working-backwards
Apply working backwards methodology to clarify product vision before building.
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What it does
Guides users through the core framework: identify the customer problem, write a mock press release, develop an FAQ, and evaluate three criteria (big idea, strategic fit, viable plan)
Draws on insights from 12 product leaders including Ian McAllister, Bill Carr, and Melanie Perkins on starting with customer problems, defining ideal future states, and escaping incremental thinking
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Installation Guide
How to use working-backwards on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
working-backwards
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches working-backwards from refoundai/lenny-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate working-backwards. Access via /working-backwards in your agent's command palette.
Security Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
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Use Cases
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale