grill-me

Interrogate a plan through sequential questions on assumptions and dependencies.

Updated Jul 2, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill grill-me-janpeterd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/janpeterd/dotfiles --skill grill-me-janpeterd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you clarify and de-risk a plan or design by forcing explicit tradeoffs, assumptions, and dependencies until you reach shared understanding.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Relentless design interrogation: asks follow-up questions one at a time to drive toward a precise, aligned decision.
  • Decision-tree walkthrough: resolves branches of the design until dependencies between decisions are handled in order.
  • Codebase-aware answers: when possible, it explores the codebase to ground recommendations in actual implementation details.

Quick Start

Tell the AI: "Grill me on my plan for [describe your plan] until we reach a shared 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 validate assumptions and resolve dependencies?

Design review via structured interrogation clarifies requirements by asking follow-up questions one at a time. It forces explicit tradeoffs and aligns stakeholders until a precise, de-risked design decision is reached.

What is the best way to align stakeholders on requirements during product planning?

Codebase analysis grounds design recommendations by exploring actual implementation details when possible. This validates whether the plan fits the existing technical constraints and dependencies during the review.

Can I use a structured interview to clarify requirements and elicit design tradeoffs?

Decision tree walkthroughs resolve design branches by handling dependencies between decisions in order. This sequential resolution prevents planning conflicts and ensures all options are validated before final alignment.

How do I validate a design under uncertainty before finalizing the plan?

Requirements elicitation fits scenarios needing design validation under uncertainty by driving structured interviews. It asks questions one at a time to explore options and resolve dependencies sequentially for precise planning.