grill-me

Question design decisions iteratively to validate feasibility and surface risks.

40|9|Updated Jan 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/akillness/jeo-skills --skill grill-me-akillness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/akillness/jeo-skills/tree/main/.agent-skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/akillness/jeo-skills --skill grill-me-akillness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Conduct a rigorous vetting process for plans, designs, or architectures by systematically questioning every decision point, tracing interdependencies, and traversing the complete decision tree to surface risks and open questions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured interrogation that asks one question at a time and records rationale.
  • Branch-by-branch traversal of design options with dependency resolution and risk assessment.
  • Clear artifacts: documented decisions, remaining questions, and trade-offs to inform stakeholders.

Quick Start

Trigger a session by stating "grill me" with a design or plan to stress-test, and follow the prompts as the interviewer guides the discussion.

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I stress-test a design or architecture before implementation?

To stress-test an architecture, you can trigger a session by stating "grill me" alongside your design. The system systematically questions every decision point, traversing the complete decision tree to surface risks, open questions, and feasibility constraints.

What is the best way to validate dependencies and edge cases in a plan?

Validating dependencies and edge cases requires branch-by-branch traversal of design options with rigorous scrutiny. This approach iteratively questions decisions one at a time, recording traceable rationale for each choice to assess risks and align with constraints.

Can I use this for architectural reviews and plan validation workflows?

Yes, this process applies directly to architectural reviews, plan validation, and design vetting workflows. It actively drives comprehensive design critique by questioning decisions and dependencies to validate feasibility and alignment with project constraints.

How do I document trade-offs and remaining questions during a design review?

Documenting trade-offs during a design review involves structured interrogation that asks one question at a time and records rationale. This produces clear artifacts including documented decisions, remaining questions, and trade-offs to inform stakeholders.

Does design vetting work without prior knowledge of the decision tree?

Design vetting requires a proposed plan or architecture as input but does not need a pre-defined decision tree. The interviewer guides the discussion stepwise, traversing design options branch-by-branch to resolve dependencies and surface open questions.

Why does systematic questioning help with plan validation and risk assessment?

Systematic questioning helps with plan validation because it enforces disciplined, stepwise scrutiny of every decision point. Tracing interdependencies across the complete decision tree surfaces hidden risks and validates alignment with project constraints.