Does this skill help distinguish between products and capabilities?

Yes, the skill includes specific validation rules to ensure you are mapping underlying capabilities (the 'what') rather than being biased toward specific product solutions (the 'how').

What is a value chain map?

A value chain map is a visual representation of the components and dependencies required to satisfy a specific user need, organized vertically by their visibility to the end user.

How does this skill help with Wardley Mapping?

It automates the essential first steps of Wardley Mapping: identifying the anchor, decomposing capabilities, and mapping dependencies before positioning them on the evolution axis.

Can I use this for complex software architectures?

Absolutely. It is designed to handle branching and platform-based chains, making it ideal for mapping SaaS platforms, e-commerce systems, and cloud infrastructure.

What is an 'anchor' in this context?

An anchor is the specific, high-level user need that justifies the existence of the value chain. It serves as the starting point from which all other components are derived.

Wardley Value Chain Mapping

Name: Wardley Value Chain Mapping
Author: melodic-software

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生産性とワークフロー

Maps value chains from user needs to technical components to build a strategic foundation for Wardley Maps.

概要

The Value Chain Mapping skill enables Claude to systematically decompose user needs into visible and invisible dependencies, providing a structured framework for strategic planning and system design. By identifying anchors, establishing dependency types (Requires, Uses, Enables), and assessing visibility, this skill helps teams visualize the internal architecture of their products and services as a prerequisite for full Wardley Mapping analysis. It ensures a documentation-first approach to strategy, preventing solution bias and focusing on core user capabilities.

主な機能

Validation checklists to prevent solution bias and activity confusion
Systematic user need (anchor) identification and validation
Recursive component decomposition from user-facing to commodity level
Dependency mapping with visibility-based vertical positioning
Standardized value chain documentation templates and ASCII diagrams
12 GitHub stars

ユースケース

Building the initial structure for a strategic Wardley Map
Analyzing complex system architectures to identify critical path dependencies
Communicating product value flow to stakeholders through standardized documentation

概要

主な機能

Validation checklists to prevent solution bias and activity confusion
Systematic user need (anchor) identification and validation
Recursive component decomposition from user-facing to commodity level
Dependency mapping with visibility-based vertical positioning
Standardized value chain documentation templates and ASCII diagrams
12 GitHub stars

ユースケース

Building the initial structure for a strategic Wardley Map
Analyzing complex system architectures to identify critical path dependencies
Communicating product value flow to stakeholders through standardized documentation