What is Wardley Mapping?

Wardley Mapping is a strategic framework that maps components of a value chain against their stage of evolution (Genesis, Custom, Product, Commodity) to understand the landscape of a business or technology.

Can I use this for software architecture?

Yes, it is highly effective for mapping technical stacks, helping you see which parts of your architecture are unique value-adds and which are utility-level infrastructure.

How does this skill help with build vs. buy decisions?

The skill analyzes where a component sits on the evolution axis; it recommends building components that are custom or in genesis (differentiators) and buying or outsourcing those that have become products or commodities.

Who is the Wardley Mapping skill designed for?

It is designed for developers, architects, and product leaders who need to justify technical decisions or plan long-term product strategy within Claude Code.

Wardley Strategic Mapping

Name: Wardley Strategic Mapping
Author: neurofoo

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生産性とワークフロー

Performs Wardley Mapping strategic analysis to visualize value chains and guide technology investment decisions.

This skill empowers Claude to act as a strategic consultant by applying the principles of Wardley Mapping to your projects. It helps teams visualize the value chain of a product or service, plotting components against their evolution stage—from genesis to commodity. By identifying where components sit in terms of visibility and maturity, the skill provides actionable insights for architectural planning, identifying 'build vs. buy' opportunities, and anticipating market shifts or competitive inertia. It is an essential tool for CTOs, architects, and product managers who need to align technical implementation with business strategy.

主な機能

01Visual ASCII map generation showing the strategic landscape

02Structured build vs. buy recommendations based on component maturity

03Automated value chain identification based on specific user needs

04Evolution stage assessment for technical and business components

05Movement and inertia analysis to predict competitive dynamics

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ユースケース

01Evaluating whether to build a custom internal tool or purchase a SaaS solution

02Visualizing a complex technical architecture to identify strategic differentiators

03Analyzing a product roadmap to find areas at risk of commoditization

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add neurofoo/agent-skills wardley

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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