growth-loops
Use when asked to "growth loops", "build a growth engine", "design a viral loop", "create a content loop", "move beyond paid acquisition", or "why isn't growth compounding". Helps design self-reinforcing growth systems where output becomes input. The Growth Loops framework (from Brian Balfour / Reforge and Elena Verna) shifts thinking from linear funnels to compounding loops.
Best use case
growth-loops is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use when asked to "growth loops", "build a growth engine", "design a viral loop", "create a content loop", "move beyond paid acquisition", or "why isn't growth compounding". Helps design self-reinforcing growth systems where output becomes input. The Growth Loops framework (from Brian Balfour / Reforge and Elena Verna) shifts thinking from linear funnels to compounding loops.
Teams using growth-loops should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/growth-loops/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How growth-loops Compares
| Feature / Agent | growth-loops | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use when asked to "growth loops", "build a growth engine", "design a viral loop", "create a content loop", "move beyond paid acquisition", or "why isn't growth compounding". Helps design self-reinforcing growth systems where output becomes input. The Growth Loops framework (from Brian Balfour / Reforge and Elena Verna) shifts thinking from linear funnels to compounding loops.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
Related Guides
SKILL.md Source
# Growth Loops ## What It Is Growth Loops is a framework for building sustainable, compounding growth. The core insight: **the best growth systems are loops, not funnels — where the output of one cycle becomes the input for the next.** Traditional growth thinking focuses on funnels: acquire users at the top, optimize conversion through stages, and measure output at the bottom. But funnels are linear. You pour effort in, you get results out, and then you start over. Loops are different: each cycle generates the fuel for the next cycle. The key shift: Move from asking "How do we get more users?" to asking "How does each user we acquire generate more users?" ## When to Use It Use Growth Loops when you need to: - **Design your core growth engine** before or after product-market fit - **Move beyond paid acquisition** to more sustainable growth - **Understand why growth isn't compounding** despite acquisition efforts - **Build virality, content, or sales loops** into your product - **Evaluate distribution strategies** for a new product or feature - **Diagnose why your "growth team" isn't producing results** - **Plan how to capitalize on new distribution platforms** (like ChatGPT) ## When Not to Use It - You haven't validated that anyone wants your product (find PMF first) - You're optimizing micro-conversions without a growth model - You're looking for "growth hacks" rather than systematic growth - Your product has no natural mechanism for users to generate more users ## Resources **Reforge Programs:** - Growth Series — the comprehensive deep dive - Product-Led Growth course — PLG and PLS specifics **Key Thinkers:** - Brian Balfour (Reforge) — loops framework, platform cycles - Elena Verna — product-led sales, PQA, B2B growth - Casey Winters — kindle vs. fire strategies
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