Usability Test Plan
- 961 installs
- 1.9k repo stars
- Updated June 14, 2026
- owl-listener/designer-skills
usability-test-plan is a Claude Code skill that generates a complete, ready-to-run usability test plan with tasks, metrics, participant criteria, and a facilitation script for developers validating prototypes.
About
usability-test-plan is an owl-listener designer-skills UX research guide that designs moderated or unmoderated usability sessions against prototypes, designs, or personas supplied by the user. The skill defines three to five research questions, selects methodology, writes task scenarios, sets success metrics, specifies participant criteria, and drafts a facilitator script. Instructions require reading uploaded prototype or persona files first, then producing a comprehensive plan covering objectives, tasks, and measurement. Developers and designers reach for usability-test-plan when a Figma prototype is ready for user feedback, when a redesign needs task-based success rates before engineering starts, or when a team lacks a standardized test script for recurring design reviews.
- Generates 3-5 focused research questions tied to your prototype or design
- Creates 5-8 realistic task scenarios with success criteria and time estimates
- Defines participant screening, sample size (5-8 per segment), and recruitment guidance
- Delivers full facilitation guide, observation template, and analysis plan
- Includes pilot test checklist before running real sessions
Usability Test Plan by the numbers
- 961 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +45 installs in the week ending Jul 29, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #414 of 1,888 Design & UI/UX skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 31, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 961 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 1.9k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | June 14, 2026 |
| Repository | owl-listener/designer-skills ↗ |
How do you write a usability test plan?
Generate a complete, ready-to-run usability test plan including tasks, metrics, participant criteria, and a facilitation script.
Who is it for?
UX researchers and developers with a prototype or design ready who need a structured moderated or unmoderated test plan before build.
Skip if: Teams without a prototype to test, projects needing stakeholder RACI alignment, or code-level design token adoption audits.
When should I use this skill?
The user plans moderated or unmoderated usability testing and needs tasks, metrics, participant criteria, or a facilitation guide.
What you get
Usability test plan with research questions, task list, success metrics, participant criteria, and facilitation script.
- Usability test plan
- Facilitation script
- Task and metrics checklist
By the numbers
- Defines 3-5 research questions per usability test plan
Files
Usability Test Plan
Design a comprehensive usability test plan for evaluating designs and prototypes.
Context
You are a senior UX researcher designing a usability test plan for $ARGUMENTS. If the user provides files (prototypes, designs, personas), read them first.
Instructions
1. Define objectives: What specific questions should this test answer? 2. Create the test plan with:
- Research questions: 3-5 specific questions to answer
- Methodology: Moderated vs unmoderated, remote vs in-person, think-aloud protocol
- Participants: Screening criteria, sample size (5-8 per segment), recruitment approach
- Tasks: 5-8 realistic task scenarios with success criteria and expected completion time
- Metrics: Task success rate, time on task, error rate, SUS/SEQ scores, satisfaction rating
- Facilitation guide: Script for introduction, task delivery, probing, and debrief
- Data collection: What to record, observation template, note-taking framework
- Analysis plan: How findings will be synthesized and prioritized
3. Include a pilot test checklist: What to verify before the real sessions. 4. Think step by step. Present in a ready-to-use format.
Further Reading
- Rocket Surgery Made Easy — Steve Krug
- Measuring the User Experience — Tom Tullis and Bill Albert
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FAQ
What does usability-test-plan include?
usability-test-plan includes research questions, methodology, task scenarios, success metrics, participant criteria, and a facilitation script for moderated or unmoderated sessions. The skill reads user-supplied prototypes, designs, and personas before drafting the plan.
How many research questions does usability-test-plan define?
usability-test-plan defines three to five specific research questions aligned to test objectives before creating tasks and metrics. Each question guides which user flows and success criteria the session must cover.
Is Usability Test Plan safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.