grill-me

Interview users one question at a time to validate design decisions.

Updated Apr 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dgowrie/claude-workflows --skill grill-me-dgowrie
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/dgowrie/claude-workflows/tree/main/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dgowrie/claude-workflows --skill grill-me-dgowrie

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Interview the user relentlessly about every aspect of a plan or design until reaching a shared understanding, ensuring no branch is left unexplored.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, iterative questioning to tease out assumptions and dependencies.
  • Branch-by-branch validation of design decisions to surface conflicts early.
  • Works across early product planning, system design reviews, and stakeholder alignment.

Quick Start

Ask one question at a time and follow each branch of the plan to ensure mutual understanding.

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 product plan to find hidden assumptions?

Validate a design decision tree through an interactive interview that asks questions one-by-one, branching on each choice to surface conflicts and ensure mutual understanding across early planning stages.

What is the best way to clarify system architecture decisions before implementation?

The best way to clarify system architecture decisions is through iterative questioning that relentlessly probes every aspect of your design, exploring related material to reach a shared understanding before implementation.

Can I use an interactive interview to align stakeholders on a design review?

Yes, you can use an interactive interview for design reviews to align stakeholders by walking through each branch of a plan one question at a time, validating decisions and exposing conflicts early.

Does this questioning loop work for early product planning and decision-tree validation?

Yes, this questioning loop works for early product planning and decision-tree validation by applying structured, iterative questioning to tease out assumptions and dependencies across product or system architecture contexts.

How do I ensure no branch of my design is left unexplored during a review?

Ensure no branch is left unexplored by conducting a relentless interview that follows each branch of your plan or design, prompting questions one-by-one until reaching a shared understanding.