grill-me

Identify hidden risks in plans through Socratic questioning of design assumptions.

Updated Apr 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ebal5/agent-skills --skill grill-me-ebal5
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/ebal5/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ebal5/agent-skills --skill grill-me-ebal5

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams validate complex plans by forcing a rigorous exploration of all decision branches, reducing overlooked risks and misalignment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Socratic-style questioning to uncover assumptions and dependencies
  • Branch-by-branch analysis to map outcomes for designs and plans
  • Structured interactivity with an optional subagent audit when needed

Quick Start

Begin by asking the AI to grill your plan step by step until every path is clearly understood.

Frequently Asked Questions about grill-me

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate a project plan and uncover hidden assumptions?

Stepwise Socratic inquiry works by analyzing multi-branch decision trees branch-by-branch, questioning assumptions at each step to map outcomes and clarify dependencies until shared understanding is reached.

How do I use Socratic questioning to map out a decision tree?

Stepwise Socratic inquiry works by analyzing multi-branch decision trees branch-by-branch, questioning assumptions at each step to map outcomes and clarify dependencies until shared understanding is reached.

What is the best way to grill a design plan for overlooked risks?

The best way to grill a design plan is through structured interactivity that forces rigorous exploration of all decision branches, utilizing optional subagent auditing to surface gaps and ensure alignment.

Can I use this approach for complex multi-branch strategy validation?

Yes, this approach is applicable to projects requiring thorough validation of complex strategy, specifically supporting multi-branch decision trees and dependency clarification to reduce overlooked risks.

When should I not use Socratic questioning for plan validation?

You should avoid Socratic questioning for plan validation when your project lacks complex decision branches or when a rapid, superficial review is sufficient, as the rigorous branch-by-branch analysis requires significant time.