Validate
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@ValidateI have an idea for a remote team communication tool, let's validate it."
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
What it does
Building the wrong thing is a direct route to startup failure. Validate helps you avoid that by structuring the messy process of customer discovery into a repeatable workflow:
Define testable hypotheses: break your idea into specific assumptions
Find the right people: build ideal customer profiles, source contacts
Run discovery calls: AI-generated call guides following Mom Test principles
Capture insights: structured debrief, transcript analysis, bias detection
Synthesize and decide: cross-call pattern analysis, pivot signals, validation scorecards
It runs as an MCP server, so it works inside Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or any MCP-compatible client.
Related MCP server: callout-dev
Architecture
Layer | Tech |
Protocol | Model Context Protocol (stdio + SSE transport) |
Runtime | Node.js / TypeScript |
Database | SQLite via Drizzle ORM (WAL mode, auto-creates tables) |
AI | Claude API for coaching, transcript analysis, and synthesis |
Packaging |
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Deployment | Local (stdio) or remote (Fly.io via SSE) |
Installation
One-click install (recommended)
Download the latest validator.mcpb from Releases, then double-click or drag it into Claude Desktop.
Manual setup
git clone https://github.com/harrykeen/validator.git && cd validator
npm install && npm run buildAdd to your Claude Desktop config (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"validator": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/validator/dist/server.js"],
"env": {
"ANTHROPIC_API_KEY": "sk-...",
"DB_MODE": "sqlite",
"DB_PATH": "~/.validator/data.db"
}
}
}
}Tools
Project & Hypothesis Management
Tool | Description |
| Start validating a new idea — welcome message and coaching questions |
| Create a project record after the initial discussion |
| List all validation projects |
| Full project overview with hypotheses, progress, and metrics |
| Add a testable hypothesis with acceptance criteria |
| Update status or confidence score |
| List hypotheses with confidence scores |
| AI-ranked by importance and testability |
Customer Identification
Tool | Description |
| Define an ideal customer profile |
| AI suggests where to find your target customers |
| Add a potential interviewee |
| List contacts with outreach status |
| Track progress through the pipeline |
| LinkedIn search queries for your ICP |
| Fetch LinkedIn profile details |
Outreach
Tool | Description |
| AI-generated personalised outreach (no pitch, short, specific) |
| View all messages with status |
| Track sends and responses |
| Response rates by channel |
| AI A/B variant generation |
Conversation Coaching
Tool | Description |
| AI discussion guide following Mom Test principles |
| Mom Test principles reference |
| Structured post-call debrief |
| Capture insights tagged to hypotheses |
| AI transcript analysis with bias detection |
Synthesis & Decision
Tool | Description |
| Cross-call pattern analysis |
| Hypothesis evidence summary |
| AI-recommended next actions |
| Pivot indicator analysis |
| Metrics dashboard |
Prompts
Prompt | Description |
| Kick off idea validation |
| Pre-call coaching |
| Post-call insight extraction |
| Weekly synthesis and planning |
| Direction decision analysis |
Development
npm install # install dependencies
npm run build # compile TypeScript
npm run dev # watch mode
npm run lint # check linting
npm run format # auto-fix formatting
npm run test # run test suite
npm run bundle # build .mcpb packageEnvironment variables
Variable | Description | Default |
| Claude API key (required for AI features) | — |
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| SQLite database path |
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| PostgreSQL connection string | — |
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| Port for SSE transport |
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Deployment
Validate can run remotely on Fly.io using SSE transport:
fly launch
fly secrets set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=sk-...
fly volumes create validator_data --size 1
fly deploySee Dockerfile and fly.toml for the production configuration.
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