before-you-build
before-you-build is an product AI skill with a core value of Review product risk before coding by checking demand, alternatives, channels, switching costs, and failure signals. It
helps developers solve real-world problems in the product domain, boosting
efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.
Review product risk before coding by checking demand, alternatives, channels, switching costs, and failure signals.
Quick Facts
mkdir -p ./skills/before-you-build && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/before-you-build/SKILL.md -o ./skills/before-you-build/SKILL.mdRun in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).
Skill Content
Review product risk before coding by checking demand, alternatives, channels, switching costs, and failure signals.
🎯 Best For
- Engineering teams doing code reviews
- Open source maintainers
- UI designers
- Product designers
- Claude users
💡 Use Cases
- Reviewing pull requests for security vulnerabilities
- Checking code style consistency
- Generating component mockups
- Creating design system tokens
📖 How to Use This Skill
- 1
Install the Skill
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.
- 2
Load into Your AI Assistant
Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.
- 3
Apply before-you-build to Your Work
Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.
- 4
Review and Refine
Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does this skill check for OWASP Top 10?
Security-focused review skills often include OWASP checks. Check the skill content for specific vulnerability categories covered.
Does this work with Figma?
Some design skills integrate with Figma plugins. Check the Works With section for supported tools.
How do I install before-you-build?
Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/before-you-build/SKILL.md, ready to use.
Can I customize this skill for my team?
Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Blindly accepting AI suggestions
Always verify AI-generated review comments. Some suggestions may not apply to your specific codebase conventions.
Skipping usability testing
AI-generated designs should be validated with real users before development.
Not reading the full skill
Skills contain important context and edge cases beyond the quick start.