assess-load
Assess cognitive load across a complete multi-step process and produce a load map. Chains: cognitive-load-assessment, memory-load-reduction, wayfinding-navigation. Use when evaluating a checkout flow, onboarding sequence, application process, or any multi-step journey.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/owl-listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill assess-load- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads assess-load automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Assess Load
Map the cognitive load across a complete multi-step process and identify where users are most likely to struggle, give up, or make errors.
Process
Step 1: Map the Journey
List every step in the process from start to completion. For each step, note: what the user sees, what they must do, and what they must decide.
Step 2: Rate Each Step
Using cognitive-load-assessment, evaluate each step across all six dimensions (decisions, memory, concepts, steps, reading, visual). Record the rating for each.
Step 3: Identify Load Spikes
Plot the load across the journey. Identify:
- Steps where load suddenly increases (load spikes)
- Consecutive steps with medium-or-higher load (sustained load)
- Points where users must remember information from earlier steps (memory bridges)
Step 4: Check Navigation and Memory
Using wayfinding-navigation and memory-load-reduction, verify:
- Can users always get back to a previous step?
- Is progress saved automatically?
- Is key context carried forward between steps?
- Can users see where they are in the overall process?
Step 5: Recommendations
For each load spike or sustained load zone, recommend specific design changes to bring the load rating down.
Output
Deliver a cognitive load map: a step-by-step table showing the load rating at each point in the journey, annotated with:
- Load spikes flagged in red
- Memory bridges highlighted
- Specific reduction recommendations for each issue
- An overall cognitive load score for the process
FAQ
What does the assess-load skill do?
Assess cognitive load across a complete multi-step process and produce a load map. Chains: cognitive-load-assessment, memory-load-reduction, wayfinding-navigation. Use when evaluating a checkout flow, onboarding sequence, application process, or any multi-step journey.
How do I install assess-load?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/owl-listener/inclusive-design-skills --skill assess-load in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/assess-load/ (personal) or .claude/skills/assess-load/ (project).
Which AI agents can use assess-load?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is assess-load safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains assess-load?
It is published by owl-listener in owl-listener/inclusive-design-skills. It has 75 recorded installs.
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