first-principles-skill

🥈Silver

Analyze designs and challenge assumptions using first principles thinking. Operations teams can build solutions from fundamental truths, improving decision-making and problem-solving. Connects to Claude Code for systematic analysis and validation.

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Intermediate30min to implementautomation

Saves ~35 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

git clone https://github.com/awesome-skills/first-principles-skill.git

Works with:

Claude

Overview

About This Skill

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

No install command available. Check the GitHub repository for manual installation instructions.

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/awesome-skills/first-principles-skill

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Analyze the following design for [PRODUCT] using first principles thinking. Break down the problem into fundamental truths and challenge any assumptions. Provide a step-by-step validation process. [PRODUCT] is used in the [INDUSTRY] industry and the current design is based on [ASSUMPTIONS].

Example Output

# First Principles Analysis for [PRODUCT] Design

## Fundamental Truths
- The primary function of [PRODUCT] is to [PRIMARY FUNCTION].
- The [INDUSTRY] industry requires [KEY REQUIREMENTS].
- Current materials used in [PRODUCT] have [MATERIAL PROPERTIES].

## Assumptions to Challenge
- Assumption 1: [ASSUMPTION 1] is necessary for [PRODUCT] to function.
- Assumption 2: [ASSUMPTION 2] is the most efficient way to achieve [GOAL].

## Validation Process
1. **Deconstruct**: Break down [PRODUCT] into its core components: [COMPONENT 1], [COMPONENT 2], [COMPONENT 3].
2. **Reconstruct**: Propose alternative designs based on fundamental truths:
   - Alternative Design 1: [ALTERNATIVE DESIGN 1]
   - Alternative Design 2: [ALTERNATIVE DESIGN 2]
3. **Test**: Validate each design against [KEY REQUIREMENTS] and [MATERIAL PROPERTIES].
4. **Iterate**: Refine designs based on validation results.