Prototype Workflow

Structured path from idea → working MVP. Most side projects die in "where do I even start" — this is the scaffolding. Discard it once momentum exists.

Boundary: use ideation when the user wants to think, compare, stress-test, or write planning artifacts. Use this skill when they want to build.

Ask — Calibrate seriousness

Ask first. The answer changes everything.

"Is this a quick side project or something you want to take seriously?"

• Side project / weekend hack: skip formality, move fast, architecture is a one-liner, deployment is optional for now.
• Serious startup / real product: run all phases with full depth.

Cut — Define the smallest usable v1

3 questions max. Don't proceed until all 3 have clear answers.