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grill-me

Interviews the user question-by-question to stress-test plans and resolve design decisions.

Updated May 23, 2026
Search Tags:#architecture#decision tree#interview#design validation#plan review#questioning#stress test
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill grill-me-oatse
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation/tree/main/.agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Oatse/CWE-Automation --skill grill-me-oatse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Plans and designs often contain hidden assumptions, unresolved dependencies, and unexplored branches that only surface during implementation. This Skill systematically interrogates every aspect of a plan so gaps and weak decisions are exposed before work begins. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Relentless one-at-a-time questioning: Walks down each branch of the decision tree, asking a single focused question per turn until shared understanding is reached. - Recommended answers: Provides a suggested answer with each question so the user can accept, reject, or refine decisions quickly. - Codebase grounding: Explores the codebase to answer questions itself when the answer exists in the code, avoiding unnecessary back-and-forth. - Use Case: Before starting a major refactor, ask to be grilled on your migration plan so every dependency, edge case, and sequencing decision is resolved upfront. ## Quick Start Say "grill me on my plan to migrate the database schema" and answer each question as it comes.

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 before implementing it?▼

Ask to be grilled on your plan and the Skill will interview you one question at a time, walking each branch of the decision tree. Each question comes with a recommended answer you can accept or challenge until shared understanding is reached.

What is the grill-me skill used for?▼

It is used to pressure-test plans and designs through relentless structured questioning. It resolves dependencies between decisions one by one and explores the codebase directly when a question can be answered from the code.

Does the questioning use information from my codebase?▼

Yes. When a question can be answered by exploring the codebase, the Skill investigates the code itself instead of asking you, keeping the interview focused on decisions only you can make.

When should I not use a plan-grilling interview approach?▼

Avoid it for trivial tasks with no meaningful design decisions, or when you need immediate execution rather than deliberation. The interview adds upfront time in exchange for fewer surprises during implementation.

How many questions are asked at once during the interview?▼

Exactly one question at a time. This keeps each decision isolated and manageable, and every question includes a recommended answer to accelerate resolution.

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