One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SamGalanakis/pilcrow --skill grill-me-samgalanakis
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: grill-me
Source: https://github.com/SamGalanakis/pilcrow/tree/main/.agents/skills/grill-me
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SamGalanakis/pilcrow --skill grill-me-samgalanakis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Plans and designs often contain unaddressed gaps, unclear decision dependencies, and misaligned stakeholder understanding that only surface late in the development process, leading to costly rework and delayed launches.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Systematic Design Interrogation: Walks through every branch of a plan or design decision tree to surface hidden flaws and unstated assumptions.
  • Context-Aware Questioning: Leverages codebase exploration to answer context-dependent questions instead of asking the user for information already available in the project.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill when you have a new software feature design you want to stress-test before development starts, to catch edge cases and alignment issues early without wasting engineering time.

Quick Start

Use the grill-me skill to stress-test your latest feature design plan by answering its targeted questions one at a time to resolve all decision gaps and align your team.

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 software feature design before development starts?

Stress-testing a feature design involves systematically interrogating its decision tree to surface hidden flaws, unstated assumptions, and edge cases early. This process identifies alignment issues before development begins, preventing costly rework.

What is design review interrogation for catching unaddressed gaps in project plans?

Design review interrogation systematically walks through every branch of a plan to resolve unaddressed gaps and unclear decision dependencies. This process corrects misaligned stakeholder understanding before late-stage development.

How do I validate stakeholder alignment for a product roadmap without manual review?

Validate stakeholder alignment by asking targeted questions one at a time and providing recommended answers for each decision point. This accelerates consensus and resolves misaligned understanding across the team.

Can I use codebase exploration to answer context-dependent design questions?

Yes, codebase exploration answers context-dependent design questions automatically instead of requiring the user to manually provide project information. This streamlines the plan validation process.

When should I use a decision tree approach for pre-development design reviews?

Use a decision tree approach for pre-development design reviews when you need to surface hidden flaws and unstated assumptions across complex feature plans. It is effective when stakeholder alignment is critical before coding begins.

What is the best way to resolve unclear decision dependencies in software engineering projects?

The best way to resolve unclear decision dependencies is systematic design interrogation that walks through every branch of a plan. This exposes hidden gaps and accelerates team consensus with recommended answers.