42Quick StatsBackend & DataskillPaste-ready VectorBT + TA-Lib EMA crossover backtest that prints Sharpe, drawdown, and NIFTY benchmark stats without creating project files.1.1k150
43Brainstorm Experiments ExistingDocs & PlanningskillPlan cheap, behavior-measuring experiments to test assumptions on an existing product before full feature builds.1k12.3k
44Brand DesignerFrontend & DesignskillStand up logo, colors, type, and brand guidelines before UI implementation or launch creative.1k28
45Wireframe PrototypingFrontend & DesignskillStructure unmoderated prototype tests and pick between Figma, Framer, and Adobe XD before you commit to production UI.1k250
46Claimable PostgresBackend & DataskillSpin up a throwaway Postgres DATABASE_URL in seconds for demos, agent scripts, or tests without Neon signup or a credit card.99268
47BlueprintFrontend & DesignskillSpin up reproducible WordPress Playground demos from JSON blueprints for plugin reviews, client pitches, and contributor onboarding.9691.6k
48Brightcove Video DownloaderAutomationskillBlueprint a Brightcove-embedded video downloader extension—player detection, source resolution, and MP4 export—while the Serp release is still on the waitlist.9352
49Skillshare DownloaderAutomationskillStudy a waitlisted Skillshare class downloader concept—lesson MP4 capture, class queues, and browser-only study backups—before the extension actually ships.9352
50Livejasmin DownloaderAutomationskillTrack or document a planned Chromium browser extension that would one-click record live streams to local MP4 without desktop capture software.9312
51Logo GeneratorFrontend & DesignskillGenerate logo concepts quickly while validating brand direction before committing to full design system work.9071.1k
52Figma Create New FileFrontend & DesignskillSpin up a blank Figma or FigJam file through the Figma MCP when planning UI or workshops before build.83321.7k
53Digits Fintech Swiss TemplateFrontend & DesignskillGenerate a premium Swiss-grid fintech strategy deck as a single navigable HTML artifact for pitches and data stories.82361.4k
54Design ConsultationFrontend & 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 & DesignskillOutline 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 & DesignskillDiscover and invoke Flutter-team motion patterns when prototyping animated transitions on iOS and Android.81261.4k
57Web Artifacts BuilderFrontend & DesignskillShip rich, embeddable claude.ai HTML artifacts using Anthropic’s React and Tailwind reference workflow instead of one-off markup.81061.4k
58Login FlowFrontend & 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 & ReviewskillDogfood and QA local Open Design web previews with the agent-browser CLI—navigate, interact, and capture screenshots without ad hoc scripts.79861.4k
60ImagenAI & AgentsskillGenerate UI mockups, icons, and illustrations via Google Gemini image APIs without leaving your agent workflow.79161.4k
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