---
title: "prototype"
description: "Quickly scaffold a working prototype with minimal viable structure to validate an idea."
type: skill
canonical_url: https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/prototype
source: "Claudary"
difficulty: intermediate
author: "Claude Code Knowledge Pack"
date: 2026-07-10T11:37:12.383Z
license: CC-BY-4.0
attribution: "prototype — Claudary (https://claudary.paisolsolutions.com/skills/prototype)"
---

# prototype
Quickly scaffold a working prototype with minimal viable structure to validate an idea.

## Overview

Quickly scaffold a working prototype with minimal viable structure to validate an idea.

## Steps


1. Gather the prototype requirements:
2. Choose the minimal tech stack:
3. Scaffold the project structure:
4. Implement the happy path only:
5. Add just enough UI/output to demonstrate the feature.
6. Document how to run the prototype in a single command.
7. List what would need to change for production readiness.

## Format


```
Prototype: <name>
Core Feature: <what it demonstrates>
Run: <single command to start>
Files Created: <list>
```


## Rules

- Prioritize speed over code quality; this is a throwaway.
- The prototype must run with a single command.
- Never spend time on error handling or edge cases.

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