| name | metrics-definition-skill |
| description | Define KPIs, events, and reporting views for a project or feature. Use for success metrics, tracking plans, measurement frameworks, or analytics dashboards. |
| category | analytics |
| version | v1.0 |
| inputs | ["project or feature description","business goals"] |
| outputs | ["metrics definition doc","KPI list","event tracking plan"] |
Metrics Definition Skill
Purpose
Define clear, measurable KPIs, tracking events, reporting dimensions, and success criteria so the team can measure and improve performance.
When To Use
Use this skill when the user asks to:
- Define success metrics for a feature or product
- Create a KPI dashboard plan
- Set up event tracking and analytics
- Map business goals to measurable outcomes
- Produce a measurement framework
Inputs
- Project or feature description
- Business goals and success criteria
- Reporting tool in use (e.g., Mixpanel, Amplitude, Datadog, custom)
Workflow
- Clarify business goals and what "success" looks like
- Identify primary KPIs (the 3–5 numbers that matter most)
- Define supporting metrics and dimensions
- Map user actions to trackable events
- Specify reporting views (dashboards, charts, alerts)
- Document the full metrics plan
Output Format
# Metrics Plan: [Feature/Project Name]
## Primary KPIs
| Metric | Definition | Target | Owner |
## Supporting Metrics
## Events
| Event Name | Trigger | Properties |
## Reporting Views
## Measurement Notes
Quality Checklist
References