grill-me

Guide structured questioning of plans to reveal assumptions and risks.

Updated Apr 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cursor-js/cursor.js --skill grill-me-cursor-js
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/cursor-js/cursor.js/tree/main/.agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cursor-js/cursor.js --skill grill-me-cursor-js

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

It helps users thoroughly explore and validate their plans or designs through targeted, structured questions until key assumptions and tradeoffs are clarified.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Focused Inquiry: Asks precise questions in a specified format to surfacing underlying assumptions.
  • Stress Testing Ideas: Guides users to identify potential weaknesses or gaps in their plans.
  • Use Case: Ideal for team discussions or personal planning where deep understanding is necessary by systematically questioning an idea.

Quick Start

Use the grill-me skill to simulate a series of plan review questions with the user.

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 plan to surface hidden assumptions and risks?

Plan validation through structured, repeated questioning reveals underlying assumptions, tradeoffs, and risks by guiding a focused inquiry process. It applies a fixed format of exactly 15 questions to systematically expose potential weaknesses in your design or decision.

What is the best way to conduct a design review that identifies tradeoffs?

A design review using targeted questioning identifies tradeoffs by repeatedly probing your plan's logic. This method ensures thorough exploration of your decision-making process, summarizing findings and prompting next steps after a specified 15-question sequence.

Can I use structured questioning for personal planning and team discussions?

Structured questioning works for both personal planning and team discussions where deep understanding is necessary. It systematically questions an idea to stress test assumptions, making it ideal for collaborative or individual decision-making processes.

How does assumption testing work during decision analysis?

Assumption testing during decision analysis works by applying precise, targeted questions to your plan. This focused inquiry surfaces underlying assumptions and guides you to identify potential gaps or weaknesses before finalizing a decision.

Are there limitations to using a fixed question format for plan validation?

The limitation of this plan validation approach is its strict fixed question format, which generates exactly 15 questions. This rigid structure ensures comprehensive coverage but may not allow deviation for highly specific or unusual edge cases.